7 Myths About Recovery That Are Probably Making You Feel Like You’re Doing it Wrong
You’re clean. You’re sober. Life is grand. And then, life shows up on life’s terms. It’s important to remember that you are more than just an addict in recovery. You’re also a human being. The human experience is multi-dimensional: we have thoughts, feelings, dreams (as in nighttime), goals, beliefs, experiences…language is too limiting to even . . . . Continue Reading
American Psychiatric Association Officially Confirms Taking “Selfies” a Mental Disorder?
The Adobo Chronicles reported last week that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) formally recognized the excessive taking of “selfies” as a psychological problem by classifying it as a mental disorder and calling it selfitis. The article went on to discuss the semantics that were being debated reporting that the medical community is criticizing APA’s use . . . . Continue Reading
Why Losing Weight Won’t Make You Happier
“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” – you’ve probably heard this or seen it somewhere on a billboard or in a fashion magazine. Sure, you could get a temporary high from squeezing into your skinny jeans, but losing weight certainly isn’t the key to happiness. Now, there are tons of reasons why you might . . . . Continue Reading