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A day in life of sober living in Hilton Head, SC
Sober living on Hilton Head Island SC offers many different benefits for those who are in recovery. The program is tailored to each individual's needs and can be completed in as little as a day. It can be an ideal place to begin the recovery process. Sober living on Hilton Head offers a safe, nurturing environment where addiction treatment professionals can guide and support addicts. A day in the life of a Sober Home is often a good way to begin this journey.
By Rod Shaba4 years ago in Psyche
Polar Opposition
At the extremes: Stoic -vs-Epicurean Epicurean: One should enjoy life to its fullest by savouring each experience. Stoic: It is good to be happy, but you lose the habit of accentuating each mild pleasure when you pursue only the epitome of pleasure. Old age will come and leave a hollow want, where the statement that you must have been great is only a bitterness. It is better to habituate satisfaction with the moment, letting the cherry on top come as a passing fruit bound to fade.
By Warren Peidl4 years ago in Psyche
Rest Must Be An Act of Defiance. Top Story - January 2022.
I'm usually thinking of sleep as something I've got to schedule for, then plan two contingency plans for. 'If I have work at 12:30, I'll need to be out by 11:30, so if I wanna get some time to myself before work I should wake up by 9:30 but if I want to just sleep I'll need to wake up by 10:30- 10:45 at the latest . . .'
By Delise Fantome4 years ago in Psyche
Big Decision? Why You Should Always Sleep On It Before Acting
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”- Irish Proverb Typically the advice to ‘Sleep On It’ it is given when somebody is working themselves up over a decision. The suggestion is offered in the hopes that it will cause the person to take a breath, detach from the situation and approach finalising the decision from a calmer place.
By Zachary Phillips4 years ago in Psyche
The Comfort of Drowning
Have you ever experienced drowning? I'm not necessarily alluding to water being involved.. although there are certainly parallels. The drowning that I have experienced on too many occasions to count is one of the metaphysical variety. Some people call it anxiety, some people call it panic attacks, some people call it a disorder of the mind. I call it drowning.
By Jaime4 years ago in Psyche
Another year with COVID: Are You Learning to Accept and Live With It?
First it was COVID (the common name) and then it was SARS-2. The next variant of COVID was Delta. Now we have Omicron. The time span has been two full years, and globally, we are all learning to live with it, but are you accepting it?
By Nancy B4 years ago in Psyche
CONTRIBUTIONS OF GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY
CONTRIBUTIONS OF GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY Gestalt psychology thinks as our minds as a whole and not as elements. Gestalt psychology had started by Max Wertheimer. He came up with the concept of Phi phenomenon where flashing lights if they are continuous look like a straight line of light or an apparent motion. Motion pictures picked this up where movement can happen with light where there is no movement at all. Gestalt Laws of Perceptual Organization…..when the flashing lights keep moving. The gestalt law says that a person’s behavior is not based on a person’s elements but their mind/body as a whole. The great thinkers that loved gestalt law were Max Wertheheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wofgang Kohler. They believed our minds filled in the missing gaps of information. This is how perception came about. Gestalt psychologist believed that the whole of something is better than parts of something. Gestalt psychologists came up with different laws to help understand perception. These are called the Laws of Perceptual Organization.
By Regina Mauldin4 years ago in Psyche
Fat, Skinny; I am Just Fine
I am in my 40’s now. And for the first time in my life, I don’t really care that I have gained a few pounds. I am up approximately 15 pounds, and it doesn’t bother me. Because for once, I am content with myself!
By Bridget Vaughn4 years ago in Psyche
What makes sober living so important in Rhode Island
Sober living in Rhode Island is essential for a recovery-minded person. After treatment, a recovering individual needs a strong support network to maintain their sobriety. Fortunately, there are resources in the state to help you find the right program for you. Here are a few of the most important aspects of sober living in Rhode Island. Listed below are a few of the most important aspects.
By Shena Maddy4 years ago in Psyche
3 Lessons that Changed my Perspective on Life Forever
It was December 2020, a 17-year-old boy has just got dumped by his ex-girlfriend. That kid was the kind of guy that attached himself too much to whichever relationship he was in. He made his biggest priority, and honestly his only reason to exist, being able to make his partner happy. Regardless if he was feeling like shit, he was still going to make the whole effort to make sure she knew that he loved her. And when things had to end, his whole world fell apart. He felt like life has just lost its meaning.
By Carlos Velasco4 years ago in Psyche
Young People Can Suffer From Depression Too
It can come on for lots of reasons. A young person can be vulnerable just like anyone. Grief can bring it on or even having an accident or an illness can bring it on.
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Psyche
Prescription Drug Abuse
The rapid growth of prescription drug abuse has outpaced the development of clinical research, but there is now a growing body of evidence. A recent special issue of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment focused on this topic. Articles addressed the state of science, clinical correlates, treatment outcomes, and public policy issues. You can use these resources to help you understand the problem. The articles below outline some key points to consider. The following are some examples of the symptoms of prescription drug abuse.
By Gemma Baumgart4 years ago in Psyche