Mindfulness Techniques to Help With Addiction
Many people grow up with underlying pain, fear, or shame that becomes a looming influence in their lives. This can lead people to self-soothe. In turn, people may use drugs…
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‘Negative Urgency’ Leads to Impulsiveness, Substance Abuse
…include frustration, guilt, anger, shame, disgust, sadness and anxiousness. Negative Emotions, Urgency and Impulsivity Those affected by negative emotionality also sometimes develop a related personality trait called negative urgency, the…
Preventing Heroin Overdose
…Shame or fear of judgment drives them to hide their heroin use from family and friends. They just want or feel the need to use when there happens to be…
Don’t Miss the Warning Signs of Drug Addiction in Your Loved One
…physical abuse or emotional trauma. Drugs are often used to numb the persistent pain and shame. Peers who use drugs. What to Do If You’re Concerned About a Loved One…
How To Get Someone Into Rehab
…due to shame, reassure them of the rehab’s confidentiality policy. By keeping their addiction treatment a private matter, you can help an addicted loved one feel more at ease about…
How to Have a Sober Celebration on Independence Day
…There’s no shame in asking for support, and it’s better to get help than to relapse. Find Support for Sober Holidays at Promises Behavioral Health Holidays can be tough for…
Ways to Celebrate PTSD Awareness Month
…it, obsessive behaviors Nightmares, upsetting dreams Avoiding people, places, or activities related to the event Feeling hopeless about the future Overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame Depression Difficulty maintaining relationships…
How to Support Someone Suffering from PTSD
…It’s not unusual for people suffering from PTSD to withdraw from those who love them. Guilt and shame are common symptoms of PTSD. The person may feel they are a…
Are Men More Prone to Addiction Issues?
…strong or protective of others Concentration on issues of fatherhood Learning to bond with other men without drugs or alcohol Less embarrassment or shame over sensitive topics Not all men’s…
Episode 121 | Tox Josh
…the tremendously difficult task of trying to overcome shame. Joshua Davis, BSN, RN, is the founder and creative master-mind behind ToxJosh Studios. Josh’s vision for ToxJosh studios started when he…