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SURVIVAL GUIDE for Adulthood?

In the SHM Community Forums, Jimmy shared his SURVIVAL GUIDE for adulthood for when the going gets tough. He said: JG, I give you credit for making the decision to post here. When life is so overwhelming that you can't attend a support group meeting or revival without doubting yourself, it is time to be sure you are plugged into a therapist and physician that you like and respect, and that...

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Baby Steps to Change

On how a bunch of baby steps can make a big change, Dini wrote: -snip- Hope I don't offend you with this; it's something I do to myself which is why I recognize it; you say you are "only" taking baby steps – sort of hitting yourself with the stick because they are "only" baby steps. When I do that to myself I try to remind myself that it is "only"...

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11 Tips for What To Do When Life is Hard

Here's Jimmy's list that he gave to someone in the Community Forum: Here are some things that I've adopted as my blue print for survival when life is hard: Take one day at a time. Treat myself to things I enjoy and are healthy for me, as much as I can. Walk every day for at least an hour. Shower every day, no matter what. Eat healthy food – hold back on the chemicals. They...

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