By simply taking a few minutes to sit down and write about your feelings each day, you can reduce effects of anxiety and help to lessen the frequency and severity of panic attacks, which are the result of negative thoughts and emotions.
By allowing the strongholds from your dysfunctional family to play a role in the way you think today empowers them.
When soldiers are sent off to war they are devoid of all feelings and emotions in order to survive the ordeal that they are going through. For a co-dependent person this is often the case as well.
Al-Anon is a 12-step support group that was founded on the principles of people supporting each other in regards to dealing with problem drinkers.
I pray to remember, every day, every hour, and especially in times of crisis, that hostile behavior on my part will only add fuel to a fire that could destroy us both
Melody Beattie is the bestselling author of "Co-Dependent No More" which was published in 1986. Since that time Melody has gone on to become one of America's most loved self help and recovery authors.
Just mentioning the name Tim Tebow sparks an intense debate these days. He is one of those rare athletes who has the cache to not only make news on the sports pages of your local newspaper, but the front page as well.
Growing up hearing words of hurt instead of positive affirmations can greatly affect ones view of themselves as well as the rest of the world.
Anxiety can prevent you from reaching your goals and dreams because the fear it produces essentially takes over your life from the inside out.
Recovery is a learning process and it is key to be proud of yourself for making the right choice and for wanting to make a positive change.