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How can I get more sleep?

Sleep has a potent effect on the addicted brain There are many tools available to a recovery coach. Information on the importance of sleep is one of them. Sleep is a necessity for everyone, including those in recovery from addiction. … Continue reading

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Why I can’t make a good decision when I am fatigued?

Fatigue takes a toll on the brain In the August 2004 issue of the journal Sleep, Dr. Timothy Roehrs, the Director of Research at the Sleep Disorders and Research Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, published one of the first … Continue reading

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I can’t go to sleep!

Can I function on less than 8 hours of sleep? Sleep is essential for a person’s health and well-being, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). A recent poll taken by the NSF found that many people can’t sleep more … Continue reading

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I am Lonely, Part Three

What Can I Do? John Cacioppo author and researcher on loneliness, offers a few tips on how to overcome being lonely: Recognize that loneliness is a sign that something needs to change. Notice your self-deflating thoughts. We often create self-centered … Continue reading

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I am Lonely, Part Two

The Research on Loneliness Have you ever been all alone at a party? Are you perfectly content sitting home reading a book or watching Hulu? Even though you secretly hate sitting at home watching Hulu? Do you have a need … Continue reading

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I am lonely

What Is Loneliness? Webster’s Dictionary defines loneliness as a state of solitude or being alone. But I believe loneliness to actually be a state of mind. It causes people to feel empty, alone and unwanted. People who are lonely crave … Continue reading

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I am hungry — Why I can’t make good decisions when I am hungry

Hungry people are often difficult to deal with. Ask any waiter how pleasant a patron can be when they have been waiting over thirty minutes for a table. A good meal can affect more than our mood; it can also … Continue reading

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I am hungry — Why?

Hunger can be a physical or emotional need. Understanding the need to eat is fairly straightforward. Meeting nutritional needs allows our bodies to operate to the highest potential, and will keep us feeling better. So to ease your hunger, it … Continue reading

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