Our relationships make our mental health what it is. ___ Did you know you are married to your mental health? And unfortunately, not all of us are successful in our marriage to our own mental health and well-being. As someone who lives with depression and anxiety, I know a few things about mental health. I … More Family and Your Mental Health
It costs to be a man, but no one talks about it. ___ Men laugh at blood. Cut your knuckle, scrape your knee. No matter how much it hurts, you laugh it off. It’s the cost of being a man. When you are injured you heal slowly. Your wound stops bleeding, your skin closes up, you … More Healing the Man Inside
I don’t know about you, but my spam folder is full. ___ Apparently I have a friend from Dubai who is named WEB ADMIN and he wants to help me with my SEO and I NEED to do it now. My spammy friend really likes what I write, but he sounds a little like a … More UnSpam Your Life
Sean Swaby admits that he isn’t always happy. His confession may result in a flurry of people telling him to smile, recommendations for antidepressants or offers of food to make him feel better. ___ Editor’s note: This piece was previously published and is currently being revised. Recent research has shown that RAF (Resting asshole face) … More Men and the Resting A**hole Face: Smiley Face Not Required
5 No-Nonsense Ways to Choose Yourself and Change Your Life ___ Every day you have 24 hours. Most of those hours are probably directed towards things that matter to you: Work, family, nutrition, exercise and Television. For some of us, TV may come first and if that is you, your priorities are probably out of … More Choosing Yourself: A No Nonsense Guide to Change
I am a recovering daydreamer. Maybe you are one too? I hope so, because it’s lonely over here. ___ I am a 49 year old daydreamer, and I have perfected the art of excellent dreams that are just big enough to sound appealing but not so specific that you actually need to work at … More Your Dreams Have a Dark Side and This is What You Can Do About It
When you are in recovery, sometimes you are going to get wet. The only question is how quickly will you get back into the boat? ◊O◊ My son came home mad the other day. He was angry. “Assholes on the bus….” he muttered. He talked and I listened as he poured out his rage and his … More Addiction: What Can You Do When You Blow Your Recovery?
I gave away five bucks to a complete stranger. It made me so high that I am still jacked two days later. ___ He was actually the third person that I asked. The first two turned me down. Why did I give away five dollars? It wasn’t because I’m rich or because I was high. … More How to Get High for Just Five Bucks
Sean Swaby admits that he isn’t always happy. His confession may result in a flurry of people telling him to smile, recommendations for antidepressants or offers of food to make him feel better. ___ Go ahead, you don’t have to smile. It’s okay if you are not happy all of the time. Just know that … More Men and the Resting A**hole Face: Smiley Face Not Required
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Getting High on Recovery 