Here is a roadmap to navigate this time of year TOGETHER!
With the holidays approaching it can be very trying on relationships… especially if you are in a relationship with someone making a go at being in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Most holiday gatherings are centered around alcohol and family – two things that are problems for most addicts. Having a roadmap to navigate this time of year is the key to keeping your relationship healthy and supporting your partner through recovery.
Here are our Top Five Tools to Surviving the Holidays with a Recovering Addict:
The perils of telling his family about your mental health status.
Parents love me. They've always loved me. On paper, I make a good impression. But peel back a few layers and that's where good dirt about me and my family is hiding: my struggles with depression.
Chris Brown may have an ulterior motive for his video apology; plus, Rihanna's surprise reaction.
Chris Brown may have an ulterior motive for his video apology to the public for beating Rihanna. Plus, read about Rihanna's surprise reaction at YourTango.com's Celebrity Love blog.
Judge speeds up papers, while rep says Amy is "healthy" and "ready to move on."
A judge in London has granted expedited divorce proceedings for Amy Winehouse and her estranged hubby Blake Fielder-Civil. Read about Amy's surprising reaction at YourTango.com.
Everything I know about being a man I learned from women, and especially when we were stoned and in bed, f***ing and/or talking.
Men approaching the AARP age, if my conversations with my brethren are at all typical, do not think this way. We're above sex now—or at least above talking about it. When we take the measure of our lives, we speak of mentors and character and hard work, and if we can stand to offer a reason to explain the good things we've got without beating the drums for our personal excellence, we may even throw in luck. Thanking the women who took us into their bodies? When I mention that, guys give me the look that says, "You're weird."
Could antidepressants be dimming your natural love high?
Depression is a serious condition. Some say it's best treated with therapy. But most people don't have the inclination, time, or money for that so they use one of a number of antidepressant medications. The most common of which are Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. Some of these drugs, SSRIs, have been known to limit users' ability to feel strong, good emotions. And sex can suffer too with lowered hormones. Serotonin is important for the highs and the lows. Before going on one of these drugs it's important to find out the near and long-term side-effects.
