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Selecting an inpatient drug rehab in Attleboro, MA
When someone has a long standing addiction to drugs or alcohol, they may find that it is necessary to seek help through an inpatient drug rehab facility in Attleboro. Getting clean is not always easy and people can fall into the trap of using drugs or drinking when they are least expecting it. There are many reasons why a person may need to seek treatment for an addiction such as dealing with work issues or having health issues that keep them from living a normal life. For many people, they just don't know where to turn and an inpatient facility can be a life saver.
Tandra CritchfieldPublished 3 years ago in PsychePhilosophical Foundations of Neuroscience — Sixteen Years Later
Authors note: Portions of this are directly reposted from a response I had written to a Jack Preston King review/discussion of the book How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett. From the little I have read of her work (I have not read her current book, which is the subject of Jack’s discussion) Dr. Barrett writes and thinks very much in the tradition of Patricia Churchland Smith, a neuroscientist/philosopher of great renown. That said I view her positions as misguided and she is the queen of the mereological fallacy often using the brain and the person interchangeably as she views them as one and the same. She also believes that if we fully understood everything about how the brain works, we could recreate particular states of consciousness. She is the ultimate reductionist and views consciousness as nothing more than a particular series of electro-chemical reactions in the brain which, like particular states of consciousness, we could replicate artificially if we fully understood. No body would be required for this miraculous achievement. My guess is the AI crowd is a big fan of her work, myself, not so much. I do not know if Dr. Barrett would go so far but it seems she commits the mereological fallacy almost as frequently. In any event, neither would fare well at the hands of Bennet and Hacker. In fact Dr. Churchland-Smith is a frequent target of their logical breakdowns of various neuroscientific studies and claims about the brain and consciousness, which they dissect and show to be in error point by point.
Everyday JunglistPublished 3 years ago in PsycheFinding an Affordable Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Wheeling Illinois
Inpatient drug rehab in Wheeling IL offers a wide range of treatments and programs. From detoxification to individual and family therapy, this area is home to some of the finest drug addiction treatments in the country. It is home to the longest running addiction treatment program in the world. The drug rehab in WheelingIL has a proven track record for success. In fact it is often referred to as the "WVH" or Western Washington Hospital.
Wilbert GressenttPublished 3 years ago in PsycheBreaking up through a blog post
Anxiety causes us to do some crazy things, and I never thought I would be doing this exact thing right now either for the message I'm sending or the way I'm sending it. So here it goes this one is to the family, I hope you guys read this with an open mind and I hope that other people that relate to this know you are not alone.
Brianna St. ClairPublished 3 years ago in PsycheA Born Loser
So, I was born from Seoul, South Korea on August 10th, 1979 at 6:53 AM. My biological mother gave birth to me without any prenatal care due to Korean Conservative Family traditions. She was 16 years old when she had me, you see, and I'm half Korean, half Chinese, so my biological father was a Chinese Business Man whom was a friend to her immediate family. Which comes to the question was I an accident or born from rape? That'll come into another time to tell that story since I know from what an old nurse from the adoption agency in Korea had told me. So, from how I came into this world is how I started my loser life. Not that I AM a loser. I try not to be, but under life's circumstances, it's how my story begins.
Raven MoonPublished 3 years ago in PsycheSo My Therapist Asked Me Out For Coffee
With a history of childhood trauma, anxiety and other ailments, therapy had been a godsend for me. Luckily, I hit the jackpot with my very first therapist, Sheryl, and felt I really connected with someone for the first time. It all went well for a few years —until one day she suddenly announced she was about to retire.
Nicole Y. AdamsPublished 3 years ago in PsycheI Quit Social Media For Good… Here’s Why
So… I’ve been thinking a while ago about quitting social media. And the main reason it’s because I want to spend less time on the screen and more time in the real world. I want to rest my eyes by the end of the day and just spending time with my family or friends. I’ve been noticing I while ago that I feel mentally really tired by the end of the week, and I’m really aware that is because I spend most of my time watching a screen. I mean, my main job is to write on this platform.
Juan CienfuegosPublished 3 years ago in PsycheHungry for More – Eating to Fill the Void Inside
The other day we decided to go ahead with some home renovations and booked in a builder to refurbish our bathroom. As soon as we hung up the phone, I felt the need to reach for celebratory ice cream. After all, this was exciting, and we needed to honor the occasion with a treat. I realized that I didn't really need the ice cream, but I felt I just had to have it.
Nicole Y. AdamsPublished 3 years ago in PsycheConfessions of the Mad Installment Six
27 September 2021 My son stopped by after school to say hi. It was really good to see him. I am happy he hasn't pushed me away forever. He stopped by all on his own, unprompted. I honestly was surprised considering our last interaction wasn't so great. I hope he continues to see me. He seemed in good spirits and quite sweet. I love and miss him so much.
Toxic Self-Help Advice That I See Constantly and Ignore
A lot of self-help advice is just flimflam. You are familiar with the material. You know the advice, but you don't know how it can apply to your life.
Damian PetersPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe Archetypal Evolution of Masculinity
There are two archetypal patterns, polar opposites, which comprise the existential experience of human beings collectively. These are the light pattern and the shadow pattern, alternatively recognisable as a progressive attitude which tends towards the elevation of consciousness vs. a regressive attitude characterised by the sporadic and compulsive manifestation of the unconscious.
Insinq DatumPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe Archetypal Evolution of Femininity
There are two archetypal patterns, polar opposites, which comprise the existential experience of human beings collectively. These are the light pattern and the shadow pattern, alternatively recognisable as a progressive attitude which tends towards the elevation of consciousness vs. a regressive attitude characterised by the sporadic and compulsive manifestation of the unconscious.
Insinq DatumPublished 3 years ago in Psyche