Explore the link between addiction, emotions, coping strategies, and recovery resources.
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Explore the nuances between complaining, whining, and venting in this introspective blog post. Join me as I delve into the differences, ponder my own habits, and reflect on the role these expressions play in our lives and social interactions. Discover how I differentiate between seeking solutions, emotional outbursts, and the need for emotional release in everyday situations.
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Explore the complexities of living with mental health issues like BPD and PTSD in this candid blog post. Dive into the challenges of desiring a long life while dealing with the daily struggles of neurodivergence and mental health, and discover the coping mechanisms and thoughts that shape the author's life experience.
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Dive into a candid recount of a personal journey into treatment. This blog post offers an honest and introspective look at the first day in addiction recovery, highlighting the challenges, hopes, and the initial steps toward a life of healing and sobriety. Join us in exploring this transformative experience and the lessons learned along the way.
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One of the areas that I’m working on with my therapist is emotional regulation. Emotional regulation refers to the ability to manage and control one’s emotions healthily and constructively. It involves the capacity to understand, express, and modulate one’s feelings, so they are appropriate to the situation and do not lead to impulsive or disruptive behaviors. Effective emotional regulation is crucial for maintaining stable relationships, making sound decisions, and coping with life’s challenges. Emotional regulation can be challenged by various factors, including biological predispositions. Some individuals may have a genetic or neurological predisposition that makes it more difficult for them…