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Co-Occurring Disorders part IV, anger

Anger is a part of the human experience but for those with Co-Occurring Disorders it goes beyond the 'normal' reaction. Anger is usually experienced when a person feels as if their values have been...

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Co-Occurring Disorders Part VI, paradoxical thinking

Paradoxical thinking is when we say we want to do one thing but actually do another. Or, do nothing at all when we are clear that we wanted to take action. It is both a negative and positive part of...

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Co-Occurring Disorders Part V, emotional dysregulation

It seems like a complicated way to say that someone's emotions are all over the place and that they cannot control them. However, for anyone who has experienced emotional upheaval, or dysregulation,...

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 101

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD), is created by trauma. Whether it be sexual, physical, emotional, a person has undergone an event which they have not been able to process. You can be the victim...

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, flashbacks 101

Imagine that you are with friends and about to blow out the candles on your birthday cake. Suddenly, a memory of standing around a table with all of your family members runs through your mind and you...

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Memorial Day Weekend, should be fun, right?

It is the Memorial Day Weekend and its supposed to be fun, right? Everyone is celebrating except you and anyone else who is in recovery. They don't have to think about addiction or mental health...

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Co-Occurring Disorders and Deprivation

You guys have it rough. Your world is full of shoulds and should nots. At times it may feel as if every moment of your life must be monitored. This is where deprivation makes itself known. The basis...

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Co-Occurring Disorders: I am not worthy

You remember the time you told your parents that they should die, or you would kill them? How about when you threatened to kill yourself when your boyfriend wanted to break up or the kids would not...

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Co-Occuring Disorders: What if I break?

Recovery from the dual disorders of mental health and addiction is usually gradual. There may be sudden gains followed by plateaus or back sliding. Depression returns or relapse begins and it feels as...

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Co-Occurring Disorders: Check in lists 101

Emotional Dysregulation means that people can get very angry, excited, or sad over small things. An example would be someone who screams in rage because a friend was fifteen minutes late. They also...

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Dual Disorders: Anxiety and addiction 101

All Anxiety Disorders have a common basis. They are either a case of excessive worry and unrealistic anxiety or an avoidance of things that cause fear. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health...

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Part II: Anxiety and Addiction, getting well

Recovery is living a life where anxiety and addiction no longer have a strong, negative impact in your world. It is a huge commitment because Co-Occurring Disorders are pervasive and chronic. Recovery...

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Anxiety and addiction, what now?

In the first two parts of this series anxiety issues were reviewed and treatment options were covered. It is necessary to continue this focus because anxiety and addiction are so inter-related that it...

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Co-Occurring Disorders: Basic coping skills

Now that we have covered basic information and decision making about Co-Occurring Disorders such as Anxiety and Addiction, lets look at basic coping skills. The first obstacle to using them is when...

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Co-Occurring Disorders and resentment

Resentment is one of the major causes of relapse. It is an unpleasant emotion. Think of the boss who asks you to stay late for the third Friday in a row and has not bothered to thank you for your...

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Co-Occurring Disorders and negative self talk

We all have an inner dialogue underlying our conscious thought processes. It is that little voice stating that we are forgetting something or reminding us of what needs to get done today. It can be...

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Dual Disorders and motivation

Imagine that you were out of shape but were asked to run laps around a race track for a total of ten miles. You try hard and make one lap. Then you make changes, improve your diet, and try again...

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Co-Occurring Disorders: Difficulty with transitions

We have all seen this happen. Ask a child who is watching television to come to the dinner table and they may begin to act as if you have asked them to walk across hot coals. The example is...

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A loved one commits suicide

People with Dual or Co-Occurring Disorders are at a higher risk of committing suicide. For the many families and loved ones who have experienced this form of loss the pain is indescribable. This short...

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Co-Occurring Disoders: Was it too good to be true?

Maybe, you might be experiencing Euphoric Recall, which is when the addicted person recalls only the happiness or fun of using a substance with none of the consequences. For example, a person recalls...

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