In many ways, anger and/or rage can be considered to be the reverse face of depression; anger and rage can be tremendously destructive, especially in the context of addiction. The most important thing to remember about anger/rage is not to...
People-pleasing – the inability to say “no”- is common in addicts/alcoholics. It is especially common in health professionals pre- and post-Recovery. Health professionals in general are prone to taking on extra work, accepting other people’s shifts, double-booking, working additional hours...
I once heard a recovering alcoholic say: “Guilt is what I feel when I say to myself: ‘I made a mistake’. However, Shame is what I feel when I say to myself: ‘I AM a mistake’”. When it comes to...