by Jodie Stevens | Aug 2, 2022 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
Many people who suffer from an addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. The DSM-5 uses the term substance use disorder to describe anyone who’s use of drugs or alcohol causes significant life problems as well as continued use despise decreased...
by Jodie Stevens | May 5, 2022 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope, Psychology and Personal Growth |
Believe it or not, most people are trying to make their lives better when they start using drugs or alcohol. For instance, someone might snort cocaine or stimulants to make more sales at work or feel invincible around people. This may meet a person’s social or...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 4, 2022 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction |
The memory of my brother that morning is burned in my mind even though it’s been 20 years since addiction took his life in 2015. He was white as a ghost when he showed up at my apartment as I was getting ready to take him to a recovery center. “Are you ok?” I asked as...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 11, 2022 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope, Psychology and Personal Growth |
January means millions of us are working toward getting organized, paying down debt or losing 30 pounds. Unfortunately, by March most of us will have had several setbacks if we haven’t thrown in the towel altogether. We don’t normally see these impediments...
by Jodie Stevens | Dec 7, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Psychology and Personal Growth |
The causes of addiction can be complex. However, many begin very early in our development, stemming from a lack of healthy bonding to our caregiver. When we experience healthy bonding or attachment, we come to see the world as a safe place. A place where we can be who...
by Jodie Stevens | Oct 5, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Psychology and Personal Growth |
The false self is something we create in early childhood to get our attachment needs met. This false-self becomes a defense mechanism to guard against rejection, disapproval, triggers, hurts, and wounds that began during the early phases of our development. If our...
