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Marijuana use for anxiety is on the rise. People claim it calms them down. But is it a proven treatment for anxiety? Or is this part of a placebo effect? Marijuana is not a drug that has been run through FDA approval for medical use. Federally, it remains a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has…

Feelings of rejection and deep anger are rooted deep in some people due to life experiences and hurt. And the inability to deal with whatever upset you, can lead to isolation. In some cases, people who feel rejected lash out at others and do unthinkable things. Rejection, while never an excuse to hurt anyone, is…

Have you ever felt shocked or overwhelmed by something that threatened your physical health, or involved threat of death or serious injury? Maybe a car accident, the loss of a child, a mass shooting, or a robbery. Add to this list, significant emotional loss, and all types of abuse as part of your experience. These…

My mom passed away after years of serious health issues and treatment needs. My brother and I both lived a distance from my parents, making it harder to do what needed to be done. Yet, we found ways to handle her health concerns, but it was like having a part time job (the average number…

Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.—Lord Byron Since the beginning of time, food was associated with relationship difficulty. Eve’s decision to eat involved: God –she hid from Him because of her sin Adam –she offered Him to join her in her deception Satan—she listened to his lie and planting of doubt These…

Casual pot use… no big deal, right? Recreational marijuana use is increasingly being seen by teens as harmless. The term “recreational” itself implies it is safe and harmless. But a new study says, hold on…marijuana use with teens is not harmless recreation. Over 68,000 adolescents (ages 12-17) participated in this JAMA reported study. The study…

There are many ways we cope with stress. Some people drink, take drugs, shop, play video games, exercise, watch Netflix, or eat. Yes, eat. We see stress eating in movies all the time. Someone has a breakup, loses a job, has a bad day and they dive into the ice-cream or other goodies. But guess…

There has been a great deal written about the power of gratitude. Gratitude impacts our lives because it is a positive emotion. But did you know that it makes a difference how you express gratitude? That’s right. The dividends of gratitude are in the details! So here are a few easy exercises you can do…

When a school shooting occurred in Nashville this year, I had a moment of fear. My daughter lived nearby, and I wondered if she was safe. Events like these can easily create fear in our heart. Fear is a highly personalize, primal emotion that involves our body, mind, and spirit. It is a warning system…

One of the common areas of tension between mothers and adult daughters involves boundaries. Boundaries are important in all relationships, and mothers and adult daughters are no exception. Different expectations about the relationship often play a role when it comes to making the relationship work. Mothers tend to want more time and attention than their…
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