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This book will help you and every abuse survivor out there to smash the challenges on the road to full-circle recovery and taking back the precious, gracious life that has eluded you for a long time.

The experiences and ideas you are going to find inside this book are everything that made me take back my life from the cusp of self-loathing, from rape, domestic abuse, drug, prostitution and alcoholism and the shame and today,

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I am full circle recovered, and I use these experiences and ideas that have worked for me, to help abuse survivors like you and me to improve full circle and live a happy and proper life.

My name is Keisha Green, and I am a sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug abuse, survivor.

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An Ultimate Lifestyle Secret - The Power Of Self Confidence

Self-confidence is not something that holds me back, in fact, I really appreciate the level of confidence I enjoy and feel that I can make the choices and decisions I want without a feeling of concern or overriding fear. That is not to say that I am always successful, but I realize that even by trying I am moving closer to a higher level of confidence.

I did not always have a high level of self-confidence. When I was younger, I had a lot of self-confidence in my ability to...

Self-confidence is not something that holds me back, in fact, I really appreciate the level of confidence I enjoy and feel that I can make the choices and decisions I want without a feeling of concern or overriding fear. That is not to say that I am always successful, but I realize that even by trying I am moving closer to a higher level of confidence.

I did not always have a high level of self-confidence. When I was younger, I had a lot of self-confidence in my ability to do well in football and track, but my confidence in my ability to deal with life’s challenges was quite low. This was probably caused by a fear of not measuring up to my parent’s expectations and a little bit of social shyness. However, as I got older, I realized that my parents only wanted me to be healthy and to try my best at everything I did. As a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, I had a lot of social interaction with people from all walks of life and I lost most of my shyness. My job also required that I respond to all different kinds of situations. The more success I had, the more my self-confidence rose.

Self-confidence or confidence in yourself means that you know that you can do whatever task you are faced with. This does not mean that you have to do every task yourself. It means that the ones you know you can do by yourself you do and the ones where you need help you know how to find it. Confidence is a learned trait, not something you are born with. It is the force that pushes you forward and allows you to find the right path amidst the confusion and chaos of life. Confidence is the necessity you must have to assist you in realizing your dreams and goals.

We all have the power of self-confidence within us. Sadly many leave it unused for long periods while others use it sparingly like a miser. Forget about past worries and build the power of self-confidence within you. Since you can’t change the mistakes of the past, don’t let them spoil the present or dim the future.

The first thing that you must practice is “don't hate yourself” before deciding to practice self-confidence. It is very difficult to become self-confident if you do not like yourself. Remember, just like everyone else, you were born into this world for a specific reason. Think about the things that you are good at doing. Work at becoming better at them. Don’t worry about the things that you are not very good at. As a very successful person, I was talking to recently said, “Why to spend your limited time here on earth working on things you are not good at. Instead, perfect the things you are good at and hire someone to do the things you are not good at.”

Mediocrity and poor performance are often due to low self-confidence but it is not something you have to live with. You can build your self-confidence by challenging yourself to take action and do something. Even though you feel as if you lack confidence, it doesn't mean other people can tell. Building good self-confidence is a wonderful thing, and it's much easier than you'd imagine. One of the easiest ways of building self-confidence is to “take baby steps.” What I mean by this is to set small goals or projects that you have to complete. Each time you do one in the time you have set for yourself, you will build your self-confidence. The accumulation of small “victories” will convince your subconscious mind that you can do what you set out to do. It will then convince your conscious mind that you have a lot of capabilities and your self-confidence will grow. If you continue to do this over months, you will find that your self-confidence becomes greatly improved. With improved self-confidence, you can take on bigger projects and goals and as these are completed your self-confidence will grow by leaps and bounds.

So what other techniques are available to anyone wishing to develop more self-confidence? It should be no surprise to you when I tell you that the single most influential person on your self-confidence is you, or more specifically, your mind. This probably sounds very basic but are you using your own thoughts to reinforce your self-confidence and self-esteem? Talk positively to yourself all the time. Become your own best friend and supporter. Encourage yourself to do more. Congratulate yourself on every small or large victory. Remember that very few people are successful the first time they try to do something. You didn’t ride a bike the first time you tried. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the light bulb on his first attempt either. It took him more than 10,000 attempts before he made the first successful light bulb and it only lasted a few minutes. The biggest thing to remember is that you are never defeated in doing anything you want to do until you quit. Donald Trump, during a recent interview, stated that he was richer than most people because he failed more times than most. However, in his case, he learned from his mistakes and tried again. Why? Because he was confident that he could do what he wanted to do if he just continued trying. You are no different from Donald Trump. Do what he did. Just keep trying until you succeed. When you do, your self-confidence will soar and you will realize that you can do anything you want to as long as you continue trying.

Another technique is to watch other people. When you see someone that stands upright and moves with a sense of purpose watch to see if they give you the impression that they have a lot of confidence. If they do, duplicate the physical characteristics of these confident people and you will start to gain the confidence they display.

One thing that you must ensure that you do not do is listening to people who talk down to you or try to tell you that you cannot do something. Usually, these people can’t do these things themselves, so they try to convince others that they can’t do them either. If something like this keeps happening to you, tune these people out, and stop associating with them. Your inner confidence needs to be liberated from this constant barrage of negative thoughts and statements from the dream stealers around you. Your limitations are in your mind, not in your reality.

Here are some tips for everyday practice. If you want to develop and build confidence, associate with positive uplifting people. Good people around you will help you build self-confidence. If you want to build up your confidence, do something new every day. Each of these small acts will add to your confidence and also make your life more enjoyable. The most sacred thing in life is self-confidence because it is the secret of all miracles. When you have confidence in yourself, you arouse everything stronger, greater, and superior in you. In consequence, the more confidence you have in yourself, the more you will attain and accomplish. A person who knows the power of self-confidence walks a path of inner growth and achievement. With self-confidence, a person of mediocre ability can achieve more in life than those with exceptional talents and little self-confidence.

Supreme self-confidence is a birthright for every person so isn’t it about time you claimed yours?

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"Knowing" Prosperity

One of the more challenging aspects of learning how to attract prosperity is the ability to "know" you're prosperous - even when you don't yet feel like you are!

When your outer circumstances keep reflecting the illusion of lack, it's easy to get frustrated because you think your attraction attempts aren't working. However, that very frustration is what will keep you locked into the cycle of lack!

In order to break out of the illusion of lack, you have to use the power.

One of the more challenging aspects of learning how to attract prosperity is the ability to "know" you're prosperous - even when you don't yet feel like you are!

When your outer circumstances keep reflecting the illusion of lack, it's easy to get frustrated because you think your attraction attempts aren't working. However, that very frustration is what will keep you locked into the cycle of lack!

In order to break out of the illusion of lack, you have to use the power of your will to diminish the energy you have invested in it previously. How do you invest energy into the creation of a lack?

- By constantly thinking about it and focusing on it.

- By constantly affirming that it exists in your life.

- By complaining about it to others.

- By identifying with the lack you see in the world around you.

The more attention and energy you give to the existence of lack, the more lack you attract back to yourself.

The good news is that you can also use this same process to attract abundance and prosperity into your life, except you focus on the opposite end of the spectrum!

- Constantly think about and focus on abundance and prosperity. However, NOT from a place of need, fear or anxiety - but from a place of joy, confidence, and optimism that it is already yours.

- Constantly affirm that you are a natural prosperity magnet, and great abundance flows into your life easily and frequently.

- Share the wonderful things that happen to you with others. Rather than complaining about the bad stuff, share the good stuff, and encourage the people in your life to do the same.

- Pay attention to the great abundance that surrounds you at all times. This includes the material possessions, people, and blessings you have in your life, but also the expressions of abundance you encounter while out in the world. Rather than feeling envious of rich and successful people, imagine that the universe has just held up a mirror to let you know that YOU can also be just as rich and successful.

Most importantly, develop the inner "knowing" that you can CHOOSE prosperity and abundance, just as easily as you chose lack and struggle.

You may not believe that you've chosen lack and struggle (who in their right minds would?) - but it's very possible to choose by default. Unless you consciously choose to be prosperous, it's like sitting in the back seat of your car and expecting it to deliver you to your desired destination. You actually have to get behind the wheel and DRIVE! :-)

Try reciting this affirmation several times a day:

"I KNOW I am a powerful creator in my own right, and I CHOOSE the harmonious flow of prosperity and abundance NOW."

When you first start saying it, you'll probably feel like you're lying. That's because deep down inside, you really don't "know" any such thing. But keep at it. Keep saying the affirmation with strength and power and conviction in your voice, and you really will start to believe it.

And that's when everything in your outer circumstances will begin to shift toward the prosperity and abundance you "know" you deserve.

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Spirits in Development of Social Self Environment

What we think is generally reflected in our attitude, behavior and actions. Our thought process is the outcome of our experiences, knowledge and norms of the society. What is running in our mind is reflected in our deeds. Positive mindset can bring the desired changes in the life of an individual. The human mind is never at rest, the thoughts keep on seeping inside the mind of an individual. The kind of thoughts that seeps in the mind of the personage decides and guides the lifestyle of an individual. Positive mind set enables the man to develop an optimistic view towards life and enables him to look out for success even in the failures. As the person feels that this failure is for his betterment or is a moral lesson to what not to do in times to come. Peale has divided the course of positive outlook in three parts namely recurring self-hypnosis, becoming one with god for ones own development and evading all the pessimistic thought in life.

Having an optimistic view towards life enables the personage develops a healthy body and healthy mind. It helps in decreasing the level of stress or anxiety, making the immune system strong enough to make it resistant to common cold; it helps in minimizing the menace of the cardiovascular ailments, making the individual live longer.

The inner voice of the personage or the involuntary thinking can be either optimistic or pessimistic. When the mind set of the individual is negative it is clear indication that the will power and self control is lacking in an individual. In this case the logic and rationale of an individual has been succumbed by miss-conceptions, and vague thoughts. To develop a healthy mind set it is necessary for an individual to tidy these miss-conceptions and vague ideas and become realistic and life asserting.

Self improvement and self control are the key factors, which help in the development of an individual. Meditation is the best method of developing an affirmative stand towards life. It not just a technique for reposing your body as generally believed by some ignorant people. It is the age old technique of providing contentment and tranquility to your mind and making it free from fixating and irksome thoughts and frets. Meditation helps in self healing of the body and its development making the body charged with all the positive energy. Yoga also is an effective method and is used widely for managing the stress and depression, which is the outcome of today’s competitive world. Breathing exercise helps in making the body’s immune system better and thus making it healthy, which is the dwell of healthy spirit. One should try and look for happiness even in all the trivial events of life. Events around us altars the mood swings of the individual, it is the attitude of the individual, which makes us sense bliss or gloom. One should avoid getting into long arguments, which have sense of negativity attached to it. The individual should not breed any feelings of jealousy and hatred.

The process of self development is initiated by the adaptation of the positive mindset, which is the key to better health and augmented cheerfulness. Having affirmation in life makes the individual deal with all the adverse situations with open arms and develop a better self. Enthusiasm is a necessary factor, which kicks the individual to work towards the attainment oh his aspirations. But a person can be enthusiastic only if the person has the optimistic view towards life. Thus for ensuring the development of the self it is necessary to have the right spirit of sport and life.

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A Loving Relationship by Development of the Self and Social Environment

What happened? You may answer that you don’t know. This is often the reply you hear in many relationships. Humans are such a part of so many relationships; yet there is so little time spends on considering the outcome of what makes a relationship work.

Everyday we face people that will affect our well being. This could be your husband or wife; parents or children; sons or daughters. Humans treat these relationships with a carefree sense of casualness. People ignore the fact that these people have an affect on your life. They can bring you joy, laughter, despair, or tears. These same figures are also found in working with neighbors, coworkers and your friends. Everyone is so sure that his or her relationship will work out. Nothing could be further than the truth.

Most people have never felt the desire to examine or explore what they are feeling. It is essential that this be done. Your relationship influences your mental health and the society that your friends, family and lovers belong too.

Often when in a relationship, you may be asked, “ Are you happy in this relationship?” The common answer often heard is, “I guess so.” It is very sad that an unrehearsed “yes” can’t be given. Many answers might be given when asked that question. It makes you wonder if they would jump off a boat, knowing they couldn’t swim. Even now there are people in relationships that aren’t happy. It’s just an unrewarding relationship that should be otherwise.

People should stop and think in order to form a nourished relationship it requires interactive behavior with positive and long lasting meaning. It is often found very difficult to put into words, the thoughts one may experience in a relationship. In the same frame of speaking, it is interesting how easy humans put off the challenging concepts of love in a relationship that requires no serious thought.

A loving relationship should be a choice in partnership. This is true even if there is imperfection in the relationship.

Individuals should trust one another and become secure that no one else won’t take advantage of them.

Being open and honest is desired in a loving relationship. Knowing that no matter the situation, you will always be there for the other.

Receiving your partner as a whole and being able to receive the same acceptance is required in a healthy relationship.

One should put away the selfishness and open the lines of communication to where the good is found and maximized and the bad is minimized for both partners.

A loving relationship is one build on trust and acceptance. This allows for warm and tender feelings of contentment. Support and strength can be drawn from this relationship.

No one should consider a healthy relationship by the time they are together, only by the quality of caring. This is where one can explore their fears and joys without a fear of rejection or condemnation. In other words you can relax and be comfortable and gain strength to encounter any battle headed your way.

It is very obvious that a loving relationship is defined in your mind and agreed upon as individuals before entering into the relationship. Commitment and trust may be all that one desires for a relationship to form. It is always essential to think of what it means before you ask someone to come into your life.

One should always remember that a loving relationship is one that both parties feel loved and accepted. They should be able to share dreams, failures, successes, and their innermost feelings together. A relationship is a give and take interaction that allows room for nurture and growth. Let your relationship be one that you can celebrate and know another’s soul and heart.

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Effect of Toxic Relationships on Mental Health and Recovery

           During mental health recovery, you should examine your interpersonal relationships and determine which ones are healthy. Toxic relationships can negatively affect your mental health and the recovery process. Such relationships increase stress in your life that can lead to health issues, including immune, thyroid, brain, and weight problems. In fact, researchers have found that negative relationships increase the risk of developing heart problems, including a fatal cardiac event. Since any relationship can be hazardous to your mental health and recovery, it is important to choose only those relationships that foster recovery and provide support in your recovery journey.

What is a Toxic Relationship?

           A toxic relationship can simply be defined as any relationship that is unfavorable to you or to others. It can be a relationship with a meddling sister-in-law, a backstabbing co-worker, a toxic boss, inquisitive family member, psychologically dehydrating and manipulative friends, or a hostile lover. In most cases, the foundations of a relationship are established on mutual admiration and respect. When these elements cease to exist or fade away, the relationship becomes remarkably unhealthy. Instead, a poisonous atmosphere is created that affect the mental and physical well being of those involved. When the relationship becomes toxic, it is characterized by abuse of power, insecurity, selfishness, demanding, self-centeredness, insecurity, distrust, criticism, jealousy, and demeaning comments. These factors leave feeling depressed and depleted, and can no longer lead a healthy and productive life.

Toxic Relationships and Mental Health

           The role of relationships in mental health and their impact on the recovery process can never be overlooked. Individuals with supportive and rewarding relationships tend to have higher levels of subjective well-being, better mental health, and lower rates of mortality and morbidity. On the other hand, toxic relationships can lead to abuse, low self-esteem, poor interpersonal conflict, and trauma. This makes toxic relationships exhausting, leaving you feeling frustrated and confused. As a way of coping with such negativity, you may develop unhealthy behavioral adaptations such as eating disorder. As such, such relationship can wreck any attempts to recover from mental illness due to the stressful and depleting environment.

Scientists have found that humans have developed a gene known as conserved transcriptional response to adversity (CTRA). The gene is associated with low immunity and inflammation. For instance, when you are being chased by a predator, the gene allow helpful short-term benefits like quick physical recovery, increased healing, and an increased likelihood of survival. In the case of toxic relationship, they can activate the brain CTRA leading to chronic inflammation and increased risk of health problem like adrenal fatigue. Therefore, toxic relationships can only have negative effects on mental health and the healing process.

Toxic Relationship Among Couples

           In a toxic intimate relationship, the couple may emotionally and physically distance themselves from each other. They may avoid each other, and their relationship becomes strained when they are together. This can lead to surface-level or restrained conversations, and sometimes lack of trust. The basic quality of a relationship that allows a couple to work as a unit in tackling common problems is torn apart due to increased level of frustration and despair. In addition, the negative emotional reactions of a partner struggling with mental health are intensified. The individual may opt to engage in some unfavorable behaviors such as isolating themselves, turning to alcohol and drug to numb difficult emotions, or having extramarital encounters. If the relationship remains toxic and the marital stress gets to its peak, there is greater likelihood of male aggression, substance misuse, and movement toward divorce.

What Should You Do?

           When going through the journey of mental health recovery, one should do an inventory of their relationship. The best way to go about it is to isolate toxic relationship that are harmful to your recovery process. This may include cutting off come friends, family members, a lover, or co-workers. Although it may seem a difficult choice, letting go of such toxic relationships can lead to a turning point where you will embrace your new life in recovery. Furthermore, eliminating toxic relationships in your recovery journey can lead to the development of a more mature, healthier, and fulfilling relationship that encourage personal growth.

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An Apology Without Any Type Of Changes Is Manipulation

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1st Step to Manifesting Life

Learn to manifest life to the fullest. You deserve to know how!

Keywords: Self-improvement, self-help, manifestation, manifesting, improvement, life changing, inspirational, soul, soul mending

Do you know at least one person that seems to make the most of out every situation? Someone who has great success at the act of manifestation (the act or product of bringing about change through the direction of consciousness)?

You may even have felt a little jealous of the person because it appears, they have everything, seemingly getting these things with minimal effort as though they were born ‘lucky’. Well, it is probably time you understand that the power of manifestation lies within each of us and it is up to you to learn more about it.

Attracting abundance is knowledge. Just like any other skill people have, manifesting is no different. Skills like playing a musical instrument or making gourmet meals require time and commitment to learn and practice. So does the skill of manifesting. How good you get, depends on how well you learn the skill and how well you apply it.

Even though some of us are better at certain skills, that doesn't mean the rest of us, with practice, can't improve or even surpass the talent expressed by another. Some seem to have learned it so well that they often don't even realize how they do it. Manifesting abundance now comes to them so readily it appears ‘natural’ just as a well-trained pianist seems to play the piano without thought or effort. They learn to believe whole-heartedly that they simply deserve something; it is now part of their reality. Those are the ones that seem to be born ‘lucky’. Luck is not how they got there!

So, how can you start on your journey towards manifesting great things for yourself and those you love? Here is the first step – a basic understanding of the ‘Law of Attraction’.

Gaining a good understanding of how the "law of attraction" works is the first step in bringing abundance into your life. You can create our own reality. You can attract riches, opportunities and happiness, etc., in our life when you learn to focus or attract yourself on them. In order to do this, you must learn to believe and think in a positive way towards those things you seek. You probably also know at least one person (hopefully not you!), who dwells on the negative and truly will focus on having less. They are attracted to ‘less’ not ‘having more’. When you focus on "I hate my current employment" then you will never notice the aspects of your employment that might be satisfying. You must understand that just wanting something isn't going to bring that to you if you continue to focus on the ‘not having’ of that something. You may have personally experienced that "not having" attitude and learned that it blocked your true desires.

You must learn to focus on an item or scenario rather than on vague goals like ‘more cash’ or ‘winning money’. Focusing on winning the lottery, for example, is a fruitless event. Although, through luck, some win lotteries, focusing on winning the lottery is kind of like focusing on "not having." Oddly enough, many who focus on winning naturally dream of what they could do to help others, even though many of those dreams could already be done with their current incomes on a smaller scale, but they don't. This is probably because they focus on what they perceive as their ‘not having’ or ‘having so little’. With this attitude they end up believing that those dreams are only possible by winning the lottery. They are literally afraid to act on their dreams for fear that they do not currently ‘have enough’ to offer.

For example, I know several decently paid professionals that repeatedly tell me that they too would really love to sponsor a foster child in another country, and they would if they won the lottery. They are afraid that they cannot currently afford $1 a day as that might leave them short of cash in case of an emergency like an unexpected auto repair. Their focus is on "not enough" rather than being focused on sponsoring a needy child. When they are focused on "not enough" it won't ever matter how much money they have, it will never be enough.

Just talking about sponsoring a child brought their fears out into the open. It would be great if they could trust that helping a needy third world child would not put them at financial risk.

So what I would tell these professionals, who would like to sponsor a child but feel they just cannot, is that they focus on visualizing a starving child being fed by their contribution and perhaps a wonderful letter from that child, complete with a photo to be proudly placed alongside other family pictures. This would be a positive image/thought to get that picture to become a reality. Perhaps talk it over with the rest of the family to see what they could do without to create that $1 a day. This is the first step in learning how to manifest their lives. This same first step will work for all aspects of life from healthy, happy relationships to personal wealth.

Is it your turn to make the most of out every situation? Is it your turn for others to see you as ‘lucky’? Does your lack of ability to manifest life leave your soul wounded or lacking? Would you like to learn all the steps to manifest life? You deserve it and it is time to take action. -Doug Gray

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Red-Flags in Relationships in Recovery to Never Ignore

When going through mental recovery, there are several things that will affect one’s relationship in one way or another. Apart from being concerned about your own health, you may also be concerned about whether you are mentally strong enough to handle your relationship. Your partner may also have concerns about your health and how to approach issues in your relationship. While some factors like showing too much concern may be normal, there are some red-flags that you should never ignore during recovery.

Drastic and Sudden Behavior Changes

Your relationship has probably been one of the best and has always worked in all the right ways. You have always been compatible and shown enormous support to each other through the mental illness and recovery. You have always enjoyed each other’s company, have a strong network of life, and your life is generally good. However, if all that goodness seems to go away in one night, then this is a red flag to be on the lookout. If your partner starts showing behaviors of contempt, criticism, stonewalling, and defensiveness, then something is not right.

While there are countless reasons why your partner can shift their persona during recovery, a drastic change can signal something else. It is important to determine whether there is an event or issues that has flipped their world upside-down before coming into a conclusion. Apart from changes in behavior, your partners may also have drastic shifts in mood and their normal ways of doing things.

In some cases, your partner may stop apologizing when they do something wrong. While it may not seem like a big issue, the inability to apologize and say that they are sorry can have far-reaching repercussions. It can mean that your partner’s perception of inequality in the relationship is no longer there. Your partner may be wanting to project superiority or dominance in the relationship, or they may want to project that they are perfect. Whichever the case, this is a red flag, and failure to address it will send the message that it is okay not to apologize for wrong-doings.

Take time to talk to your partner and find out the cause of their drastic change. The sooner you talk to them, the easier and quicker you are likely to get a solution for your relationship.

Excessive Lying or Signs of Secretive Behavior

All healthy relationships are founded on honesty and trust between partners. This is far more important during recovery where knowing that your partner is honest helps in keeping the relationship strong. Any signs or lying or engaging in secretive behavior only points out that your partners is up to no good. Your partner may also start finding it difficult to express how they feel or talk about certain issues.

The major red flags of dishonest include your partner keeping you away from certain areas of their life and refusing to discuss certain aspects of their day. You partner may also become too much secretive, keeping some details of their daily activities or whereabouts from you. Your major concern is what exactly they may be hiding and how does it relate to the well-being of your relationship.

Something important to note is the difference between a person who is becoming secretive and someone who is private. While a private person will always be private from the word go, perhaps enjoying to spend an hour or two alone, someone who is secretive will attempt to hide some aspect of their life from you. Sometimes being secretive may mean that your partner is avoiding your or your company.

Extreme and Possessive Behavior

Certain form of behaviors and interest in the other person’s life are perfectly normal for a couple, whether they are living together or not. It is absolutely normal for your partner to ask how your day was, how you are feeling, or what you did during the day. However, being too much interested in your day’s activity can signal a red flag in the relationship.

The questions may escalate from how was your day question to who you were with during the day and what you were doing. They may want know each and every account of your day asking about what time you left your workplace, where did you go, who did you meet, and other overly-possessive questions and behavior. It is important to identify such behavior because they signal issue in the relationship. In fact, questions that seemingly appear harmless are known to be some of the early signs or pointers to an abusive relationship.

If your partner starts to make a follow-up to the questions by being over-committed, it may signal more problem into the relationship. Your partner will probably start tracing your every move and your whereabouts. They may start arriving unannounced in your location, checking up on you at work, isolating you from your family and friends, guilting you into staying at home, and excessively texting and calling you. In such situation, you may need to reach out to a friend or family member that your trust, especially if you feel your safety is in jeopardy.

Excessively Showing Anger, Yelling or Throwing Things

It’s a normal thing for one to get angry and sometimes yell out, but the severity and frequency of your partner’s reactions can sometimes be a red-flag. When done in a safe manner, expressing anger or yelling can release frustration, tension and pain. However, using anger or yelling to instill fear in another person is an unacceptable in any relationship. Throwing things around the house is not good either.

During mental recovery, always pay attention to the direction of your partner’s anger. Consider it a red-flag is you are always a recipient of nasty words, your partner always blames you for their horrible mood, you are expected to absorb the negativity when you had nothing to do with it, and your body starts registering fear whenever you see your partner getting angry.

One of the ways of dealing with this issue is taking a step back and observing your partner and relationship objectively. Identify the common triggers and reactions that usually follow. Then bring up the issues to light through a calm and assertive conversation when the two of you are in a good mood. See if the issues can be remedied, but if you can’t find a solution, the best thing is to remove yourself from the relationship before it is too late.

How Do You Identify Red-flags in the Relationship?

Since you love the other person so much, you are most likely to ignore of the red-flags even when they are so obvious. Being in a mental recovery face does not mean that you cannot know when things are going wrong in your relationship. Always trust your gut, and never ignore any slight change in the behavior of your partner of things in your relationship. Be observant of your partner’s behavior and note any changes in want they normally do.

Even if your partner won’t tell you directly that thing have changed, your gut will always confirm the truth about what you see. If you start feeling the need to ignore what is plainly in your sight to keep your relationship at status quo, then everything is not as it used to be. By accepting this reality, you can find relief. Furthermore, you need to get all the support that you need and a healthy relationship to help you recover to full mental well-being.

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Life's Behavior Modification in Recovery

When people seek help for mental health conditions, the doctor take them through the available medication and treatment options. The talk about behavior modifications often miss from that conversation. Let's explore life’s behavior modification that can improve the quality of life during recovery.

Get Out of the Junkie Mentality

One of the most important things to do during mental illness recovery is getting out of the junkie mentality. A junkie mentality will only deteriorate your mental health by keeping you stressed all the time. The relationship between stress and mental illness is that they feed each other all the time. Stress increases mental illness, and mental illness increases stress. You will need to take steps to reduce stresses in your life and break this relationship. You can try mindfulness meditation, yoga, and changing your attitude towards life. The goal is to view the world in a less negative and less threatening way.

Eat Right and Exercise

During mental recovery, you need to eat the right food to keep your mind right. Fruits and vegetables improve mental well-being. This boosts your happiness, feelings of optimism, reliance, and self-esteem. You may want to avoid fatty foods. A high-fat diet increases the risk of psychiatric symptoms, such as increased anxiety, brain inflammation, repetitive behavior, and impaired memory. However, some fat categories like Omega-3 fatty acids can help with some forms of depression. Sugar consumption should be minimal because it can have an addictive response and spark rapid weight gain.

Physical exercise can boost mental recovery, especially for those struggling with anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression. Even low levels of activity such as gardening or walking for half an hour a day can improve one’s mental health. However, you should check with your doctor before starting an exercise regime. Uncontrolled exercise can trigger mania in some people with bipolar disorder.

Build a Foundation

Building a foundation is critical for your recovery. When you suffer mental illness, it disrupts every aspect of your life. As you recover, you need to build a consistent and regular schedule. This helps you to know what to expect, which makes it easier to face everyday challenges. Be specific about the time you wake up, work out, study or work, and socialize.

Grab Anything Available

Apart from a consistent schedule, you need to have an active life to keep you away from a bad mood. Keep your mind active by taking up anything available that has positive impact to your life. Altruistic activities like volunteering in the local community can help in socializing, and feeling valued and included. You can also take part in community projects, and engage in activities like walking shelter dogs or reading to a senior. You may also consider toxic relationships and uninspiring jobs to make you marketable to keep you engaged. Such activities serve as the much-needed distraction from the symptoms of mental illness.

Have an Institutionalized Mentality

An institutionalized mentality means keeping your thoughts together and directed towards healing. For instance, you may adapt a pessimistic view towards living a routine unfulfilling uninspired life. Instead, have a positive attitude towards life and engage in your own healing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, your attitude and involvement make a difference. Your thoughts and ideas should focus on living a more fulfilling life.