Thunderwolf MSN, RN

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    I'm Laine and I'm Alcoholic/Addict

    Thunderwolf replied to BrayaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here is a medallion, just for you.
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    I'm Laine and I'm Alcoholic/Addict

    Thunderwolf replied to BrayaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :urck: :ys!!!: :mchmrdnc: :dncgbby: :dncgcpd: :dncg: :dancgrp: Congrats on your continued sobriety. Many
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    Thunderwolf replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You know, I may need to include that in my orificenal when I choose my quit day. Thank you for this
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    Food Addiction?

    Thunderwolf replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You named one withdrawal symptom though already. Just as a reminder to anyone....abstinence can often present symptoms of withdrawal for any behavior that has been overused and now absent. We just...
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    Hi, I'm Thunderwolf and I am a Smoker

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very funny video...thanks, for
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    Indian elders are freezing to death on our reservations

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your interest. The post is indeed eye opening. It may also point to additional information that may of help. Peace to you.
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    Native American Indian Assistance Programs

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those that may be interested in donating, here is a listing of sites. I would recommend personally contacting them first before any donations are made in order to ensure proper communication and...
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    Going to accept position, wish me luck!

    Thunderwolf replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Be
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    Thunderwolf replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I love reading these success stories...it gives one hope. Keep them coming. If you are currently struggling with the desire to quit, like I am...please tell your story
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    Thunderwolf replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You raise a good point....lecturing doesn't help. Support and understanding does though. I feel your angst. So....it is good to say this now...if you have not used, don't lecture. It falls on deaf...
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    Food Addiction?

    Thunderwolf replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Food...the drug of comfort. Often, many folks refer to certain foods as their "comfort foods". The comfort it gives is a sensation of fullness, satiety, contentment...just like a warm afghan during a...
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    re: health questionaire for job

    Thunderwolf replied to fuzzie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great input, folks. I will continue to keep the thread open, but will continue to
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    Hello

    Thunderwolf replied to cirthungl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing. There are some who can drink here and there and can do without...no problem. It is but a social drink or an occasional drink to help unwind. Some folks, depending upon one's...
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    My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    Thunderwolf replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tweety, a most amazing life story. Your telling of the angst, the back and forth, and the denial in your younger years is something that many can and do relate to. It is a struggle...even during the...
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    My name is Anne and I am an addict!

    Thunderwolf replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are most welcome, Anne. Yes...the Net is filled with negative Recovery forums. Thank you for pointing this out. This may be due to little or no or poor moderating. My purpose for this forum here...
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    Hi, I'm Marla and I'm an Alcoholic

    Thunderwolf replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Marla, you are indeed a most wonderful and precious woman to share the truthfulness of your story...laying it bare for others to learn from. This is often the power of our stories...to learn from it...
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Thunderwolf replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You said it right...finding that balance in one's life. It can be a challenge, but can be done. Sometimes, it entails big changes...and sometimes, it entails only smaller ones. But, any positive...
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    re: health questionaire for job

    Thunderwolf replied to fuzzie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good point, llg. A couple more posts should answer fuzzie's thread sufficiently...then I will close. I do wish to say that in Recovery, honesty towards oneself and towards others tends to be a golden...
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    re: health questionaire for job

    Thunderwolf replied to fuzzie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish first to say...congrats on your continued recovery. 16 months, most excellent and impressive. Woot!!! However, I am somewhat a little reluctant in answering this type of post, for it is...
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    Thunderwolf replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One thing that I have tried for myself during my desire to abstain was to focus on my breath and breathing. When I felt the urge to smoke coming on, a sensation that I feel center in my gut and lungs,...
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    Stopping smoking? What helps you

    Thunderwolf replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Conrad. And I agree...just not doing it is the best answer. However, as a complex habit...it is often easier said than done. I myself am a smoker...with an off and on again habit. I know I...
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Thunderwolf replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes...it does take time to comprehend and then it also takes time to put ourself back in our own driver's seat. So, true. Many nurses and "potential nurses to be" wish to help out others from an issue...
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Thunderwolf replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, glad to have you. Thank you for your post. Yes, abstinence is difficult, especially when we may find ourself in an environment that makes it easier to slip. You will eventually find, as more...
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Thunderwolf replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, true. Rarely is the road a straight one...for it does twist and turn, go over hills, even mountains, then dips back down into the gulley at times. It also crosses bridges over streams if not...
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    NCLEX question

    Thunderwolf replied to justa?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am assuming that you were in an accelerated nursing program...having a non nursing degree as your undergrad degree. Correct? If so, you should be able to take the NCLEX. If any questions, please...