Category: addiction
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2 Months Sober and Counting…
It’s been two months since I’ve smoked the reefer which as Ive mentioned in previous blog posts is the longest time I have gone without in over five years. I so far have experienced no side effects, however, I did notice just recently within the past week I sometimes feel depressed in the morning and…
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Side Effects of Quitting Dope – Insomnia and Positivity
I am going on four weeks sober from quitting smoking marijuana and I’ve already noticed some changes. One of these changes is that I seem to be the Energizer Bunny with a shit ton of energy and inability to sleep. Prior to this endeavor I was napping constantly and having a hard time being awake…
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Sobriety Huh?
I have mentioned in previous blog posts that I have wanted to get sober from smoking pot and how it was a big struggle for me. I am proud to say I am almost three weeks sober! This is the longest time I have gone without in over five years and so it is no…
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Overcoming My Anxiety – An Artist’s Struggle (Part 2)
My Painting I will be entering in the Rose Festival Art Exhibition. This is my follow up blog about my endeavors to paint a piece of art for the Rose Festival Art Exhibition. I mentioned before that I was facing a lot of anxiety towards painting and finishing this piece. I decided to overcome my…
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The Anxiety Is Real…An Artist’s Struggle
A photograph of my preliminary drawing for my painting for the local art competition in town. I have found myself facing a new challenge thanks to a well meaning friend who told me about the local art competition going on in my town. The problem is the due date is a month within me getting…
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Mental Health Awareness Month – What Does Being Bipolar Mean To Me?
In honour of this month being mental health awareness month, I have decided to blog about what being Bipolar means to me. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting their annual mental health week this May 6-12 2019. This year marks the 68th annual CMHA Mental Health Week which is dedicated to reducing the…
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Wasting Time
My favourite pastime as of late seems to be wasting time. When I reflect on my life, I see a lot of time wasted. I guess that makes me the cup half empty girl. But seriously, I spend most my time napping or getting high. I want to, no I need to, be more productive…
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Cocaine on the Table
Addiction is a popular topic in conjunction with mental health and so I figured it about time I addressed addiction and how it relates to my mental health, both past and present. Addiction is a condition in which a person engages in the use of a substance or in a behavior for which the rewarding…
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So I’m Off My Antidepressant…
A Picture of my view. Yes, I drink red bull and flaming hot Doritos, What of it?? After about a year of being on Cipralex, a popular antidepressant, I decided with the help of my family doctor to wean off the medication. I was on a lower dose of about 10mg and it was causing…
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Recovery – Freedom From Our Addictions
I found Russell Brand’s book “Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions” by chance at the nearest public library. It was placed on display on one of the shelves nearest to the door and as I was exiting I could not help but be drawn to it. Russell Brand is my favourite comedian in the world and…
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