by Florina Lungu | Feb 10, 2025 | Addiction, Mindset, Nutrition, Personal Growth
The smell of warm cinnamon rolls filled the kitchen. My friend Ana had been talking about her diet for weeks. “No more sugar,” she had said confidently. Yet, here she was, standing in front of the oven, eyes locked on the golden pastry. “I’ll just have one bite,” she...
by Florina Lungu | Sep 1, 2024 | Addiction, Health and Wellbeing, Mind and Body Health, Stress and PTSD
Can I tell you a story? It’s a bit personal, but I think you might find it familiar. Not too long ago, my phone was everything. The first thing I reached for in the morning. The thing that magically appeared in my hand every time I had a spare moment. The last thing I...
by Florina Lungu | Jun 29, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Nutrition
Addiction is not solely a matter of individual choice or biological predisposition. The environment plays a crucial role in the development, maintenance, and recovery from addictive behaviors. This is well illustrated by the case of a patient who turned to substance...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 21, 2024 | Addiction, Health and Wellbeing, Mind and Body Health, Nutrition, Stress and PTSD
Years ago, while on vacation, I found myself sitting at a seaside bar, the evening breeze gently stirring. I sipped my first glass of wine, feeling the immediate, delightful rush of relaxation it brought. Each sip seemed to wash away the stress, and the view of the...
by Florina Lungu | Dec 2, 2023 | Addiction, Mental Health
I once heard a powerful parable about a father and his sons: the man, an alcoholic, raised his two boys under one roof. Every day, he would get up, go to work, come home, and drink himself into a fitful slumber. Both boys knew emptiness: empty cupboard, empty beer...
by Florina Lungu | Jul 1, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety and Depression, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Did you know that human beings are social by nature?Sure, we all have an introverted coworker who keeps to themselves or a friend who doesn’t like large gatherings. But even the shyest person you know has a brain designed for relationships, full of mirror neurons...