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One way that indulgences can quickly turn to addiction
Why good times in the wrong way put you at risk

September 21, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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he brain is a funny thing. Seemingly complex, but actually simple. A master manipulator in fact. Despite being painfully predictable in it's interpretations and biases, it artfully manipulates thoughts and feelings to instigate it's preferred actions and indulgences. The brain makes associations based on our interpretations of events in our…

Self-forgiveness starts with an apology

May 24, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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year ago I did something that I really shouldn't have done. Despite a tight feeling in my chest that I should have realized was my body signaling "you shouldn't do this", I did it anyhow. That tight feeling in my chest is now a familiar friend, who is with me…

How Not To Recover from Depression

May 15, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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inally getting better after a battle with Depression. I figure that hopefully if I write about my mistakes on the way down and on the way back up, it will help someone else avoid them :) Mistake #1: Making Major Life Decisions Without Taking Enough Time to Process my…

Loving relationships are simple really

April 28, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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t may seem complicated, but I'm convinced it's not. While I'm not religious, I have massive respect for something that Carl Buehner said about people "They may forget what you said—but they will never forget how you made them feel." When someone needs you and you are there to support,…

Thinking about leaving her for someone else?
OK, but read this first!

April 22, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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ow, there are a lot of reasons to break up with someone and they are all valid - it's always up to you to take steps to be happy in your life. And choosing who you share your life with is a huge thing. Still, this is a cautionary tale.…

I Woke up Angry Today (And that is Fantastic News)

April 21, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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've been feeling progressively irritable in the last month and it has finally led to full on anger. My entire body is in the midst of a rage right now and I will shortly head to the gym to beat the fuck out of a padded wall. I'm not sure…

Sometimes the best shot you have is just trying not to scratch

April 14, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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ince I’ve been single for most of the last year I’ve gotten into the habit of heading to the pool hall across the street from my apartment when I’m feeling bored or lonely. I’ve never really been much good at pool and figure I might as well get better at…

Inside Out

April 13, 2017May 18, 2022 by Sam

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At 36, I watched this kids movie for the third time lol. I've been uncharacteristically emotional in the past year. And even though it's a kids movie, I felt some powerful messages while watching it. If you haven't seen it or heard much about it - it follows the story…

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