One of the most challenging yet worthwhile components of addiction recovery is learning about how we tend to cope with stressful situations and finding ways to apply healthier stress responses to them. For many in addiction recovery, stress is something… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
How to Determine Whether You Have Panic Disorder or Just Have Panic Attacks
Addiction doesn’t always come by itself. We’re all made up of different genetic makeups, different backgrounds, histories, experiences, mental health issues and more. For many people, addiction comes alongside mental disorders – and sudden bouts of anxiety or overwhelming fear… Read More ›
How to Mentally Distract Yourself When Your Anxiety Has Taken Hold of You
When you’re in the throes of anxiety, it can feel as though the entire world is falling apart. Your fears take over, your head starts spinning, and all these thoughts come flooding in – with no way to stop it.… Read More ›
Why Narcissistic Personality Disorder Is Stigmatized (And Why It Really Shouldn’t Be)
“He or she only cares about themselves…they are such a narcissist.” We’ve been hearing different variations of that phrase for quite some time now, as the term “narcissist” has been taken over on social media to serve as a quick… Read More ›
Debunking Myths Around Co-Occurring Diagnosis
A co-occurring diagnosis is a condition in which an individual is struggling with addiction, while simultaneously coping with some form of mental illness. This type of situation is common enough that addiction treatment centers have incorporated mental health treatments into… Read More ›
Which Drugs Are College Students Abusing?
College brings new responsibility, experiences, and freedom to young adults. It is the first chance for many to really experience life away from home without restrictions. Some students use this opportunity to grow and learn who they are as an… Read More ›
How To Set Healthy Boundaries With The Narcissist In Your Life
Narcissists can have a way of taking over a room with their charismatic personalities, and while their charm initially seems seductive, their overbearing nature may soon leave you feeling drained. Whether you are dealing with a coworker, spouse or parent,… Read More ›
Can Meditation Help My Anxiety?
Reports of people suffering from anxiety and general stress are on the rise. It’s no secret that we live in a fast-paced world, and it’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed at work, while dealing everyday life or navigating family life.… Read More ›
Ways To Combat Seasonal Depression in the Fall
Seasonal affective disorder is a condition that commonly begins in the autumn and lasts throughout the winter. This condition is also referred to as SAD because it makes an individual feel mentally depressed and physically unenergetic for several months. The… Read More ›
How Does Alcohol Affect Depression And Anxiety
Link between alcohol and depression called ‘undeniable’ Alcohol is legal in the United States for those 21 and older, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people between the ages of 12 and 20 drink about 11 percent… Read More ›