by Paul Mallamo | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It happens. It’s dangerous. You can do better. The critical question: What did you learn? What will you do or NOT do next time? – avoid an and old friend? Spend too much time alone? Watch a triggering movie or TV show or listen to triggering music? Miss your...
by Paul Mallamo | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most alcoholics and addicts derive from alcoholic and addicted families Frequently, the primary risk factor for those in recovery is their own families. This presents a conundrum, especially during family gatherings and celebrations when alcohol in particular flows...
by Paul Mallamo | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
In The Prince of Tides Pat Conroy wrote, “There is no fixing a damaged childhood. The best you can hope for is to make the sucker float.” How many addicts does this describe? Most of them I would venture. A few suggestions: It’s called therapy. Get some. Cherish...
by Paul Mallamo | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most of us have no problem feeling compassion – so long as this emotion is directed to others, especially those in need. But when it comes to feeling compassion for ourselves- well, we just don’t do that. Self-compassion is simply not in the repertoire. “Oh stop...
by Paul Mallamo | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The thrill of the chase and the prospect of a euphoric high can blind a person to consequences of even a single episode of drug use: sickness, disability, loss of consciousness and hence control, estrangement from family and friends, divorce, incarceration, overdose,...
