Jennifer McCrackin
Symptoms of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Being a functioning alcoholic doesn’t mean falling over in a drunken stupor. Sometimes alcoholics hide their problems really well. I’m...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Apr 219 min read
8 Things That Toxic Mothers Do
Marginalizing, scapegoating, and more. KEY POINTS A parent not only creates the world a child inhabits but also dictates how it is to be...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 125 min read
How Not to Worry About What Others Think of You
ANXIETY Overcoming the debilitating tendency to worry about being judged by others. KEY POINTS • Studies show that people consistently...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Sep 23, 20235 min read
How to Ask for Help So You Get What You Need
SELF-HELP ARTICLE Use assertiveness skills and these 9 tips when you need a favor. KEY POINTS Assertiveness skills include both the right...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Sep 23, 20235 min read
Fall Down, Get Up: How You Can Stop Feeling Negative
SELF-HELP ARTICLE Limited "willpower," past mistakes, and more. Cognitive distortions often lead to feeling bad about oneself. Problems...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jul 22, 20234 min read
Metamorphosis in Addiction Recovery: Brain, Body, Our Lives
The news about addiction — rising rates of addiction, record numbers of overdose deaths, and the like — tends to be bleak. As clinicians...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Letting Go of the Need for Control in Recovery
When in recovery, it’s easy to get caught up in who and what you think you should be. We can get lost in the turbulent thoughts of past...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jul 19, 202310 min read
5 Things Narcissists Hate That Normal People Love
Today I want to talk about five things that narcissists hate normal people love. But I want to focus on what you can do if you find...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jul 2, 20235 min read
8 Common Misconceptions About Substance Abuse
ADDICTION, DRUG ADDICTION Statistics suggest that substance abuse has become a critical public health problem in the United States....
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Jennifer McCrackin
Apr 25, 20234 min read
The Psychology of Personality Disorders: The Dark Triad vs. The Light Triad
PSYCHOLOGY THE DARK TRIAD It is a combination of three different personality elements that are harmful to individuals; psychopathy,...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Apr 22, 20238 min read
Why Should I Wait 1 Year? Early Recovery Relationships
Early in recovery, relationships are one of the leading causes of relapse. Addiction counselors strongly advise waiting until a person...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Apr 17, 20238 min read
10 Most Common Reasons For Addiction Relapse
Unfortunately relapse rates for individuals who enter recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction are quite high. Studies reflect that...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Feb 26, 20233 min read
7 Things You Have To Quit Right Now To Be Truly Happy
Happiness is different for every one of us, but for the most part, it’s commonly accepted that a happy life is one in which we feel...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Feb 20, 20233 min read
9 Reasons Why Daughters Need Their Mother's Love
9 Reasons Why Daughters Need Their Mothers Love There are good mothers and bad mothers out there in this world but regardless, a mother...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 25, 20237 min read
12 Powerful Tips to Overcome Negative Thoughts (and Embrace Positive Thinking)
Categories: Habits, Happiness, Personal Development, Success “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” Anais Nin “Having...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 23, 20234 min read
What It Is Like To Lose A Friend To Addiction
In loving memory of our beautiful friend Erin. May she walk with the angels in heaven above. (Portrait Artwork by Andrea Brannen)...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 19, 202311 min read
10 reasons why it’s ok to remove toxic people from your life [+ How to do it]
We all have people in our lives who bring us down, sap our energy, and make us question our self-worth. But I’m here to tell you that you...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 19, 20238 min read
10 reasons why self-love is so hard (and what to do about it)
Self-love doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Even though it’s something we all have the capacity to do, some of us find self-love harder...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Jan 5, 20236 min read
12 habits of disciplined people for achieving success
Do you know the true secret to success? It’s not just about external achievements like wealth and career advancement – it’s also about...
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Jennifer McCrackin
Aug 28, 20223 min read
Inner Voice: The Right and Wrong Ways to Speak to Yourself
MENTAL HEALTH Stop speaking to yourself in a “critical and hostile and disparaging” way - instead adopt the tone and mannerisms of the...
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