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Addictions

Do you suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction, sex addiction, food addiction, shopping addiction, gambling addiction? Who is in control, you or the behaviors? Have you managed to 'cure' yourself of an addictive behavior, only to find yourself addicted to something new? Do addictive behaviors run in your family? Do you find yourself always falling in love with someone who has some kind of addiction? Or are you simply reading up on this topic because you want to help a friend, family member or lover who suffers from an addiction? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions than you are in the right place. We have created many self help tips on all of these topics and more. We hope that you find these tips useful in your journey towards health.

Below you will find all the tips written on this topic. For more specific browsing, see the "now browsing" section on the left side of the page.

Accepting your partners limitations

Techniques for accepting your partners limitations

Admiring People with an Eating Disorder

The Myth VS The Reality: Admire people who do not listen to their hunger

Anorexia and the Doctor

What to expect at a doctors visit

Anorexia Nervosa

The formal definition of anorexia nervosa

Anxiety Disorders and Bulimia Nervosa

Types of Anxiety Disorders commonly associated with Bulimia Nervosa.

Common Communication Problems

This tip identifies the most common communication stumbling blocks that people with Anorexia Nervosa struggle with and provides readers with concrete suggestions of what one can do to overcome this problem.

Do I Have an Eating Disorder

Identifying an eating disorder.

Entering Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

Typical feelings about entering therapy for anorexia nervosa.

Exercise

Ever wonder why one should exercise? Or what type of exercise a person should do if they are elderly, suffer from chronic pain or an eating disorder? If so, then keep reading . . .

How To Speak Up

How to Regain the Equality in Your Relationship – A Guide for Men.

Improving Relationships

Improving Relationships - requires taking action. How to take the initiative.

In the Mind of Someone With Anorexia

What is going on in the mind of someone with Anorexia.

Letting Go Of Your Perfectionism

Technique for letting go of perfectionism.

Medical Doctors and Anorexia

Why seeing a medical doctor is important.

Positive Thinking

Positive Thinking to Counteract Low Self Esteem.

Processing Emotions

Strategies for Processing Emotions.

Recovering from Bulimia Weight Gain and Weight Loss

This tip is for people with Bulimia who are average weight or above.

Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa

A list of risk factors that make a person vulnerable to becoming anorexic.

Spiritual Connection

How a spiritual connection can facilitate your healing process.

Suggestions for People with Depression

Recovery tips for people suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Supporting a Child in Treatment for Anorexia

What can moms and dad do to support a child struggling to overcome Anorexia Nervosa.

Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa in Philadelphia

An overview of how we help people overcome anorexia nervosa.

Weight Gain and Weight Loss

Recovering from Bulimia weight gain and weight loss. This tip is written for people who suffer from Bulimia who are average weight or above.

Will I Gain or Lose Weight in Recovery

This tip is geared for people recovering from bulimia.