Denial keeps us locked into the behaviour we are trying to change by convincing us that what we’re doing is not that bad, necessary on some level or will change. All these assumptions are wrong. This post poses the questions you need to ask yourself to navigate your way out of denial. Only then is recovery possible.
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Rivotril is the commercial name for Clonazepam which is a benzodiazepine based medication. Rivotril is commonly sold as Clonam and Klonopin in South Africa as a prescribed drug often used as a treatment for many seizures, panic disorder, neuralgia related conditions. Facts on seizures, panic disorder, neuralgia medications Rivotril is prescribed as a schedule 5…
Breaking Free From The Effects Of Porn Addictions While most people do not see porn as an “addiction” the escalation of the behaviour has a very real potential to cause you physical, mental, social, or financial harm. Unfortunately, the behaviour can and does escalate and these escalations can have catastrophic side effects to relationships and…
Stress is the mind’s way of warning us about an existing danger or potential harm. It stimulates us to take remedial or precautionary action. It is not as severe as anxiety but it can lead to anxiety if we do not have the skills to keep it under control. Chronic stress is a response to emotional pressure…
5 Steps for Dealing with Depression If depression is left untreated, sufferers may latch onto a range of self-destructive behaviour patterns that can negatively affect their lives and the lives of those around them. From the outset, it is important to realise that depression is not a sign of personal weakness and can affect anyone…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex subject, especially since trauma and stress are personal experiences. PTSD is closely linked to coping mechanisms and our ability to process, contain and release negative feelings and emotions in a positive manner. Many people who have experienced trauma in their formative years have not learnt to adapt…
17 Characteristics That May Indicate That You Are Now an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. The term “Adult Children of Alcoholics” (also known as ACoA or ACA) refers to individuals, usually over 18 years old, who grew up with at least one parent whose severe, repetitive alcohol use disorder disrupted their lives and emotionally influenced…