Everyone loves a good story. We all have different tastes in the kinds of stories we enjoy. Some of us like thrilling stories. Some of us like fantasies or science fiction. When we read a story we get lost in the narrative. Enmeshed with the world on-page, we identify with the characters, we make meaning…
An addiction disorder is defined as a condition where a person feels compelled to do something like use drugs or drink alcohol and cannot stop. They experience a negative impact on their lives, including career or school, relationships, and health. They do not understand there is a problem or the extent to which it goes,…
When your self esteem is running low, it can be hard to keep a positive perspective on life. Self esteem is how much you value yourself. Behaviors, appearance and emotions are all parts of your self esteem, and it comes strictly from within. If you love yourself and accept who you are, and how…
There are many signs of alcoholism which are commonly discussed like changes in appearance, health, and ability to meet life’s responsibilities. Few people discuss the more subtle signs of alcoholism which only take place in an alcoholic’s mind. You pre-game before the pre-game and after-party after the party You drink more often than everyone…
If you’re feeling extra down and can’t figure out why, see if you’re acting in one of these four behaviors, always guaranteed to bring you down instead of lift you up. Being Resentful Instead Of Grateful A resentment is a “bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly” according to dictionary definition. Being bitter is never…