Why Addiction is Easy to Stop ![]()
Many people struggle their whole lives with addiction. If they have the good fortune of knowing they have an addiction, they might be lucky enough to stop. Others may think…
Donna MarksMay 9, 2022
Why Some People Get What They Want and Others Don’t ![]()
I recently had a conversation with someone (we’ll call Larry) who was sad because he was experiencing a different vibe from his relatives. “They used to be more welcoming, and…
Donna MarksApril 25, 2022
Surviving the Waiting Room ![]()
How often have you waited and given up on the thing you most wanted because it seemed it wouldn’t happen? At first, you did all the right things to prepare…
Donna MarksApril 18, 2022
When it comes to mental Strength – Practice Makes Perfect ![]()
When people seek help for an emotional or mental disorder, they often see the benefits of changing the way they think. They are willing to do things differently and can…
Donna MarksApril 6, 2022
Historical Number of Deaths During Covid How to Cope With the Tragedies ![]()
In July of 2021, the CDC reported that 2020 held the highest number of overdoses (almost 100,000) ever recorded. Most overdoses were from prescription cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription opiates, and fentanyl…
Donna MarksMarch 4, 2022
It’s Not My Problem, Why Do I Need Help? ![]()
The most precarious part of the therapeutic process for any person who is targeted as the problem and seeking therapy or treatment is lack of participation by the support system.
Donna MarksFebruary 10, 2022
If You Won’t Change, Neither Will Anything Else ![]()
One of my friends said, “Change is good. You go first.” His humorous comment reflects the difficulty many of us face when we can’t seem to muster the force that…
Donna MarksJanuary 26, 2022
Acquiring Faith When You Have None ![]()
People in recovery or on a spiritual quest are often told to “Keep the faith” or “Trust your higher power.” But what if you don’t have a deity to turn…
Donna MarksJanuary 17, 2022
Who’s In Charge Of Your Mind? ![]()
Most people have a hard time changing. They don’t realize how easy it is to feel better. The only reason change is difficult is because they listen to their mind.
Donna MarksJanuary 11, 2022
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution ![]()
At the start of a New Year, many people feel motivated to change something. They start with a firm resolve to end a particular behavior or engage in a new…
Donna MarksJanuary 4, 2022
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