Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
The pronounced toll of developmental trauma Research has shown that childhood trauma is associated with more severe degrees of psychopathology than with trauma encountered in adulthood. It also indicates that childhood abuse creates a stronger current for drawing victims into the maelstrom of long-term post-traumatic stress disorder. In studies, specific responses were wider ranging and…
This article is aimed at a broad INTERNET audience and is not a substitute for personal advice from a medical doctor or addiction counsellor. Disrupting chronic alcohol or drug usage without professional detoxification and emotion-management is a strenuous, risky and potentially fatal undertaking. If you are determined to attempt home detox or addiction recovery on…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action There are six pillars…
Regardless of the drug of choice, people who suffer from substance abuse disorders often deny the problem or try to manipulate their way out of getting help and going to rehab. Going to a rehabilitation centre implies admitting that professional help is needed and this can be a very stressful and trying time for the…
“Man’s task is to become conscious of the contents that press upward from the unconscious.” ― Carl Jung Even as I write this I like many South Africans am detoxing from nicotine. Lockdown in South Africa was rolled out through a barrage of legal decisions that were put into effect and enforced by both military…
Myth: Overcoming addiction is a simple matter of willpower. Fact: Acute abuse results in powerful cravings and withdrawals. There may also be deep-seated emotions and unresolved traumatic experiences which serve as causal factors for addiction. People struggling with substance use disorders have to be prepared to handle real-life situations long after treatment. These combined factors are…