We often pride ourselves on being hard workers, but when is too much work unhealthy? Keeping yourself constantly busy to distract yourself is considered an unhealthy coping mechanism that deserves attention. Discover the negative impacts of being a “workaholic,” both… Read More ›
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Rewrite Your Story and Let Go of Self-Limiting Beliefs in Addiction Recovery
The stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we can or cannot do determines our reality. The problem is, so many of these stories are rooted in beliefs learned from childhood when we lacked the proper understanding… Read More ›
The Effects of PTSD and Complex PTSD
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a type of anxiety disorder that may develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. However, there is also complex PTSD, which may be diagnosed by a healthcare professional if a person has… Read More ›
A New Understanding of Mental Illness
Video games have become more popular over the years. In the late 90s, most children and teenagers enjoyed the escape of entertainment in the form of Donkey Kong and Street Fighter. For a long time, the targeted demographic of video… Read More ›
How to Cope with Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that affects millions of Americans every day. It affects young children up to grown adults. Anxiety can cause an individual to have problems in the workplace or prevent longevity in relationships. It is constant… Read More ›
Coping With Depression
Depression is often described as a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest in activities that used to bring joy. It is a very common mental health disorder, affecting over three million people in the United States, which can… Read More ›
What Valentine’s Day Is About
Each year, Valentine’s Day reels in billions of dollars. On average, each person in the United States spends over $100 on jewelry, cards, chocolates and more. So many gifts are given on this day, especially as those in relationships seek… Read More ›
Coping with Change
Change is never easy. Here are some helpful and healthy ways to cope. The world around us is everchanging and we are no different. The phrase “change is the only constant” is popular for a reason. When we’re feeling mentally… Read More ›
Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Times of Increased Stress
Stressed out? Here are some sustainable ways to cope during hard times. Finding and living with healthy coping mechanisms is a lifelong practice that we learn to harness in recovery. There are many ways to cope, both healthy and unhealthy,… Read More ›
Common CBT Approaches to Addiction Recovery
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective forms of treatment for addiction recovery; with various approaches to recovery, numerous studies have shown time and time again that CBT can help individuals replace old, negative thoughts patterns with… Read More ›