Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Have you ever wondered what specific symptoms need to be present in order for someone to be dependent on alcohol....thus, to be considered an alcoholic?

Here are the main symptoms:

Withdrawal symptoms when reduced consumption


Reducing activities that are considered important due to drinking 


Excessive time spent obtaining, consuming, or recovering from the effects of alcohol


Having a tolerance to alcohol and a diminished effect from it due to increased consumption


Continued drinking despite knowing that it is causing a physical or psychological problem


Persistence desire to drink alcohol and the inability to cut down on the amount   


Drinking larger amounts of alcohol for longer time periods more so than what was intended


Reference -Health Psychology 3rd Edition, D. Marks, M. Murry, B. Evans, & E. Estacio  
There is help and hope for Alcoholism

Google and Contact your local AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Organization and /or CR (Celebrate Recovery) for FREE help


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     By Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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The Three Types Of Stress, Their Consequences And Treatment

There are three types of stress. 

1. Stimulus-based......The first type of stress is when a person is under a lot of pressure with life events. This type of stress can lead to physical illness.

The best treatment for this type of stress is to learn how to take things out of your life that is too much and to find a healthy balance.

2. Response -based......The second type of stress is physical and psychological in which a person feels completely stressed out. This type of stress can lead to anxiety, poor concentration, fatigue, and bodily tension.
This type of stress is also referred to as general adaptation syndrome.



The best treatment for this type of stress is relaxation exercises, biofeedback, yoga and meditation/ mindfulness. 

3. Interactional.....The third type of stress is when you believe that you just can no longer cope and you think that you do not have the ability to deal with things. This type of stress can lead to a multitude of symptoms that are physical and emotional.  

The best treatment for this type of stress is Cognitive Behavioral Modification and Stress Inoculation Training. 

Of course counseling can help you manage any type of stress!

Learn how to effectively deal with stress before it overtakes your life with anxiety and / or illness.  

Reference -Health Psychology 3rd Edition, D. Marks, M. Murry, B. Evans, & E. Estacio
 

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Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
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AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 

Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Diane is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!
                        Do Not Give Up!


                       Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

Do You Feel Like You Need To Get Revenge?

Revenge-  have you ever felt like you wanted someone to hurt like you have? 

Do you sometimes wish revenge on someone? 

Do you feel the desire to get even or to try to punish someone because you hurt? 

It is normal to feel like this sometimes.

However, you do not have to act on such feelings. 
 
Feeling like you want to get revenge on someone is a part of anger. 

It is okay to feel anger- it is what you do with anger that is important.

It is not our job to judge others and seeking revenge is is not helpful for anyone. Seeking revenge will actually hold you back in life.

If you feel like getting revenge on someone who hurt you------- take a deep breath and walk away from them. 

Look at any lesson that can be learned from the situation and other than that- let it go.

Accept what you have to of what you do not have control of and forgive what you need to forgive.

You do need to get your hurt feelings out - but do this appropriately. Talk to a trusted friend or a counselor. Journal. But do not act out of anger. There is nothing good that can come out of that.

You are NOT WEAK if you do not get revenge on someone. You are in fact the STRONG ONE!

And this will set you free......................

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Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 

 






 

How to Experience Peace

Our first reaction to conflict and fear is usually anxiety. 

We rationalize that if we care about our problems and conflicts that we need to worry about them when this is not true.

Actually our best problem solving tactic can be to have inner peace. We are able to think more clearly when we have peace. This then allows us to be rational in what we need to do in conflict. This then allows us and to have further peace.

If we choose to worry and have anxiety then we are giving those power over us.

Choose instead to deep breath, demonstrate positive self-talk and to have peace.

Let go of what you do not have control of and take the first tiny step toward what is in your power to do.

Take a walk outside, call a friend, reach out to a Pastor, join a group for support, seek counseling, pray, watch a sunset, think positive thoughts, dream of a peaceful and safe place, relax, and..... choose to experience peace- with doing what you can with what you have with where you are right now- and let the rest go.

Regarding others and battles, choose them wisely. Sometimes it is necessary and smart to choose peace instead of being right.

Also, remember that you are always in control of how to your respond to others. 

You can experience peace when you choose not to let another person or an event control you and your emotions. 

Choose peace.

FREE Supports Groups are now WEEKLY

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 

Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

Diane is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 

 






 

Empower Yourself! Yes, You Can Do This!

Empower. 

I love this word. 


My personal passion is to help others empower themselves. 

So let's get started!

How does one empower themselves?

Repeat after me..... I can, I can think and feel in a positive and rational manner, I can take care of myself and my problems, and I AM ENOUGH!

Replace self- doubt with  "I can"! 

Repeat positive affirmations. 

Take a walk outside daily. 

Resist the habit of comparing yourself to others.

 Identify your strengths and build on them, embrace and appreciate them- and use them!

Allow yourself to feel what you are feeling whether it be sadness, anger, grief, etc. but then get help to learn how to move past these feelings as to not let them have a stronghold.

Eat healthy.

Eliminate negative beliefs and actions.

Seek a positive support system.

Take responsibility for your life.


Know yourself and who you are and what you want out of life.

Keep learning!

Be kind.

Carry yourself with pride!

Make connections with people!  

Help and encourage others!

You are in charge of yourself and your choices and recovery in your life. 

 Do Something- take action in your life!

Choose to Empower Yourself THEN Choose to Demonstrate Self-Care! 

 There are essentially four levels of empowerment.....
· Physical Empowerment · Emotional Empowerment · Mental Empowerment · Spiritual Empowerment
 
My support group this Tuesday Sept. 27th at 7pm, I will be speaking about Empowering Yourself.

FREE Supports Groups are now WEEKLY!!!

Offered For Adults of All Ages for Recovery From: Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, Trauma/ PSTD, Abuse, Etc.-  
Every 1st & 3rd Monday @7pm 

AND EVERY 2nd 

& 4th Tuesday @7pm 

Recovery From: Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)-  

Every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm

Groups are on-going every month and open-group. 

Registration is required. 

Email:
Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com 

Or text or call (615)-556-8406 

Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling

2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

Diane is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Your Slate- Here Is To a New Beginning!

Are you holding on to anger and resentments?

Are you living in a victim mentality - "poor Me"?

Are you choosing to live with negative and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors?

Are you choosing to self-medicate yourself so you can avoid dealing with healing?

Are you holding on to pain and using it to avoid making new opportunities and relationships for yourself?

You have the power to choose to let all these go and WIPE YOUR SLATE CLEAN!

Make today day one of a new beginning for your life by wiping all pain, negativity and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO DO THIS JUST AS YOU HAVE THE POWER TO STAY STUCK IN FEAR AND RESENTMENT.

LET GO AND START A NEW............... YOU CAN HAVE A NEW CLEAN AND CLEAR WHITE CANVAS ....................WHAT WILL YOU PUT ON IT NOW?  LIFE AWAITS YOU!

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

CLICK HERE For Living With Hope Counseling Facebook Page AND "LIKE" IT!
 


Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  

 

 

 

 

Self-Defeating Thoughts And Behaviors- They Have Negative Consequences

When you chose to demonstrate a thought or a behavior that is self-defeating then you are also choosing to have the consequences that go with them. These will be negative.

Other thoughts and behaviors have beneficial consequences.

The choice is yours. 

Fight for yourself to engage in the right thoughts and behaviors in your life.   

Let go of any victim mentality. 

With confidence, chose healing.


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Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time Days - Monday through Friday 
With Evening Appointments

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)