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The Adventure that Is Life

I was the oldest of four boys, and after our father died, mother supported us by taking in sewing. We were quite poor. I got an afterschool job as the janitor in a factory; it was the only way I’d have any money.

After a couple of years I got bored with that, so I beat the pavement to just about every business in our small Ontario town. I found a job hammering nails. The cut in pay from $.40 per hour to $.30 per hour was worth it for the new experience. Unfortunately, this was to be a short-lived adventure; my new boss found out I was only 13, and child labour laws kicked in. I went back to my afterschool sweeping and toilets and kept a low profile… Continue Reading »The Adventure that Is Life

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Stay Aware of Holiday Alcohol Abuse

While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also be a dangerous time, especially if you tend to drink too much or are around others who may overdo it on the alcohol.

The suicide rate always goes up during the holidays, and studies indicate that alcohol is involved in one third of the completed suicides.

Motor vehicle accidents and impaired driving charges increase… Continue Reading »Stay Aware of Holiday Alcohol Abuse

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WELCOME TO DR. NEILL NEILL’S PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Here you will find hundreds of the practical insights I have gleaned from my years of professional and private life. As a columnist, I’ve written many articles about relationships, including codependency and addiction. But I’ve also shared insights into happiness, self-growth, mental health, trauma, grieving and other life issues. Just click on a category to the left.

CONSULTATION: If you need to discuss an issue, I am available for consultation via Skype or telephone. Often one consult is enough to gain some clarity about your next steps. CLICK HERE for more information about process and costs. I do read all your comments, but with over 50,000 visits a month, I’m sorry it is no longer possible for me to give a written reply to the personal questions you leave. (Other readers, however, often do respond.)

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What really is causing your low energy and fatigue?

When people ask me for help, one of the most frequent complaints is of being tired and not having enough energy to do the things they want to do. They also may complain of being overwhelmed and confused. Some use the expression “brain fog” and complain of not being able to think clearly.

The origins of low energy can be physical, emotional or spiritual. I won’t deal with the spiritual here, except to say the phrase that comes to mind is “dark night of the soul…” Continue Reading »What really is causing your low energy and fatigue?

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How do you handle the Changes in Life?

A little over three decades ago my life was humming along in a predictable way. The children were growing up with only two left at home. I had given up alcohol. Both my wife and I had good jobs – I as a university professor and she as a personnel officer for a large corporation. Our marriage was going well. In fact she commented one night “Our marriage is better than it’s ever been.”  I had no idea the big changes would be coming in my life… Continue Reading »How do you handle the Changes in Life?

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