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    How not to offend atheists

    I don't ever want to feel like someone is trying to convert me. I find it frustrating and completely not helpful. It is also not helpful for people...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Friend
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    How can I encourage her?

    I think you're underestimating how helpful it is to be able to talk about things and have someone to encourage you. Those are really big things. If...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    mentally strong?

    I agree. Sometimes helping or attempting to help others can really be overwhelming. As much as you want to help, it can help to take a big step...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    Nicotine free cigarettes

    They don't sound like a good idea. Just because there's no nicotine, doesn't mean it's GOOD for your lungs to smoke things. On the other hand, if...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    Pets Can Help With Your Recovery

    I have a very lazy elderly poodle. She keeps me sane. Brushing her is soothing and repetitive for me. Knowing she needs to go outside or needs fed...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Sobriety Tips and Inspiration
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    Do you have a strict Routine?

    Boring isn't necessarily a bad thing. Boring and predictable can be comforting. It also can help get things done that might otherwise slide during...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Sobriety Tips and Inspiration
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    Reading

    I definitely indulge in a lot of escapism via books in the fantasy or sci fi genres. I love it when authors keep you so wrapped up in their world...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 9, 2015 in forum: Sobriety Tips and Inspiration
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    Do you have a strict Routine?

    I often feel like routine is what gets me through the day with the fewest amount of pills possible to be functional. I can't try to do too much. I...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 8, 2015 in forum: Sobriety Tips and Inspiration
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    Doctors Prescribing Drugs because they don't Care?

    They do it from routine. They also do it for the speed of doing it - hearing a few words and writing a prescription takes the least amount of their...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 8, 2015 in forum: Prescription Drugs
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    What do you consider Nagging?

    I don't think nagging is specific to a number of times something is mentioned. I also don't think nagging can be defined very well by what the...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 8, 2015 in forum: Helping an Addicted Loved One
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    The happy depressive

    I think it's instinctive to mask our biggest hurts. If I'm whining about how much my back hurts and how much I haven't managed to get done because...
    Post by: Fern, Mar 8, 2015 in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    Do you have a default response?

    If you find yourself on edge in a crisis situation, do you have a specific person you call or thing you do to help you back off of that ledge? I...
    Thread by: Fern, Mar 8, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: General Substance Abuse Discussion
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    How can your family support you?

    Working with a professional is very useful. I would add the caveat though that the professional should have clear lines about what they do tell the...
    Post by: Fern, Jan 7, 2015 in forum: Sobriety Tips and Inspiration
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    Addiction 'V' Craving Whats the difference?

    As someone mentioned above, cravings usually go away quickly. You might have a strong desire to crunch on ice when your iron levels are low....
    Post by: Fern, Jan 7, 2015 in forum: Other Substances