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Sleep Cycle
posted: Mar. 29, 2026.

Reference Chellapa, S. L., & Cajochen, C. (2010) The circadian clock and the homeostatic hourglass: Two timepieces controlling sleep and wakefulness. In U. Albrecht (Ed.), The circadian clock. Springer. Read more
Why I Don’t Judge People Who Use Substance To Feel Better
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

chronic use of cannabis compounds anxiety at baseline when you’re not using cannabis. In essence, “chronic cannabis use causes the brain to reduce its own ability to calm itself. Being high briefly reduces anxiety, but sober periods lead to higher baseline anxiety. Read more
Thanksgiving: My Favorite False Story Charles Popov
posted: Nov. 28, 2024.

Thanksgiving: My Favorite False Story It’s 2:22 am on Thanksgiving morning and I can’t sleep because I had my booster shot yesterday. While I feel rather ______, I did get a Read more
PTSD Group in Tyrone Georgia, 3rd Saturday of each month from 1000 to 1130 HRS
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Recently at one of our PTSD group sessions, John D. said something quite profound concerning connection, community, and relationships. He noted that North Vietnamese veterans suffered far less from post-traumatic Read more
Trauma Informed Care
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Assignment #4: “Philosophy of Practice” Paper Charles Popov University of Georgia School of Social Work SOWK 7140E - Introduction to Trauma & Trauma Informed Care Jennifer Benford, LCSW, Ph.D. July 31, 2024 Combat Trauma Informed Practices Read more
Alcohol & Anxiety
posted: Sep. 16, 2023.

So, I drank to reduce my anxiety symptoms? https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19EIo2S_oLjpCxKoxQGmEc93vN8RMk1za8vM_H5rQqhE/edit?usp=sharing Read more
Stuck
posted: Sep. 16, 2023.

Most primal cultures have initiation rites to grow the boy into a man. * While these rites exist for girls too in some form, for boys, the initiate must face Read more
The Paradoxical and Pervasive Nature of Alcohol Use to Reduce Anxiety: Understanding Underpinning Neurobiology for Efficacious Treatment Approaches
posted: Apr. 21, 2023.

"When there is plenty of wine, sorrow and worry take wing."—Ovid. Introduction: Many consume alcohol to reduce anxiety. Paradoxically, anxiety increases at baseline, and continued drinking predisposes one to alcohol use Read more
12 Step Programs as Efficacious for Recovery
posted: Mar. 12, 2023.

12 Step Programs as Efficacious for Recovery Charles J Popov University of Georgia 12 Steps Programs as Efficacious for Recovery Introduction Searching online, I found and attended the 730-815 am AA open group at the Read more
Food Addiction and Emotional Regulation
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

A Reflection on Food Addiction and Mood Regulation Some people eat to live, and others live to eat. Reflecting, I use food both to sustain myself and as a mood regulation Read more
I AM
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

I AM Charles Joseph Popov, curious, resilient, content, skeptical, hopeful, strong, flawed and inchoate. I strive to be honest, genuine, truthful, compassionate, creative, thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and integrative. I am Read more
Food Addiction and Emotional Regulation
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

A Reflection on Food Addiction and Mood Regulation Some people eat to live, and others live to eat. Reflecting, I use food both to sustain myself and as a mood regulation Read more
Daily Organic Green Juice Blend
posted: Dec. 03, 2021.

Organic VegetablesKale, Celery, Citrus, LettuceFiltered Ice and WaterEnergy S upplementThis is a daily morning drink for my wife and myself. Oh, and listen, this type of food intake impacts our mood Read more
Martyr Parent
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Martyr Parents Charles Popov LPC, CADC II In my work, I have met many parents who do too much for their child. Like the enabling parent (closely related), the martyr parent, out Read more
Better Sleep
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

I’m using a FitBit and phone App these days. I’m getting scientific about my sleep patterns (deep sleep, REM, light sleep, awake, oxygenation, etc.). Wow, its like night and da Read more
The Late Night Blues
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

I can’t believe it took this long to really understand the importance of recuperative sleep. I have always been more of an Early Bird than a Night Owl, and this Read more