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CRAVINGS AND THE PHENOMENON OF H.A.L.T.

January 15, 2016/by Frank Terzo

Many of us experience one or more of these symptoms – hungry, angry, lonely, tired. They can easily contribute to us feeling low or stressed out. Everyone, including non-addicts, need to be very conscious of the phenomenon of HALT. For me, being aware of them is part of my recovery. To stay clean and sober, […]

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE PEOPLE

January 14, 2016/by Frank Terzo

We have all had to deal with at least one “negative” person in our lives. The constantly negative person can be one of the biggest threats to our own recovery. I personally know a few people who are very pessimistic and cynical and they can drain our serenity and sense of well-being very quickly if […]

REALITY VERSUS “AWFULIZING”

January 13, 2016/by Frank Terzo

I came across the expression “awfulizing” not long ago. Out of curiousity, I did some research to find out exactly what it meant. The definition, according to psychologists, is “an irrational and dramatic thought pattern, a tendency to overestimate the potential seriousness or negative consequences of events, situations or perceived threats.” I realized after reading […]