MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'gambling'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103518&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-for-recovery-after-40%2F Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or co-dependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. This may be true for straight, gays or lesbians. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliché, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. This doesn’t m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103518 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:12:48 +0100 5103518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952988&cid=t_109467_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fbetter-by-mistake-an-interview-with-alina-tugend%2F Afraid to make a mistake? Don’t be. According to author Alina Tugend, the best way to become an expert in your field is by making mistakes, lots of them, but to cooperate with the brain on learning from them. In her new book, Better By Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong, explains the science of making mistakes and why learning from them is vital in a culture of perfectionism. Tugend has been a journalist for nearly 30 years and for the past six has written the ShortCuts column for the New York Times business section. She has written about education, environmentalism, and consumer culture for numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, and Parents and is a Huffington Post contributor. I have the honor of conducting an exclusive in... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952988 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:06:34 +0100 4952988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775606&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fgamblers-anonymous-and-the-12-steps%2F How an informal society has altered a recovery process in accordance with the special needs of problem gamblersThis paper discusses how Gamblers Anonymous (GA) members approach the 12 Steps of recovery, originally advanced by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a spiritual solution to alcoholism.GA’s approach finds unique expression in its fourth step, which in AA involves a written "moral inventory."In GA, members are expected to make a financial inventory alongside the moral one. Pecuniary matters are important to gamblers given the debt loads many of them carry.Debt, which is technically a Step 4 and Step 9 (making amends) issue, in practice is typically addressed early in the program, with preceding steps addressed later.The spiritual process central to 12 Step programs will n... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775606 Mon, 02 May 2011 16:15:00 +0100 4775606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759045&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-burnout%2F This article may help you think about the issues involved.Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out?I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working the program!”What are the signs of burnout?As a professional counsellor I have researched burnout. According to the best research available on the subject there are three aspects of burnout:1. Perception of Inequity/Unfairness/InjusticeWhen you start to feel like you are getting the short end of the deal, being mistreated, under-appreciated, the program is not working for you… You may be burning out.2. Emotional ExhaustionWhen you start to run out of emotional gas you know something i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759045 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:59:02 +0100 4759045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592358&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fkj9MA3WDFUo%2F By David BoazI hope you've got your NCAA bracket in by now. The NCAA estimates that 35 million Americans will do so. But keep in mind: As the Washington Post notes, you're breaking the law: Office pools, despite the warnings of law enforcement officials, are among the country’s most popular illegal activities. The FBI estimates that roughly $2.5 billion is gambled on the NCAA tournament, and only $80 million is bet legally through Nevada sports books. A good portion of the rest takes the form of $5 or $10 entry fees to participate in a bracket-pick NCAA tournament pool. Is this the most popular illegal activity in America? Well, the Office of National Drug Control Policy says that 104 million Americans have used marijuana, 28.5 million in the past year. Does it make sense to criminalize... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592358 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:49:08 +0100 4592358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489638&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fzjqy-rOPM90%2F By David RittgersThe Baltimore police must have solved the city’s violent crime problem. They’ve shifted resources to illegal gambling: Baltimore County police arrested five men after an undercover detective infiltrated an illegal high-stakes poker game in Edgemere, records show. Police say "Texas Hold 'Em" games were held regularly at the Lynch Point Social Club in the 3100 block of Roger Road, where organizers were making as much as $1,500 in profit a night, according to charging documents. After receiving a tip, officers conducted surveillance at the club and later sent an undercover detective inside, who participated in a game with a $65 buy-in. The detective played for hours — leaving after he lost all his chips, records show. A tactical unit conducted a raid on the club Feb. 11... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489638 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:33:49 +0100 4489638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489983&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKdv704Rtv8c%2F MusiCares for MusicianMission MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.In their own wordsIn recognition of September being National Recovery Month, MusiCares has launched new online resources to continue our commitment to educate the music community about substance abuse issues. Please take a moment to explore the new offerings. While MusiCares works in confidentiality with clients, the artists and manag... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489983 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:15:30 +0100 4489983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4446038&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Finternet-porn-or-cybersex-addiction%2F This article may help identify a form of ‘stinking thinking’ that may result.The Internet is a wonderful tool for communication. However, it can become an escape from reality that has the appearance of safety, intimacy and anonymity. Use of the Internet for games, gambling, messages, porn or cybersex can become as addictive as any other drug.What is Internet or Computer Addiction?A student has difficulty getting his/her homework done because computer games occupy all after-school time.Someone connects to the Internet at 9:00pm and suddenly discovers it is dawn and he/she has not left the computer.A wife is distraught because her husband has replaced their sexual relationship with Internet porn and online sex.Searching for information, skimming news headlines, downloading your f... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4446038 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:15:12 +0100 4446038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439025&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fprevalence-of-addictions%2F Opium Poppies – Image via WikipediaPrevalence of the Addictions: A Problem of the Majority or the Minority?An increasing number of research studies over the last three decades suggest that a wide range of substance and process addictions may serve similar functions.The current article considers 11 such potential addictions tobacco,alcohol,illicit drugs,eating,gambling,Internet,love,sex,exercise,work, andshopping,Their prevalence, and co-occurrence, based on a systematic review of the literature. Data from 83 studies (each study n = at least 500 subjects) were presented and supplemented with small-scale data.Depending on which assumptions are made, overall;12-month prevalence of an addiction among U.S. adults varies from 15% to 61%.The authors assert that it is most plausible that 47%... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439025 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4439025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419448&cid=t_109467_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpH4MJviIAEo%2F A 51-year-old father of two children plans to file a lawsuit in a French court tomorrow because the GlaxoSmithKline drug he took to treat his Parkinson’s disease caused him to develop impulse control disorders. Specifically, he became hooked on gay sex and gambling. The med in question is Requip, which is known to cause compulsive behaviors (see this). But lawyers for Didier Jambart tell Agence France Presse that he began taken Requip in 2003 and stopped two years later, but that an appropriate warning did not appear on the package insert until 2006. By then, he had attempted suicide three times, allegedly became addicted to Internet gambling, lost his family savings, and stole to feed his habit. He also exposed himself on the Internet and took to cross-dressing. And finally, at leas... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419448 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:29:57 +0100 4419448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287590&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FlQa8_FSAwnc%2F .A new research study reveals a strong link between alcohol dependency and gambling problems, Reuters reported.According to researchers at the Research Institute on Addictions at the University at Buffalo, N.Y., adults with an alcohol addiction are 23 times more likely to have a gambling problem than those who do not drink.“If you’re in trouble with alcohol, the odds you’re also in trouble with gambling increase enormously,” said lead author Dr. John W. Welte. “Most of that correlation is that problem behaviors tend to cluster in the same people.”The study also found factors that identified which racial and ethnic groups were more likely to have a gambling problem. “Gambling is more common among lower socioeconomic people, blacks and Hispanics, than among ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287590 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:57:02 +0100 4287590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241705&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FBVUPJ8w1sAM%2F By Sallie JamesMy colleague Dan Mitchell has already written about the tax deal reached between President Obama and congressional Republicans.  But there might be something in the package for people wishing to play poker freely online. Sen. Harry Reid (D., Nev.) is apparently circulating draft legislation to overturn the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, which blocked financial institutions from processing transactions with online gambling companies.  I would characterize that as a good move overall, apart from three quibbles. First, the draft legislation would — you guessed it –place a tax on the wagers (you didn’t think you’d get your freedom back without conditions, did you?). Second, the bill applies only to poker, and continues to prohib... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241705 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:31:45 +0100 4241705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253455&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FiiY0qxjVC58%2F Pajama gamblers could lose their shirts: Online gambling can be dangerously comfortable People who gamble from the comfort of their home tend to think they’re more in control of their gambling than people who gamble in casinos, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.Researchers June Cotte and Kathryn A. Latour found surprisingly little previous research on their subject: the habits and motivations of online gamblers, who contribute to a $10 billion a year industry.Their study found that, unlike casino gamblers, who seek thrills and social experiences, online gamblers seek the anonymity their home computers provide. “For casino gamblers, gambling provides a perceived social connection with unknown others in a sense of shared fates and temporary community. O... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253455 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:37:39 +0100 4253455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225668&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcompulsive-gambling%2F Image via Wikipedia Compulsive gambling is being unable to resist impulses to gamble, which can lead to severe personal or social consequences. Symptoms: People with Compulsive gambling often feel ashamed and try to avoid letting others know of their problem. Compulsive gambling is assed as having five or more of the following symptoms: Committing crimes to get money to gamble Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back or quit gambling Gambling to escape problems or feelings of sadness or anxiety Gambling larger amounts of money to try to make back previous losses Having had many unsuccessful attempts to cut back or quit gambling Losing a job, relationship, or educational or career opportunity due to gambling Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling Need... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225668 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:29:00 +0100 4225668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200736&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fgamblers-play-suicide-odds%2F Dealt a bad hand: Pathological gamblers are also at risk for mental health disorders.Pathological gamblers are risking more than their money, they are also three times more likely to commit suicide than non-betters. A  new Montreal inter-university study has shown these gamblers are also plagued by personality disorders. These findings, published in a recent issue of the Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, may have implications for developing improved targeted suicide prevention programs.“The World Health Organization estimates that suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in the Western world,” says study co-author, Richard Boyer. “In addition, pathological gamblers account for five percent of all suicides. These staggering statistics motivated us to study the difference betwee... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200736 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:06:00 +0100 4200736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152279&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2F10-things-known-about-addiction%2F . If you were asked: ‘What are the most important things we know about addiction?’ what would you say? This paper brings together a body of knowledge across multiple domains and arranged as a list of 10 things known about addiction, as a response to such a question. Editors note; These things apply equally to addiction, alcoholism, compulsive gambling, co-dependency and all such afflictions. The 10 things are: addiction is fundamentally about compulsive behaviour; compulsive drug seeking is initiated outside of consciousness; addiction is about 50% heritable and complexity abounds; most people with addictions who present for help have other psychiatric problems as well; addiction is a chronic relapsing disorder in the majority of people who present for help; different psychoth... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152279 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:58:03 +0100 4152279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119730&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdetachment-from-emotion%2F This article may help. Letting someone else’s behavior determine how we feel at every turn is irresponsible. Our emotions should be determined by us, not by someone else. But no doubt we have spent years confusing the boundaries that separate us from other people. Whether at work or at home, we have too often let someone else’s “insanity” affect how we behave and how we feel. At first, it may seem insensitive not to react to others’ problems or negative behavior. We may fear they’ll think we simply don’t care about them. Learning that it is far more caring to let other people handle their own lives takes time and patience. But with practice, it will begin to feel comfortable. In fact, in time it will feel freeing and wonderful. I will work on detac... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119730 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:08:01 +0100 4119730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987042&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKqcIiDVsv8g%2F By Daniel J. MitchellThe Washington Post has an interesting report about the huge amount of money that Fairfax County spends to go after gambling. The story cites critics who ask “why law enforcement spends valuable time and money on combating sports gambling. The answer is obvious — and explicit in the story: “…police in Virginia are allowed to keep 100 percent of the assets they seize in state gambling cases.” In other words, harassing the gambling business is a profit-making endeavor for police. And it also can be deadly since cops killed an optometrist during a SWAT arrest. The Institute for Justice has a powerful video on the dangers of “policing for profit,” and Fairfax County is just one bad example of how this lures cops into misallocating ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987042 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:21:35 +0100 3987042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982122&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fwx-C3hIxzRg%2F Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment especially preventing relapse and for assisting with mood regulation. Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present, accepting things for what they are, i.e. non-judgementally. It was originally developed to assist with mood regulation and relapse prevention and has been found to have considerable health benefits. These exercises are designed to introduce the principles and can be used by anyone recovering from a mood altering disease such as alcoholism, compulsive gambling, food problems, addiction, co-dependency or adult children of alcoholics. If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settl... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982122 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:52:00 +0100 3982122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982123&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FqW6E3yNE59w%2F How could a woman abandon her family for a fantasy life online? All too easily, as I discovered Few people would have read the shocking newspaper story thinking it had any bearing on their own lives. A mother neglected her three children, aged 13, ten, and nine, and let her two dogs starve to death because she was so obsessed with playing a computer game. Invited by a Facebook friend, she retreated into the competitive online game after the sudden death of her husband and abandoned all control of daily life. The decomposed dogs lay in the dining room; the children fended for themselves in squalor. Despite predictable online comments of the ‘lock her up and throw away the key’ variety, this woman was obviously mentally ill. Why didn’t somebody (the children’s teach... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982123 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:39:00 +0100 3982123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911873&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsigns-of-unhealthy-boundaries%2F Personal psychological, sexual and physical boundaries protect us from exploitation, abuse and dysfunctional relationships. However, boundaries can be dismantled, distorted or abandoned. The motives and causes for having unhealthy boundaries are many and varied. These may include alcoholism, addiction or compulsive gambling; and, close association with sufferers of these conditions. Unhealthy boundaries have many signs and symptoms. Some of these are; Telling all Talking at an intimate level at the first meeting Falling in love with a new acquaintance Falling in love with anyone who reaches out Being overwhelmed by a person – preoccupied Acting on the first sexual impulse Being sexual for your partner, not yourself Going against personal values or rights to please others No... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911873 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:26:00 +0100 3911873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911874&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Finternet-porn-and-cybersex-addictions%2F The Internet is a wonderful tool for communication. However, it can become an escape from reality that has the appearance of safety, intimacy and anonymity. Use of the Internet for games, gambling, messages, porn or cybersex can become as addictive as any other drug. What is Internet or Computer Addiction? A student has difficulty getting his/her homework done because computer games occupy all after-school time. Someone connects to the Internet at 9:00pm and suddenly discovers it is dawn and he/she has not left the computer. A wife is distraught because her husband has replaced their sexual relationship with Internet porn and online sex. Searching for information, skimming news headlines, downloading your favorite songs, or placing bids on eBay … the options are endless. We all enj... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911874 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:10:38 +0100 3911874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907788&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbetter-oral-sex-2%2F Oral Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and co-dependency may be exploring their sexuality from a new perspective. Safer and more enjoyable oral can be an exciting experience. Compared to sex, oral sex is considered a lower-risk sexual activity. There is zero risk of unwanted pregnancy and a lower chance of passing along a sexually transmitted disease. However, “lower risk” does not mean “no risk” – there is no such thing as 100 percent safe sex, and oral sex is no exception. Not just cold sores. People may tend to think of embarrassing cold sores and the Herpes virus when they think of oral sex and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). However the majority of common sexually transmitted infections can be ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907788 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:52:00 +0100 3907788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854755&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-certain-kind-of-faith-2%2F Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency and gambling requires a certain kind of faith. "Without knowing it, had we not been brought to where we stood by a certain kind of faith? For did we not believe in our own reasoning? Did we not have confidence in our ability to think? What was that but a sort of faith? Yes, we had been faithful, abjectly faithful to the God of Reason. So, in one way or another, we discovered that faith had been involved all the time!" Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 53~ See also; Alcoholics Anonymous – the Big Book – an Audible MP3 book Faith It Till You Make It – A Recovery Book - Share, print or e-mail this articleRandom ArticlesA Woman’s Way Through the Twelve StepsFemale Drinkers have more P... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854755 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:56:00 +0100 3854755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845288&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F11-ways-to-be-loving-3%2F This article provides some ideas as follows; Embrace your past. Be kids together – let the inner child out. Wrap your mate in love. Speak the languages of love. Write love notes to each other. Turn on the charm. Connect online. Remember the little things. Send a card or note snail mail. Celebrate everything. Just say it – I love you. Your partner needs to hear those three simple words daily. Whisper it, sing it, shout it. Say it. Full story at Christianity Today See also; HALT being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Say Yes to Your Sexual Healing – A Recovery Book Easy Does It Relationship Guide For People in Recovery - Share, print or e-mail this articleDeveloping SpiritualityThe Sexual G-spot, Male and FemaleWomen’s Sexual Addiction12 Ways to Be LovingMature ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845288 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:35:00 +0100 3845288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816767&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fanger-management%2F Anger can be a very real problem for people in recovery from codependency, addiction, alcoholism or compulsive gambling. Anger is a word we apply to a wide range of feelings. . . Anger can be as simple as a minor irritation. We frequently feel angry when we’re frustrated or when our plans are thwarted. Annoyances may be barely noticeable at first, but if annoyances continue, they can generate considerable wrath. We feel a form of anger when we’re disappointed and let down–most often it takes the form of resentment. When we’re angry, but don’t want to make a deal of it, we use a euphemism, “I’m really teed-off.” Anger is frequently a response to being hurt or suffering loss. Even so, we may not recognize it as such. For example, if someone says, “I never ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816767 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:54:00 +0100 3816767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808845&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbeat-gambling-addiction%2F How can I overcome my addiction to gambling? If you are grappling with this addiction, seek professional treatment. Once you admit and address the problem, other pieces of your life will fall back into place. According to the Mayo Clinic, treatment for compulsive gambling is similar to therapies for other forms of addiction. Your doctor or mental health professional may use these approaches: Psychotherapy in the form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying unhealthy, irrational and negative beliefs and having you replace them with healthy, positive ones. Group therapy that enables an addict to tap into the advice, feedback and support from other people on how to deal with a gambling addiction. Gamblers Anonymous provides self-help peer support and a 12-step program pat... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808845 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:50:00 +0100 3808845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802371&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FL5AHGrJaNTo%2F By Sallie JamesThe House Financial Services Committee voted 41-22 yesterday to report a bill legalizing online gambling out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote, should the Democratic leadership choose to pursue it (Wall Street Journal [$]). This is heartening news. As I’ve written before, though, the ability to spend your time and money as you choose doesn’t come without a price, and indeed one of the reasons the bill is having more success than previous efforts is the realization by lawmakers (following the lead of their European brethren) that gambling could be a lucrative source of revenue in these fiscally frightening times.  Tuesday’s New York Times had a good story on the EU experience, with one quote from a European gambling analyst making an exce... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802371 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:28:57 +0100 3802371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3787128&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Femergency-contraception-after-emergency-sex-2%2F People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency or gambling may need emergency contraception on occasion. After all, sometimes there is an emergent sexual arousal If you’ve had unprotected intercourse and don’t want to get pregnant, you still have a method of birth control at your disposal: emergency contraception (EC). Unlike other forms of contraception, EC can be used after intercourse to prevent pregnancy. After an unprotected sexual encounter, you have a window of between 3 and 5 days in which to use EC, although the sooner you use it, the better it works. There are three methods of EC in current use: a single dose of contraceptive pills called Plan B, a series of two doses of contraceptive pills called the Yuzpe method, and insertion of an IUD. All o... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3787128 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:07:00 +0100 3787128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259203&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Freaction-to-the-relationship-between-crime-and-gaming-expenditure%2F Academics, law enforcement and opposition members are reacting to  The Relationship Between Crime and Gaming Expenditure in Victoria. The Age: Opposition gaming spokesman Michael O’Brien strongly criticised the Brumby government for its delay in releasing the report, which was quietly uploaded on a government website last month after the report was completed in October. It was appalling that [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259203 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:41:50 +0100 4259203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259204&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fthe-relationship-between-crime-and-gaming-expenditure-in-victoria%2F The Age: Researchers in Victoria say they have found a “strong and robust” evidence of a link between spending on pokies and the incidence of “income-generating” crimes such as theft, robbery, fraud and handling stolen goods. The findings, which have been quietly posted on the Department of Justice website, add weight to long-held assumptions about the incidence [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259204 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:22:25 +0100 4259204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772220&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fx6Rqm_FUp3c%2F By David BoazThe Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative is running this ad on the web: Good point, as Cato has noted several times. But let’s see . . . alcohol, internet gambling — can you think of any other area where prohibition hasn’t worked? Give up? Click here or here. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772220 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:10 +0100 3772220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772222&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F4ayRoes9hV8%2F By Sallie JamesMy friend and Cato media fellow Radley Balko is currently participating in an online debate on the Economist website, the motion being that “This house believes there should be no legal restrictions on gambling.”  Radley is, of course, defending the motion. The first round of arguments is up and voting (and commenting) is open. Radley was leading by a landslide this morning, but there has been a curious development. Reports Radley: Interesting. Support from my side went from 85% to 46% in a little over three hours, during which no new arguments were posted. Wondering if a Baptist convention just let out. The debaters will close their arguments on Wednesday, with the winner announced Friday. Please show your support for civil liberties and for Radley by voting.... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772222 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:21:59 +0100 3772222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767320&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffood-for-men%2F This article may help focus in on healthy foods. Foods men should include in their diets to improve health and prevent disease. Men are different from women in all kinds of ways — including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more. Many foods that tend to be favorites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35. They can also enhance performance, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, notes that any food that is good for the cardiovascular system i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767320 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:02:00 +0100 3767320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767323&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmajor-depression-what-are-the-symptoms%2F Many alcoholics, addicts, compulsive gamblers and co-dependents suffer from depression both before and after they start recovery. This list may help identify some patterns of symptoms of depression that you have been experiencing. Depression shows itself differently in different people. Common depression symptoms are: Depressed mood, sadness, or an “empty” feeling, or appearing sad or tearful to others Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed Significant weight loss when not dieting, or significant weight gain (for example, more than 5% of body weight in a month) Inability to sleep or excessive sleeping Restlessness or irritation (irritable mood may be a symptom in children or adolescents too), or feelings of  “dragging” Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767323 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:01:23 +0100 3767323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754084&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzwtzrNBgTwc%2F This article may help if one follows the tips before a real addiction develops. I’m not a psychiatrist: if you fear your problem is so serious you need professional help, go out and see one. I’m going to write this article for those who might have trouble leaving the computer behind when the back of your eyes are telling you it’s definitely bedtime, but your spouse hasn’t packed up and left yet as a result of it – not quite a full-blown addiction, just on your way there. Detecting the Problem The problem with many addictions is that it can be hard to tell when a hobby has become more than just that, and taken a hold on you. It can also be hard to be honest with yourself when facing a list of symptoms, so make the extra effort now – we’re going to go through a few. Yo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754084 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:23:02 +0100 3754084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754085&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FO4vs471bJi8%2F This article provides some ideas as follows; Embrace your past. Be kids together – let the inner child out. Wrap your mate in love. Speak the languages of love. Write love notes to each other. Turn on the charm. Connect online. Remember the little things. Send a card or note snail mail. Celebrate everything. Just say it – I love you. Your partner needs to hear those three simple words daily. Whisper it, sing it, shout it. Say it. Celebrate recovery Full story at Christianity Today See also; HALT being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Share, print or e-mail this article Recovery Books, Medallions & DVD's (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754085 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:23:01 +0100 3754085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743729&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fx1rymtvanSA%2F This article can help understand the normal water needs of your body. You’ve heard all the advice: Drink eight glasses of water a day. Stay properly hydrated while exercising. Sports drinks aren’t just for professional athletes. Yet you’re still unsure whether you’re drinking the right amount for good health. How much fluid should you really be taking in daily? Do you need to add extra when you’re physically active? And is too much water dangerous? Everyone’s body needs water. We lose it by sweating, excretion, or simply not taking in enough through foods—like fruits and vegetables—and drinks. Mild dehydration (losing less than two percent of your body weight due to inadequate fluids) can cause health problems, including dizziness and headache. To k... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743729 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0100 3743729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721970&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-problem-gambling-2%2F Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler. Problem gambling can get worse over time, and gambling problems can range from mild to severe. “What are some signs of problem gambling?” When people have a problem with gambling, many times they feel like they need to bet more money more frequently, feel irritated when they try to stop, and think that they can “chase” their losses to recover money. This can lead to more gambling, despite financial loss and the trust of friends and loved ones. In general, people with gambling problems usually spend a large portion of their income on gambling. “Do a lot of people have problems with gambling?” If gambling is b... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721970 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:08:00 +0100 3721970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259208&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Faccounting-for-the-real-impacts-of-gambling-in-canada%2F Mark Anielski, economist and president of his family-owned corporation Anielski Management Inc. and adjunct professor of corporate social responsibility at the University of Alberta’s School of Business in Edmonton, Alberta is not happy a Nova Scotia commissioned gambling impact report was rejected. Accounting for the real impacts of gambling in Canada The study had two objectives: to establish [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259208 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:20:51 +0100 4259208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662957&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fare-you-burning-out-2%2F This article may help you think about the issues involved. Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out? I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working the program!” What are the signs of burnout? As a professional counselor I have researched burnout. According to the best research available on the subject there are three aspects of burnout: 1. Perception of Inequity/Unfairness/Injustice When you start to feel like you are getting the short end of the deal, being mistreated, under-appreciated, the program is not working for you… You may be burning out. 2. Emotional Exhaustion When you start to run out of emotional gas you k... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662957 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:44:18 +0100 3662957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648805&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fleaving-an-abusive-relationship-2%2F For abused women, leaving is a complex and confusing process I have seen and heard of this process in many of my clients (men and women) who were partners of alcoholics, addicts, compulsive gamblers or sex addicts. Additionally, I have seen these stages of leaving in recovering people who have codependent partners who will not change their behaviours. In other words, the codependent behaviour is itself abusive. ————————————————— Nothing could be easier than walking out the door, right? According to a new University of Illinois journal article, an abused woman actually goes through a five-step process of leaving that can be complicated at every stage by boundary ambiguity. "When a wom... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648805 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:28:00 +0100 3648805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636026&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FW7QXXmjN2Dw%2F Internet addiction is a growing problem across the world. Anyone with a so called addictive personality may develop any other addiction including the internet. People recovering from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency and compulsive gambling may be in danger of developing Internet Addiction. Via: Online Nursing Programs See also Internet Addiction My First Year in Recovery Undrunk; A Skeptics Guide to AA Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction What Blog Readers Read Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636026 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3636026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629867&cid=t_109467_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F-ufX5IqvErs%2F More than 100 people who claim they developed gambling and pornography habits after taking drugs used to treat tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease have filed a class-action lawsuitin Australia against Pfizer as well as Aspen Pharmacare, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. Some of the plaintiffs claim they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and suffered family breakdowns thanks to the compulsive behavior allegedly linked to the pills. Most developed gambling addictions but a few exhibited compulsive sexual behaviour such as looking at pornography on the Internet, the paper continues. The lawsuit claims Pfizer, which sold Cabaser, and Aspen, which sold Permax, failed to provide adequate warnings of increased risk of compulsive disorders. This is by no means the first time such liti... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629867 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:04:24 +0100 3629867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632439&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxX9XQCLmJ0g%2F Some men in recovery may have anxiety about the size of their penis. As a result their general sexuality may suffer. While drinking, using drugs or gambling they may have discounted their feelings about their genitals. But in sobriety penis anxiety may become a concern. According to the latest research as far as women are concerned the size of a man’s penis is immaterial. Women are far more interested in a man’s sexuality, personality and looks than the size of his penis, but men nevertheless often become anxious about whether their penis is big enough. Penis anxiety apparently abounds in Britain where even when it was often found that men have a better body image, a better genital image and more sexual confidence if they have a large penis, women don’t necessarily feel t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632439 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:51:56 +0100 3632439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618096&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FdMcIJvzhofQ%2F Compulsive Gambling Parent? Compulsive gambling is a symptom of an emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical illness, characterized by low self-esteem, immaturity, instability and obsessive behavior. Because compulsive gambling is an insidious and baffling illness, some adults have difficulty deciding if they were affected by compulsive gambling during childhood. The following questions may help you to determine whether compulsive gambling affected your childhood or present life. Do you obsess about money? Did family activities revolve around gambling events? (sports, cards, lottery, racetracks, etc.) Have you ever been missing money? Have you ever paid or been asked to pay a parent’s debts? Do your parents often argue about money? Were you forced to form an alliance with one par... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618096 Mon, 31 May 2010 15:02:22 +0100 3618096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595903&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FhIvc2vinbtU%2F It’s the little things: Everyday gratitude as a booster shot for romantic relationships In early recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency or gambling one can be so relieved at finally finding a solution that one may over-commit to the new activity. With all the attendance at meetings, coffee with other members, 12th Step work one tends to do so at the expense of quality time with family and friends. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous talks about this in chapter 8, ‘To Wives’. Additionally, the legacy of self-centeredness can run well into sobriety excluding again family and friends. As one gets further into recovery one tends to realize an element of gratitude for the people as well as making amends where necessary. Expressing gratitude is one way of making amends an... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595903 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:04:00 +0100 3595903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742329&cid=t_109467_122_f&fid=35077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurophilosophy.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fnear_misses_fuel_gambling_addiction%2F For pathological gamblers, near misses are almost as rewarding as wins (Source: Neurophilosophy) Neurophilosophy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742329 Fri, 14 May 2010 07:40:12 +0100 3742329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560505&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FhGdGEkPS9Hk%2F A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehaviour and even abuse on the part of individual members of the family occur continually, leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in such families with the understanding that such an arrangement is normal. Dysfunctional families are often a result of the alcoholism, substance abuse, or other addictions of parents, parents’ untreated mental illnesses/defects or personality disorders, or the parents emulating their own dysfunctional parents and dysfunctional family experiences. Behavior patterns Dysfunctional family members have common symptoms and behavior patterns as a result of their common experiences within the family structure. This tends to reinforce the dysfunctional behavior, either t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560505 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:07:41 +0100 3560505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542891&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FBZKdcVJCVwY%2F Alcoholics, addicts, compulsive gamblers and codependents usually have elevated levels of anxiety and more anxiety attacks. There ways to deal with anxiety that are complimentary to the 12 Steps. These are; Accept that anxiety is a normal part of life. It is not a sign that you are going mad or a bad person Don’t try to find out the reason for your anxiety. Searching for a reason only increases it due to frustrated searching. You may not find the source because the cause is normally out of awareness, subconscious. Don’t try to control the anxiety. Attempting to control anxiety creates more anxiety and if control fails it only increases anxiety. Just let it be. Accept your anxiety as a signal Anxiety will lessen if you leave it alone. The thing that keeps anxiety alive is constant... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542891 Thu, 06 May 2010 16:41:00 +0100 3542891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538057&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgloria-steinem-on-gambling-quote-of-the-day%2F Women’s total instinct for gambling is satisfied by marriage. –Gloria Steinem Post from: BlissTree Gloria Steinem on Gambling: Quote of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538057 Thu, 06 May 2010 13:00:08 +0100 3538057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519720&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FoIgMBdaQR0M%2F Compulsive gambling? Gamblers Anonymous asks its new members to answer the following “20 Questions” in order to determine the severity of their gambling addiction: Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling? Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? Has gambling affected your reputation? Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? Have you ever gambled to get money to pay debts or solve financial difficulties? Has gambling ever caused a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? After winning, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? Do you often gamble until you run out of money? Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling? Have you ever sold anything to finance ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519720 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:53:58 +0100 3519720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3480934&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FcbTAXhrqxDY%2F Diffused nebula in Sagittarius; courtesy NASA Many people with newfound sobriety from addiction, alcoholism, gambling and codependency are challenged by philosophical questions such as posed here. My life is… a mystery which I do not attempt to understand, as though I were led by the hand in a night where I see nothing, but can fully depend on the Love and Protection of Him Who guides me.     – Thomas Merton – When I laugh, God laughs.  When I weep, God weeps.  When I need, God says, “Yes.” I have come to know that there are many different ways to express spirituality and  know that the Universe is showing me my way.  Spirituality is not defined only as religion.  Spirituality is the yearning of the heart toward something larger than ourselves and the desire to leap the... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480934 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:11:36 +0100 3480934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476088&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F20-questions-for-gamblers%2F Gamblers Anonymous asks its new members to answer the following “20 Questions” in order to determine the severity of their gambling addiction: Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling? Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? Has gambling affected your reputation? Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? Have you ever gambled to get money to pay debts or solve financial difficulties? Has gambling ever caused a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? After winning, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? Do you often gamble until you run out of money? Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling? Have you ever sold anything to finance your gambling? Are yo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476088 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:01:10 +0100 3476088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435253&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcodependent-and-alcoholic-games%2F Codependents and alcoholics/ addicts adopt behaviours and temporary personality traits. These behaviours are not deliberate or premeditated. They are built up very slowly over a period of time, bit-by-bit. Adult children of alcoholism may have started their process in childhood. Other codependents may have begun adapting when they set out on a relationship with an alcoholic/ addict. Alcoholics, addicts, gamblers, workaholics often report they started changing soon after they began their particular addictive behaviour. All of these people only report their actions in retrospect. That is after they have begun recovery and returned to spiritual lives. While they are practicing these abnormal activities they cannot see their own pain and the effects on others. This is sometimes called denial ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435253 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:06:00 +0100 3435253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433170&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F12-signs-of-a-spiritual-awakening%2F The 12-Step program focuses on more than just stopping controlism, drugging or drinking. The program also builds basic human spiritual values and practices. These in turn give a natural emotional high to any life situation. No matter what the initial problem; adult child of alcoholism, codependency, emotions, gambling, alcoholism or addiction; after working the program most experience these effects. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. Frequent attacks of smiling. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. A loss of ability to worry. A loss of interest in conflic... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433170 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:35:00 +0100 3433170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420762&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpajama-gamblers-2%2F Pajama gamblers could lose their shirts: Online gambling can be dangerously comfortable People who gamble from the comfort of their home tend to think they’re more in control of their gambling than people who gamble in casinos, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Researchers June Cotte and Kathryn A. Latour found surprisingly little previous research on their subject: the habits and motivations of online gamblers, who contribute to a $10 billion a year industry. Their study found that, unlike casino gamblers, who seek thrills and social experiences, online gamblers seek the anonymity their home computers provide. “For casino gamblers, gambling provides a perceived social connection with unknown others in a sense of shared fates and temporary community... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420762 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:13:39 +0100 3420762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395088&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-8%2F …this happens to you when you visit Mohegan Sun in Connecticut: Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395088 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:07:46 +0100 3395088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385560&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F083caHwTkLQ%2F Do you use substances or engage in compulsive activities to regulate your mood? Do you reach for something sweet, a couple of drinks, or a pack of cigarettes after a difficult day because you can’t unwind without them? Do you race to the stores to spend away the day’s frustrations or run around in circles taking more time to get less done? If these self-defeating habits sound familiar, Emotional Sobriety will shed light on why and how these coping mechanisms threaten your health and impact resilience. When we manage the stresses of the day by turning to outside ‘mood managers’ such as food, sex, work, shopping, gambling, drugs, and alcohol rather than healthier forms of ’self-soothing,’ it is because we lack emotional sobriety–the state of proc... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385560 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0100 3385560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385553&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FOrlbEkCK6-U%2F Drug commonly used for alcoholism craving curbs urges of pathological gamblers A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers – it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota. Seventy-seven people participated in the double-blind, placebo controlled study. Fifty-eight men and women took 50, 100, or 150 milligrams of naltrexone every day for 18 weeks. Forty percent of the 49 participants who took the drug and completed the study, quit gambling for at least one month. Their urge to gamble also significantly dropped in intensity and frequency. The other 19 participants took a placebo. But, only 10.5 percent of those who took the placebo were able to a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385553 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:38:42 +0100 3385553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359228&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FV90yLZjW3JI%2F Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler. Problem gambling can get worse over time, and gambling problems can range from mild to severe. What are some signs of problem gambling? When people have a problem with gambling, many times they feel like they need to; bet more money more frequently, feel irritated when they try to stop, and think that they can “chase” their losses to recover money. This can lead to more gambling, despite financial loss and the trust of friends and loved ones. In general, people with gambling problems usually spend a large portion of their income on gambling. Do a lot of people have problems with gambling? If gambling is becoming a problem f... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359228 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:55 +0100 3359228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339812&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FhU6aWC_nUoQ%2F “Relapse is never an accident. Relapse is a sign that we have a reservation in our program.” Narcotics Anonymous, Basic Text, p. 76 These reservations can apply to alcoholism, addiction, compulsive gambling, codependency or sex addiction. A reservation is something we set aside for future use. In our case, a reservation is the expectation that, if such-and-such happens, we will surely relapse. What event do we expect will be too painful to bear? Maybe we think that if a spouse or lover leaves us, we will have to get high. If we lose our job, surely, we think, we will use. Or maybe it’s the death of a loved one that we expect to be unbearable. In any case, the reservations we harbour gives us permission to use when they come true-as they often do. We can prepare ourselves for ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339812 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:42:43 +0100 3339812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316253&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F4TFYX3y6UOo%2F Anyone can learn online More than 100 Free Places to Learn Online – and Counting People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency, gambling and sex addiction often find they have a ‘need to learn’. Or they find they have missed learning some basic stuff about life and how to live. This list of free online education may help some people. Topics include; Online Tutorials and How-to Sites Higher Education and Open Education Initiatives Free CE, CME, and CEU Cooking Business and Professional Skills Dance Economics Handy Things to Know Economics Health Human Resources International Development Language, Spelling, and Grammar Skills Law Maths Music and Art Sports, Recreation, and Hobbies Theological Web and Computer Skills CAUTION; Select a course wisely that does not inte... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316253 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:55:12 +0100 3316253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314799&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxVFPl8RLECI%2F “Seeking sexual satisfaction is a basic desire, and masturbation is often our first teenage natural sexual activity. It’s the way we discover our eroticism, the way we learn to respond sexually, the way we learn to love ourselves and to build self-esteem.” -Betty Dodson, renowned artist, author and sex educator And, said Woody Allen, “it’s having sex with the one you love.” Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, ACOA or codependency may not be in a sexually active relationship. Relations may need to be rekindled or new relationships may be needed. Additionally, many people may not want to endanger their new found sobriety by being involved in an emotionally charged relationship. Masturbation is normal and common Masturbation is one of the mo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314799 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:10:20 +0100 3314799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314800&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F7H9UZUmD1mQ%2F Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life as they grow older. But, with aging, there may be changes that can cause problems. This can be more critical for people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, ACOA, gambling or sex addiction. What Are Normal Changes? Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These changes sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. A woman may notice changes in her vagina. As a woman ages, her vagina can shorten and narrow. Her vaginal walls can become thinner and also a little stiffer. Most women will have less vaginal lubrication. These changes could affect sexual function and/or pleasure. Talk with your doctor about these proble... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314800 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:45:00 +0100 3314800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290996&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F91BwAxbv7tU%2F This article may help. Letting someone else’s behavior determine how we feel at every turn is irresponsible. Our emotions should be determined by us, not by someone else. But no doubt we have spent years confusing the boundaries that separate us from other people. Whether at work or at home, we have too often let someone else’s “insanity” affect how we behave and how we feel. At first, it may seem insensitive not to react to others’ problems or negative behavior. We may fear they’ll think we simply don’t care about them. Learning that it is far more caring to let other people handle their own lives takes time and patience. But with practice, it will begin to feel comfortable. In fact, in time it will feel freeing and wonderful. I will work on detac... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290996 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:05:04 +0100 3290996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291003&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxTJpC4ULFKg%2F Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Sexercises: Workouts to Work You Up You know all of the good-for-you arguments for becoming more physically active, but here’s an especially attractive reward: exercise can improve your sex life. This is especially so for women in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, adult children of alcoholism, co-dependency, compulsive gambling or depression. Being physically active helps you feel more interested in sex, gives you the energy and strength you need for enjoying your partner or yourself more, reduces the stress that can block sexual interest and builds the muscles used in sexual intimacy. Research shows that exercise boosts women’s sexual arousal—even if they were experiencing low sexual desire before starting physical activity. That ef... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291003 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:37:22 +0100 3291003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283832&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F-RtDZn8iSSw%2F Healthy Habits avoid relapse Although this is about a relapse into alcoholism/ addiction, it applies to many other areas of life, from overeating to relationships, co-dependency and money problems. Learn to recognize the danger signals, your life depends on it. 1. Exhaustion - Allowing yourself to become overly tired or in poor health. Some Alcoholics are also prone to work addictions – perhaps in a hurry to make up for lost time. Good health and enough rest are important. If you feel well you are more apt to think well. Feel poorly and your thinking is apt to deteriorate. Feel bad enough and you might begin thinking a drink couldn’t make it any worse. 2. Dishonesty - This begins with a pattern of unnecessary little lies and deceits with fellow workers, friends, and family. The... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283832 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:34:35 +0100 3283832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273085&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FI7z4bxsaj_k%2F Twenty Questions to help identify sexually compulsive actions Sexual addiction can be a problem for people in recovery from alcoholism, gambling, addiction or co-dependency. This can be so whether one is gay, lesbian or straight. These questions may help identify or dismiss the problem. The Twenty Questions Do you frequently experience remorse, depression, or guilt about your sexual activity? Do you feel your sexual drive and activity is getting out of control? Have you repeatedly tried to stop or reduce certain sexual behaviors, but inevitably you could not? Are you unable to resist sexual advances, or turn down sexual propositions when offered? Do you use sex to escape from uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, anger, resentment, guilt, etc. which seem to disappear when th... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273085 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:35:00 +0100 3273085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273087&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8pG0eTyYVe4%2F 40+ Sexuality Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or co-dependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. This may be true for straight, gays or lesbians. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliché, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. Th... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273087 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:05:00 +0100 3273087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271203&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKcRaniTvwmw%2F The relationship within our ‘self’ of body, mind and emotions shapes our ability to relate to other people, and to the spiritual power in the universe. Depression, addictions, compulsive behaviour and low self-esteem are but symptoms, signs of a broken relationship within our ‘self’. They are symptoms of a ‘wounded spirituality’. When this connection between our body, mind and emotions is broken or damaged, our ability, our ‘response-ability’, to respond healthily to life’s circumstances is limited. In 12 Step recovery our task is to identify and undo the broken parts of ourselves and learn to respond positively and creatively – to say YES to life in a way which enables serenity to grow and be maintained. Some of these symptoms are; Alcoholism / drug addict... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271203 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:36:48 +0100 3271203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262906&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F_-LLHaTRFGI%2F This article may help you think about the issues involved. Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out? I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working the program!” What are the signs of burnout? As a professional counsellor I have researched burnout. According to the best research available on the subject there are three aspects of burnout: 1. Perception of Inequity/Unfairness/Injustice When you start to feel like you are getting the short end of the deal, being mistreated, under-appreciated, the program is not working for you… You may be burning out. 2. Emotional Exhaustion When you start to run out of emotional gas you know som... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262906 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0100 3262906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259269&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FMQr5lGvE6bA%2F ACOA's often have inner shadows of early life Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) refers to individuals who have grown up in a dysfunctional family as a result of their parents or caretakers alcoholism. Each ACOA finds they often have common characteristics in adulthood as the result of their childhood and upbringing, often including alcohol or drug abuse themselves. These traits can also be found in other dysfunctional families that include drug addiction, compulsive gamblers, or workaholism. The condition is often referred to as co-dependency as the sufferer usually needs a person dependent or addicted to alcohol or drugs to feel needed. Adult Children of Alcoholics can also refer to any 12 Step Fellowship that, like Al-anon, who assist ACOA with their common problems. Common Traits ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259269 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:22:33 +0100 3259269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251400&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcontrol-freak%2F Do you want to control life like a canal controls water Controllism Questionnaire. Many people in recovery from alcoholism, co-dependency and gambling find they have issues relating to control and submission. To find a comfortable medium one needs to examine the extremes. This is one extreme. Do you find yourself serious most of the time so that having fun is difficult for you? Do you find yourself feeling insecure and lonely even in the company of others? Have you ever felt yourself living a life of quiet desperation? Do you often hide your true feelings? Do you either try to make everything “smooth” or do you try to disrupt and stir things up? Do you have long lists and reminders of what you would like to see accomplished and do you get upset if these aren’t fulfilled... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251400 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:20:29 +0100 3251400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251402&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdental-infections-in-recovery%2F This article from the American Academy of Family Physicians may help identify problems. What is dental caries? Dental caries (CARE-eez) is an infection caused by certain bacteria (germs) in your mouth. It destroys the enamel (the hard outer layer) and dentin (the bone-like tissue under the enamel) of your teeth. More common names for dental caries are cavities and tooth decay. How can I prevent dental caries? Taking care of your mouth is important. You and your family should visit a dentist each year, starting at one year of age. You should brush and floss twice a day with toothpaste that contains fluoride (FLOOR-ide). You can start teaching children to brush with a small amount of low-fluoride toothpaste when they are two years old. After six years of age, children can use regular fluorid... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251402 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:54:44 +0100 3251402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248707&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fpa2dG3lu7HE%2F Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency and gambling can bring new and unexpected ways to be in love and to express that love. Recovering people may need to rekindle an existing relationship. Or, they may have started a new relationship or sexual orientation with new a partner. To strengthen relationships, counsellors advise couples to “make weekly dates” or “go away on a couple’s weekend.” Those are great ideas, but let’s be realistic: that’s not always possible. These 11 quick and simple ways to express love let busy couples rekindle or promote romance among the chaos of everyday life. 1. Embrace your past. 2. Be kids together – let the inner child out. 3. Wrap your mate in love. 4. Speak the languages of love. 5. Write love notes to eac... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248707 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:58:04 +0100 3248707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239826&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fare-we-o-k-yet-4-tools-to-become-o-k-with-others%2F We are O.K. Principles of Behaviour – Relating to Others People in 12 Step recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency and compulsive gambling are learning new ways of relating to others. One of the tools that can be used is looking at the outcome of interactions between yourself and others. By using these 4 simple tools ones relationships can improve. Aggressive Behaviour When you act aggressively, you express your own feelings, thoughts and opinions without respect for the rights and needs of other people. The goal of aggressive behaviour is to dominate or win, and the effect is to make others feel humiliated, ignored or overpowered. This can leave you with the feeling: ‘I’m O.K.’ Or: ‘I’m O.K. – Your not O.K.’, and the other person with the feeling: �... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239826 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:52:55 +0100 3239826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212606&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F6y5o0zhf2sg%2F Sex takes 3 to 13 minutes This story may help people who are discovering their new sexuality in recovery. Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and co-dependency is a journey of discovery of self. And, self includes ones sexuality. Maybe men had it right all along: It doesn’t take long to be satisfied in bed. A survey of sex therapists concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes. The findings, to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, strike at the notion that endurance is the key to a great sex life. If that sounds like good news to you, don’t cheer too loudly. The time does not count foreplay, and the therapists did rate sexual intercourse that lasts from 1 to 2 minutes as “too short.” Story Hig... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212606 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:07:20 +0100 3212606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189410&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fr3Dt1vRoHK8%2F Sexual dysfunction can be so lonely Sexual Dysfunction and Recovery Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, compulsive gambling and adult children of alcoholics may identify with some of these. Sexuality may be very different in recovery and some people may have many questions about their sexual functions. Sexual dysfunction is the persistent or recurrent inability to react emotionally or physically to sexual stimulation in a way expected of the average healthy person or according to one’s own standards of acceptable sexual response. Sexual dysfunction can occur during the desire, excitement, plateau, or orgasm stage of the sexual response cycle. For example, one of the most common dysfunctions is inhibited arousal during the excitement stage. This presents as ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189410 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:46:53 +0100 3189410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180409&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F6-types-of-gamblers%2F Gambling can become compulsive People in recovery may recognise one or more of these types of gambler. 1 – Professional gamblers make their living by gambling and thus consider it a profession. They are skilled in the games they choose to play and are able to control both the amount of money and time spent gambling. Thus, professional gamblers are not addicted to gambling. They patiently wait for the best bet and then try to win as much as they can. 2 – In contrast to professional gamblers, antisocial or personality gamblers use gambling as a way to get money by illegal means. They are likely to be involved in fixing horse or dog races, or playing with loaded dice or marked cards. They may attempt to use a compulsive gambling diagnosis as a legal defence. 3 – Casual socia... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180409 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:27:59 +0100 3180409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164057&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fskr3BwGQku8%2F DEFENSES to PROGRESS in Recovery and Living If, instead of being honest, we respond without naming a feeling, we are hiding. The ways we hide our feelings are many, and we call them defences. Each defence prevents us from being known. These behaviours are typically practiced by alcoholics, addicts, co-dependents, adult children of alcoholics, compulsive gamblers, sex [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164057 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:16:18 +0100 3164057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136721&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FNSjL-PNpNUw%2F What are the social and economic effects of gambling addiction? In 1998 the National Gambling Impact Study Commission funded a study to determine the overall cost to society posed by problem and pathological gamblers in the United States. The results showed that approximately $5 billion was lost annually, with an additional $40 billion in lifetime costs for [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136721 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:17:17 +0100 3136721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119065&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fphases-to-compulsive-gambling%2F What are the “three phases” of gambling addiction? The progressive, downward cycle of pathological gambling typically follows a pattern of increasing involvement in the addictive behavior. Robert L. Custer, M.D., identified the development of the disease as following three phases: During the winning phase, gamblers experience a big win-or a series of wins-that leaves them with unreasonable optimism that their winning will continue. This leads them to feel great excitement when gambling, and they begin increasing the amounts of their bets. During the losing phase, the gamblers often begin bragging about wins they have had, start gambling alone, think more about gambling and borrow money-legally or illegally. They start lying to family and friends and become more irritable, restless and ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119065 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:49:35 +0100 3119065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119072&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholism-gambling-linked%2F . A new research study reveals a strong link between alcohol dependency and gambling problems, Reuters reported. According to researchers at the Research Institute on Addictions at the University at Buffalo, N.Y., adults with an alcohol addiction are 23 times more likely to have a gambling problem than those who do not drink. “If you’re in trouble with alcohol, the odds you’re also in trouble with gambling increase enormously,” said lead author Dr. John W. Welte. “Most of that correlation is that problem behaviors tend to cluster in the same people.” The study also found factors that identified which racial and ethnic groups were more likely to have a gambling problem. “Gambling is more common among lower socioeconomic people, blacks and Hispanics, than am... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119072 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:15:33 +0100 3119072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115293&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FPCNyu3FEAXk%2F Denial Breaking through denial is alcoholic’s first step in recovery Looking in the mirror and accepting what we see can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It’s especially hard when the image staring us in the face is painful or doesn’t fit with how we want to see ourselves. Sometimes, the truth is so painful that we avoid it at any cost. Refusing to accept a painful reality that alters the perception of ourselves is a psychological defence called denial. As human beings, we may use denial to protect ourselves from knowledge, insight or awareness that threatens our self-esteem, mental or physical health, or security. The term “denial” is often used in the chemical dependency field to describe people who deny substance abuse problems. “Denial is the tendency of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115293 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:09:28 +0100 3115293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082613&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmindfulness-in-recovery%2F This idea is taking hold among people who practice the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082613 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:42:00 +0100 3082613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056892&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F-GUR54P1vJU%2F Online Gambling People who gamble from the comfort of their home tend to think they’re more in control of their gambling than people who gamble in casinos, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Authors June Cotte (University of Western Ontario) and Kathryn A. Latour (University of Nevada-Las Vegas) found surprisingly little previous research on their subject: the habits and motivations of online gamblers, who contribute to a $10 billion a year industry. Their study found that, unlike casino gamblers, who seek thrills and social experiences, online gamblers seek the anonymity their home computers provide. “For casino gamblers, gambling provides a perceived social connection with unknown others in a sense of shared fates and temporary community. Online gam... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056892 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:43:07 +0100 3056892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045030&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fachieve-a-deep-uninterrupted-sleep%2F This article from Readers Digest may help people in recovery from addiction, alcoholism, gambling or co-dependency. Night-time Habits Blessed sleep — the holy grail of health. Lack of sleep can send your blood sugar levels skyrocketing, contribute to weight gain, lead to depression, put you at risk for diabetes, and cause brain damage. Since we’re all in agreement that a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health and mood, pick three of these tips to follow each night until you get the night’s sleep you so desperately crave. The article has 24 hints that you can choose from. If your 3 don’t work try others or a different combination. The hints are; Create a transition routine. Figure out your body cycle. Sprinkle just-washed shee... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045030 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0100 3045030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023419&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdo-you-have-a-gambling-problem%2F Compulsive gambling? Gamblers Anonymous asks its new members to answer the following “20 Questions” in order to determine the severity of their gambling addiction: Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling? Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? Has gambling affected your reputation? Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? Have you ever gambled to get money to pay debts or solve financial difficulties? Has gambling ever caused a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? After winning, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? Do you often gamble until you run out of money? Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling? Have you ever sold anything to finance ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023419 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:09:06 +0100 3023419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023420&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdenial-of-alcoholism%2F Denial may lead to rock bottom Breaking through denial is alcoholic’s first step in recovery Looking in the mirror and accepting what we see can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It’s especially hard when the image staring us in the face is painful or doesn’t fit with how we want to see ourselves. Sometimes, the truth is so painful that we avoid it at any cost. Refusing to accept a painful reality that alters the perception of ourselves is a psychological defense called denial. As human beings, we may use denial to protect ourselves from knowledge, insight or awareness that threatens our self-esteem, mental or physical health, or security. The term “denial” is often used in the chemical dependency field to describe people who deny substance abuse proble... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023420 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:53:15 +0100 3023420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993938&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F11-ways-to-detect-and-solve-internet-addiction%2F This article may help if one follows the tips before a real addiction develops. I’m not a psychiatrist: if you fear your problem is so serious you need professional help, go out and see one. I’m going to write this article for those who might have trouble leaving the computer behind when the back of your eyes are telling you it’s definitely bedtime, but your spouse hasn’t packed up and left yet as a result of it – not quite a full-blown addiction, just on your way there. Detecting the Problem The problem with many addictions is that it can be hard to tell when a hobby has become more than just that, and taken a hold on you. It can also be hard to be honest with yourself when facing a list of symptoms, so make the extra effort now – we’re going to go through a few. Yo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993938 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:13:17 +0100 2993938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993939&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F11-ways-to-be-loving%2F This article provides some ideas as follows; Embrace your past. Be kids together – let the inner child out. Wrap your mate in love. Speak the languages of love. Write love notes to each other. Turn on the charm. Connect online. Remember the little things. Send a card or note snail mail. Celebrate everything. Just say it – I love you. Your partner needs to hear those three simple words daily. Whisper it, sing it, shout it. Say it. Celebrate recovery Full story at Christianity Today See also; HALT being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Related Reading: (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993939 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:05:32 +0100 2993939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944104&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffeature-article-gamblers-who-%25e2%2580%2598stay-in-action%25e2%2580%2599%2F Some compulsive gamblers are said to have abstinence but not sobriety. They are considered at risk for relapse. “Staying in action” is a term that can describe the non-gambling gambler who may have underlying desires not consistent with serenity.The Staying in action syndrome may include: depression; anxiety; irritability,anger; grandiosity,pomposity, an inflated ego;an inability to delay gratification, impatience and impulsivity; self-pity; being a workaholic, other compulsive behaviors, tunnel vision, a lack of balance; intolerance, rigidity, being overly judgmental; nostalgia toward or romanticizing of one’s drinking or drug use; and emotional constriction, lack of spontaneity, failure to enjoy life.Staying In Action may include many of the above symptoms and be acted out ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944104 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:44 +0100 2944104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2923474&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcauses-of-addictive-gambling%2F Gambling can become addictiveAlthough the causes of pathological gambling are not known for certain, researchers have made many observations about the dynamics of the disease and the personality profiles of those who succumb to it. Gambling addiction expert Dr. Richard Rosenthal believes that three criteria are necessary for a person to become a pathological gambler:An intolerable feeling state, such as helplessness, depression, or guiltA highly developed capacity for self-deception, andExposure to gambling under circumstances in which it is valued. AlsoPhysical or hereditary predispositions are also thought to play a role, though these links have not been proven or disproven.One study conducted by Alec Roy, M.D., formerly of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, showed t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2923474 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:11:56 +0100 2923474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859157&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F5kLzpvmiyBo%2F Setting the Mood: Beyond Roses and Chocolates from the Womens Sexual Health Center. Women in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, compulsive gambling and ACOA may find this article helpful. Our partners can be remarkably out of touch with understanding what gets us in the mood. Instead of limiting seduction to fancy dinners, [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859157 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:49:18 +0100 2859157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859158&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FbmBXPGi7XvY%2F Many people, straights, gays or lesbians in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and codependency may wonder if they have another problem with sex. These are the characteristics most Sexual Compulsives seem to have in common: As adolescents, we used fantasy and compulsive masturbation to avoid feelings, and continued this tendency into our adult lives with compulsive sex. Compulsive [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859158 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:48:37 +0100 2859158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814712&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-sexual-health%2F Women Say Sexual Health Issues Impact Multiple Aspects of Their Lives. Many women in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, compulsive gambling or co-dependency may identify with this survey. The women included were heterosexual, lesbian and/or bisexual. National Survey Shows 70% of Women Have Experienced a Sexual Health Issue A new survey released today shows 70 percent of women report having experienced a sexual health issue, of which 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned. The survey also found that many women claim they would be comfortable talking to a health care provider about a sexual health issue, but less than one-fifth (18%) actually visited their health care provider when they experienced one. The survey, commissioned by the US National Women’s Health Resource Cente... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814712 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:53:53 +0100 2814712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770244&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F10-benefits-of-love%2F “I need somebody to love,” sang the Beatles, and they got it right. Love and health are intertwined in surprising ways. Humans are wired for connection, and when we cultivate good relationships, the rewards are immense. But we’re not necessarily talking about spine-tingling romance. "People who fall in love say it feels wonderful and agonizing at the same time.” All those ups and downs can be a source of stress. Says Harry Reis, PhD, co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. “There is very nice evidence that people who participate in satisfying, long-term relationships fare better on a whole variety of health measures,” Adds Reis. Most of the research in this area centers on marriage, but Reis believes many of the perks extend to other close relationships &#... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770244 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:15:00 +0100 2770244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766315&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fjust-one-more-chance%2F This is your last chance God, all I ask is . . . . . . that you give me one more chance! ———————————————   The irony of this metaphor will not be lost on recovering alcoholics, addicts, compulsive gamblers or co-dependents. Each and every one has more that likely nearly been in this situation. See also; 23rd Psalm for Recovery AA Offers Recovery Not Religion Lotus Eaters and Marijuana Dependency is a Ravenous Beast Definition of Co-dependency Tariki: Embracing Despair, Discovering Peace by Hiroyuki Itsuki Pocket Sponsor, 24/7 Back to the Basics Support for Addiction Recovery by Shelly Marshall Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by E-mail Relat... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766315 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:37:00 +0100 2766315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751886&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FFr2fYFB1Lzk%2F A further chapter in Britain’s economic suicide comes from Tax Notes International today (subscription only): In a move apparently aimed at lowering their tax bills, major U.K. sports bookmakers William Hill and Ladbrokes plan to relocate their sports betting operations to Gibraltar, according to media reports. The move by William Hill was announced on August 4 and was subsequently followed by Ladbrokes’ announcement on August 6. The moves are projected to cost the U.K. Treasury millions of pounds in tax revenue, according to an August 6 report on www.guardian.co.uk. The departure of these sports betting firms, particularly if other sports bookmakers follow, could put the U.K.’s entire online gambling market (the largest legal betting market in the world) beyond the reac... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751886 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:22:36 +0100 2751886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2738019&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F6-sex-blunders-made-by-men%2F Men in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, compulsive gambling or co-dependency are rediscovering their sexuality as well as other parts of their lives. Some sexual myths may persist from past experiences. Others may never have been aware of some of these sexual misunderstandings made about women. This extract of an article from WebMD may help to minimise those interpretations. Don’t forget to read the full article. Hey guys, think you know everything there is to know about having sex with women? That erotic encyclopedia you carry around in your head may contain a lot of basic errors and omissions about women’s sexuality — errors that can lead to sex mistakes. That’s because — after learning the facts of life — most of us are left to figure out sex for ou... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2738019 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:18:31 +0100 2738019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734276&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmasturbation-in-recovery-2%2F "Seeking sexual satisfaction is a basic desire, and masturbation is often our first teen natural sexual activity. It’s the way we discover our eroticism, the way we learn to respond sexually, the way we learn to love ourselves and to build self-esteem."  -Betty Dodson, renowned artist, author and sex educator And, said Woody Allen, Masturbation! – "it’s having sex with the one you love." Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, ACOA or co-dependency may not be in a sexually active relationship. Relations may need to be rekindled or new relationships may be needed. Additionally, many people may not want to endanger their new found sobriety by being involved in an emotionally charged relationship. Masturbation is one of the most common... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734276 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:11:00 +0100 2734276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727428&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-bliss-takes-time%2F Sex takes 3 to 13 minutes, study says This story may help people who are discovering their new sexuality in recovery. Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and co-dependency is a journey of discovery of self. And, self includes ones own sexuality. Maybe men had it right all along: It doesn’t take long to satisfy a woman in bed. A survey of sex therapists concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes. The findings, to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, strike at the notion that endurance is the key to a great sex life. If that sounds like good news to you, don’t cheer too loudly. The time does not count foreplay, and the therapists did rate sexual intercourse that lasts from 1 to 2 minutes as “too shor... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727428 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:41:00 +0100 2727428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667740&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffinding-love-when-over-60%2F This article from PsychCentral tells the story of an elderly women who found love again and gives some pointers. Want to find love again? There’s no reason to think that you can’t find someone to love. A few simple pointers may help. Start with giving yourself a pep talk. Don’t try to replace someone you’ve lost. Let friends and acquaintances know that you are open to meeting someone special. Be honest about what you’re looking for. Consider online dating services as a way to enlarge your pool of eligible singles. Be reasonably cautious Trust your instincts. Know what you want. When you find yourself wanting to spend more time with someone who seems promising, please remember that you both already have pretty full lives. Don’t expect your adult kids to love your new lo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667740 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:35:14 +0100 2667740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626284&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-is-sexy-top-posts-2%2F Many articles have proved very popular over the last few years. These are the most popular. 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Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626284 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:59:57 +0100 2626284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2611181&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-is-sexy-book-shop%2F An Amazon recovery book shop has been added to RecoveryIsSexy.com Selected topics are separated for your convenience. These are; Sexuality Alcoholics Anonymous Adult Children of Alcoholics Al-anon The 12 Steps Gambling Sexual Addiction Quit Smoking Depression Bipolar or Manic-Depression Click here or at the top of each page. Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by EmailRelated Posts:Anonymous Alcoholics Will Gather in VladivostokAcceptance10 Stress Busters8 Top Sex Mistakes Men MakeRecovery Takes Practice (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2611181 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:26:26 +0100 2611181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469440&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fnj5MO1NbbQ4%2F From The Wall Street Journal today, an article about the federal freezing or seizing of 27,000 online gambling accounts (including that of one of my colleagues, who shall remain nameless but is $150 short today). I blogged a few weeks ago about some (admittedly very dim) light on the horizon so far as the freedom to gamble online is concerned, but this is a setback indeed. The Poker Players’ Alliance (a lobby group for online poker players) says this is the first time that players’ accounts (as opposed to the gambling site operators themselves) have been targeted. U.S. laws  against gambling online, and the way those laws are administered, are an affront to personal freedom and a threat to our trading relationships. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469440 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:06:05 +0100 2469440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447665&cid=t_109467_109_f&fid=37784&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychblog.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fpodcasts%2FDrMarkGriffiths.mp3 In this study Mark Griffiths is investigating some of the cognitive differences between regular and non-regular gamblers. In particular he is interested in discovering whether regular fruit machine payers think differently to non-regular players. That is, whether regular fruit machine players display cognitive distortions. You can read the full text article of the 1994 study here at PsychExchange or for a more concise and readable versions pop over to Holah.co.uk. Last January Mark Griffiths spoke at conferences in Leeds and London about this study and the context into which it fell.  Here we have podcasts of the conference and the PowerPoint which was used at the conference (Thanks to Mark Griffiths for providing the powerpoint). Mark Griffiths Talk: Full Version Mark Griffiths Talk: Ed... PsychBLOG.co.uk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447665 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:39 +0100 2447665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441257&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbetting-on-weight-loss%2F Take a gamble People bet on the horses, football, basketball, and pretty much any sport in between. So why not bet on weight loss? That’s what over a 1,000 dieters in the United Kingdom have signed up for on the StickK website. The American based start-up was created last year by two Yale professors who wanted to help people achieve their goals and objectives by enabling them to form Commitment Contracts. Dieters in the UK have been joining up and betting on their ability to lose a specified amount of weight in a specified time frame. If  you don’t succeed,  you lose money. But you don’t just lose a designated amount of money. The money that you lose is paid to a charity that you nominated when you join up. But wait, there’s a twist. You have to nominate a charity that you would ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441257 Sun, 24 May 2009 10:49:24 +0100 2441257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389660&cid=t_109467_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FZtP_7C0-_28%2F Following on from the mildly good news of a few weeks ago, Barney Frank (D, MA) has announced that he will introduce a bill tomorrow to roll back current restrictions on gambling online (the restrictions are made operative by bans on U.S. banks from processing transactions to and from gambling websites).  Although the details of the bill are yet to be released, this here article contains some good analysis. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389660 Tue, 05 May 2009 21:27:58 +0100 2389660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249454&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthis-idea-is-taking-hold-among-people-who-practice-the-twelve-steps-of-alcoholics-anonymous%2F Mindfulness deepens daily practice of the Twelve Steps "Mindfulness" is changing our cultural conversation about health, including recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Interest in the therapeutic uses of mindfulness has increased. The National Institutes of Health has launched studies of mindfulness as an adjunct treatment for people dealing with substance abuse, cancer, bone marrow transplants, problem gambling, low back pain, fibromyalgia and other conditions. Mindfulness is also a core element of new developments in mental health treatment, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness comes from the oldest practice of Buddhist meditation—vipassana, usually translated in English as "insight meditation." This pra... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249454 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:38:29 +0100 2249454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249455&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdisease-risks-of-non-straight-sex%2F   What are the risks of sexual activities other than penile-vaginal intercourse? In recovery from alcoholism, addiction and compulsive gambling many people begin to take more responsibility for their sexual behaviors. Many couples engage in mutual masturbation, oral sex and anal sex instead of penile-vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy and avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These activities reduce the risk of pregnancy, but most people don’t know that the risk of spreading an STI stays significantly high. Various infections may be spread through blood, saliva, semen, and feces. Different organisms have different risks of being spread, but the risk is always increased with open sores and abrasions, or other breaks in the skin, oral or vaginal lining. Few ind... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249455 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:29:53 +0100 2249455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2233970&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-18%2F Volume 10 Issue 027 CWE March 2 2009 Addiction Time to intervene when game play is an addiction’, says The 2/25/09 Vancouver Sun. It warns that youngsters easily get addicted to video games. Parkinsons offers clue to addiction, reports The 2/26/09 Gazette. Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute have found insight into the brain chemistry behind addiction by studying [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2233970 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:39:37 +0100 2233970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195089&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-16%2F Volume 10 Issue 025 CWE February 16 2009 Crime Casinos ripped off,  2/14/09 AP item in the Edmonton Journal. ‘A man involved in a sophisticated card-cheating ring has pleaded guilty to defrauding casinos in California and Canada of some $1 million by bribing card dealers and using card-counting devices’. Legal Gambling ‘Trent University sociology professor Dr. Jim Cosgrave recently [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195089 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:19:28 +0100 2195089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173464&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-15%2F Volume 10 Issue 024 CWE February 9 2009 Addiction ‘Problem Gambling May Rise as Economy Falls’ warns an MSNBC article. 2.3 million in U.S. are compulsive gamblers In any given year, about 1 percent of American adults — or some 2.3 million people — are pathological gamblers addicted to the risk and excitement of the wager. The warning comes [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173464 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:10:28 +0100 2173464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2169895&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fphd-looking-for-survey-responders-online-gambling%2F This study seeks [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2169895 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:05:36 +0100 2169895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156955&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-14%2F Volume 10 Issue 023 CWE February 2 2009 Youth Education is a sure bet to show gambling risks, is an article in The 1/27/09 Ottawa Citizen is saying that research shows that youth gambling is a serious problem needing to be addressed by the OLGC and by educators. Bruno Schlumberger, an aspiring elementary school teacher, says: I believe [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156955 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:54:23 +0100 2156955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098111&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-11%2F Volume 10 Issue 021 CWE January 12 2009 Horse-racing Horses at CDPEC determine winner of Pick 7 to Las Vegas Showdown, a 6-page item in the 1/3 PEI the Guardian, explains how the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre picks the horses for a Las Vegas race. A week later the paper reports: Saturday’s $2,300 top class at the Charlottetown [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098111 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:19 +0100 2098111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084330&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-10%2F Volume 10 Issue 020 CWE January 5 2009 Horse Racing If you wonder how this so-called ‘industry’ is doing in Quebec, just look at the title of this AP article in The 12/31/08 Toronto Star: Quebec racehorses sold for meat as tracks close. Finance Atlantic City Bleeds as Would Be Gamblers Pay Bills, a 12/30/08 Bloomberg item, paints a [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084330 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:42:30 +0100 2084330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075064&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network-newsletter%2F Volume 10 Issue 019 CWE December 29 2008 We wish all our readers a happy and gambling-free 2009! Addiction ‘When Gambling Becomes a Problem’, an article we found on 12/25 in ‘Under Arts Entertainment’ cannot have been written by normal people. We, at Canada’s Gambling Watch Network, consider ourselves as normal, but none of us have ever gambling [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075064 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:16:15 +0100 2075064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061636&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-9%2F Volume 10 Issue 018 CWE December 22 2008 Crime A 12/27/08 Toronto Star article shows that all sorts of gambling encourage crime. A woman got $80,000 settlement plus interest after a store manager allegedly stole her winning ticket. The story refers to Ombudsman André Marin’s scathing report of last year on questionable wins by lottery ticket sellers. [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061636 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:12:21 +0100 2061636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026957&cid=t_109467_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fwhat-happens-in-vegas-stays-in-vegas.html I got stuck in traffic, all alone, just me and NPR, talk radio. There's a story on about the suicide rate in Las Vegas. I didn't know it was higher than the rest of the country-- is that surprising? Oh, but for people who leave, the rate goes down, and for people who enter, the rate goes up. It's like something's in the water there (or maybe in some other substances?) From today's Las Vegas Sun reporter Marshall Allen writes-- The study, which will be published in the December edition of the peer-reviewed journal Social Science & Medicine, challenges one of the common attitudes about suicide in Las Vegas, Wray said. There’s a general resistance by Las Vegas leaders to admit the extent of the problem, he said, and suicide prevention is “not at the top of anyone’s agenda.” “Giv... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026957 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:02:00 +0100 2026957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027857&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-7%2F Volume 10 Issue 016 CWE December 8 2008 A bankrupt gambler has difficulties Our bankruptcy legislation – if we understand it correctly – makes a difference between gambling and gaming. Gambling is seen as a planned unlawful business action and as such it creates a great difficulty for victims of our governments’ promotion of gambling by using [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027857 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:22:38 +0100 2027857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006491&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-6%2F Volume 10 Issue 015 CWE December 1 2008 Bingo Bingo’s future a real gamble is an article in The 11/24/08 Ottawa Citizen that writes about the charities in Ontario, but that could be applied to all of Canada. Should we really feel sorry about the decline of bingo’s popularity as a fundraiser for charities?  What we may [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006491 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:55:46 +0100 2006491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1975728&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-4%2F Volume 10 Issue 013 CWE November 17 2008. Gambling Family Group Doesn’t Realize Gambling a Family Activity is a new effort by gambling propagators to cause people like us to be seen as fundamentalists rather than individuals who work together because they’d like to see mobster-minded governments, who pirate our society, to lose their power. This item [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1975728 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:50:10 +0100 1975728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947531&cid=t_109467_151_f&fid=35819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamblingwatchglobal.com%2Farchives%2Fcanada%25e2%2580%2599s-gambling-watch-network%25e2%2580%2599s-newsletter-3%2F Volume 10 Issue 012 CWE November 10 2008 Oh Canada Oh Canada, our one-time honest land, now governed by a gambling-financed band; Their mobster minds now practice piracy, and they refuse to see the harm that Gambling Watch can see! Please, bring our land back to its honesty. Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee Addictions ‘Help now available for [...] (Source: Gambling Watch Global) Gambling Watch Global blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947531 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:18:17 +0100 1947531