Plugged into the real world…. what is there to gain?
Freedom of choice…..not chained to a screen! Quality intimate, deep relationships….feel the empathy/love/care of others…..and give it……...
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elimclinic
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
#Techhijack
Highly addictive ……hijacks the reward system of the brain. Just 10 more minutes, just another What’s up, just one more level!! Is tech...
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elimclinic
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
Plugged out to plug in…
Humans are created & wired for connection….. The brain is a social organ Emotional supportive relationships are number one in studies...
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elimclinic
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
The brain and addiction
Reward seeking behaviour The brain wants pleasure and survival. The brain’s reward system governs how the brain feels when we do things....
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elimclinic
- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
Plugged into a digital world
Flooded by a tsunami of screens, devices, games, digital platforms…. How much time is too much?... Quiz regarding on-line/gaming...
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elimclinic
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Alcohol and child abuse
1 June 2020 ………the ban on alcohol lifted and the start of Child Protection week. Cause for concern? Alcohol abuse equals child abuse? Not...
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elimclinic
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Nicotine addiction: Part 2
Tips to quit smoking Smoking cigarettes you have realized does not serve your health, but now you are stuck with the habit….. to change...
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elimclinic
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
Nicotine addiction
Part 1 31st of May …….. World No-Tobacco Day COVID-19 pandemic……. buying of cigarettes banned. Is it real, or a nightmare? ???? outraged,...
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elimclinic
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
Sugar addiction: Confessions of a Chocolate addict
“They say sugar is the new Cocaine…Looking back at my very real chocolate addiction, I remember asking myself “How did I get here? “. It...
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elimclinic
- May 23, 2020
- 1 min
The UNINTENDED consequence!!
Inappropriate sexual behaviour, a common behaviour occurrence associated with users of stimulants due to lowered inhibition, increase in...
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elimclinic
- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Self-care in recovery during lockdown
Lucia has been clean and sober for almost a year. Very proud. She achieved this by what she learned in treatment. Lifestyle changes and...
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elimclinic
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
LOCKDOWN SA
In recovery it is important that your focus should be on a happy, healthy and balanced life. How can you still achieve that during this...
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elimclinic
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
CORONAVIRUS - Addicts are among the most vulnerable....
The President declared COVID-19 a National Disaster and it really started to hit home. No longer is it something that is happening far...
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elimclinic
- Mar 11, 2020
- 6 min
CORONAVIRUS - Ignorance is our greatest threat!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - CORONAVIRUS - World Health Organization What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which...
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elimclinic
- Feb 21, 2020
- 1 min
@admissions Elim Clinic
Admission…..privileged… I consider myself To see a person ‘naked’, stripped of everything Trusting me to expose them selves The not so...
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elimclinic
- Jan 9, 2020
- 4 min
With love from the Nurse’s diary
‘Expect the unexpected’ they said. ‘Be ready like an ever-ready battery’ they warned. Day shift starts at 05:45 am, yes sometimes long...
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elimclinic
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
Day in the life of Elim…..Friday
5 00 Last injection of the week…..my running shoes are happy…..the day so fresh and inviting……. 7 10 Morning devotions…I deserve...
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elimclinic
- Dec 19, 2019
- 1 min
A Day in the life of Elim - Thursday
5 00 Can’t believe it…….looking forward to my vitamin injection! 7 10 Morning devotions…..I don’t need to walk alone on the road of...
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elimclinic
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Day in the life of Elim….. Wednesday
5 00 Wait patiently for the nurse……..injection time Am I in heaven? Angels singing? Nope…. The nursing team of the day…..what a way to...
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elimclinic
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Day in the life of Elim….. Tuesday
5 00 Today I am ready for my vitamin injections… I am starting to feel stronger…or is it mind over matter? I face the golf course from my...
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