Addiction is a lifelong struggle; one that the can be experienced with or without sobriety and recovery. Without sobriety, it can be and very often is fatal; directly or indirectly. Addiction is very powerful and should not be underestimated. There are many types of addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, and gambling. There are also many […]
Vallarta Tribune Nov 19-26, 2006, issue # 502, pg 26 Many people realize that they have a problem somehow related to addiction whether they grew up in an alcoholic or abusive home and now have problems with relationships or have developed an addiction. The problems manifest themselves differently in various members of the family. Your […]
PV Mirror, Apr 30-May 6, 2011, issue #133 People always ask how they can decide what to do when they don’t like the options they have to chose from; when neither are attractive. We all need to decide what we’d rather do or feel, or endure, or tolerate. Which thing should we resolve and which should we allow […]
Vallarta Tribune, Jun 18-24, 2006, issue # 40, pg 17 Many of you may have friends and family who have asked “what are you waiting for?!” It seems obvious and unbelievable to them; the ones on the outside looking in, that your situation is ridiculous, that it has hit the most extreme degrees possible, and they are […]
PV MIrror, Mar 25-Apr 1, 2011, issue # 128, pg 19 Last week’s article described many characteristics of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BP). This week I am focusing on how their behavior affects the people who are or have been involved with them. Do you feel controlled? Borderline’s need to feel in control of others […]
PV MIrror, Mar 19-25, 2011, issue # 127, pg 21 Is someone you love a “Borderline”? Did you grow up with a “Borderline” Parent? Is your partner a “Borderline”? Are you “Borderline”? What is a “Borderline”? The diagnostic name is “Borderline Personality Disorder”. There is a specific list of DSM-IV (mental health diagnostic manual)diagnostic criteria. […]
Vallarta Tribune, Jun 18-24, 2006, issue # 40, pg 17 Many of you may have friends and family who have asked “what are you waiting for?!” It seems obvious and unbelievable to them; the ones on the outside looking in, that your situation is ridiculous, that it has hit the most extreme degrees possible, and they are […]
Vallarta Tribune, Jan 22-28, 2006, issue # 459, pg 18 Someone suffering with addiction may or may not realize they have a problem or may not realize the severity of the illness, because it has become so normalized; such a part of their life. People have varying intensities of addiction, depending on how far it […]
PV Mirror, Apr 30-May 6, 2011, issue #133 People always ask how they can decide what to do when they don’t like the options they have to chose from; when neither are attractive. We all need to decide what we’d rather do or feel, or endure, or tolerate. Which thing should we resolve and which should we allow […]
Vallarta Tribune, Mar 26-Apr 1, 2006, issue # 468, pg 20 We are all a product of our environment, particularly our home environment. Our family determines a great deal of our psychological and emotional development influencing the person we become and the “baggage we carry” into adulthood. Today, let’s consider the alcoholic/addict family and its […]
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