How Do I Handle My Fear of Relapse: the Million Dollar Question
I came to understand, in part by following the Learning Modules on this site, that my behaviors actually served no useful purpose and were actually pu…
Member Topics: EMOTIONS - destructive thoughts and behaviors
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
Even for the relatively self-aware and emotionally adept, struggles can take us by surprise. But learning healthy ways to move through adversity&mdash…
You’re Going to Mess Up the Rewards Sometimes
Did this wife mess it all up by removing rewards when he, in fact, wasn't drinking? Is it possible she inadvertently triggered him to go drink? CR…
Managing Difficult Emotions (CBT)
Unlike traditional Freudian psychoanalysis, which probes childhood wounds to get at the root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging…
Podcast #42—Do You Really Want to Be Well?
(37:24) In this week's episode Laurie and Annie talk about those we know who seem content in misery, hanging pictures and inviting company d…
Denial About Addiction – Will My Son See the Truth?
A member wonders if her son will ever come to terms with what he's put the family through. Read Annie Highwater's inspiring response which offers stre…
I Feel Like I’m Drowning…Will I Live Through this?
When I continue struggling and fighting the circumstances that I have done all I possibly can to change or improve, I sink further into them. Continui…
My Granddaughter Just Got Evicted
A family member sees her Loved One in a lot of trouble. She struggles with mental health issues as well as addiction. She just got evicted and ne…
I Hate the Junkie He Has Become
Your son is far from the point of having any choice about getting high. When the drugs win, so do the manipulation, lies, and hateful behavior di…
A Special Focus on Anger
The American Psychological Association Here's the scoop on anger from the American Psychological Association The Mayo Clinic on Anger Here are 10 tips on how to deal with anger from the Mayo Clinic Managing Your Anger 10 more tips on managing your anger