Everyone is afraid of something. Some, however, have phobias, an extreme fear of an object, place, thing, or person that can cripple their ability to function in certain situations. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that most people will… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
How to Be Comfortable in the Uncomfortable
We need to break out of our comfort zones to grow. Being comfortable in being uncomfortable isn’t a cliche. It is a way to motivate ourselves. Breaking Patterns We fall into patterns easily. Even our morning rituals are… Read More ›
Finding Therapy That Works For You
Our mental health is essential to our physical and emotional well-being. However, we can shy away from beginning therapy because we don’t want others to think we are “crazy.” The fear of being labeled or what happens in therapy can… Read More ›
How to Decrease Delta COVID Variant Anxiety or Depression
Covid-19 and its variants have changed how we interact with each other. As a result, we think about the health implications of our actions and social interactions. For example, the prospect of returning to quarantine or social distancing practices can… Read More ›
Letting Go of Shame
Sobriety has many benefits. One of those benefits is waking up in the morning aware of what we did the night before. Another is not worrying about having to apologize to others for things we said or did. When… Read More ›
How Your Environment Influences Your Mental Health
Your perception of well-being may exist in your mind, but the things happening outside of your head have a tremendous influence over the current state of your mental health. Sometimes a change in scenery can do wonders for our mental… Read More ›
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are a subset of mental health disorders that revolve around unexpected or illogical thought and behavioral patterns. They can alter the way that one handles personal and social situations. Personality disorders fundamentally change the way that an individual… Read More ›
Making Your Willpower Contagious In Treatment
Your body and mind respond to situations and circumstances, but you can use willpower to mold your choices. Willpower is highly contagious, especially in treatment and especially when it creates positive results. Many people understand that by using your strength… Read More ›
How Recovery Can Seem as Vast as the Sea
When jumping into the ocean of recovery, you are not expected to know how to swim right away. You may feel terrified of the waves when looking upon recovery and fear drowning. Fortunately, recovery is your lifeboat. The experience of… Read More ›
Interrupting the Circular Thinking of Obsessive Thoughts
Getting in a thought cycle of rumination, worry, obsession, or repetitive, looping thoughts all cause a person extreme frustration. It can take up all of your energy and mental capacity, making it feel impossible to think about anything else. These… Read More ›