To say 2020 has been challenging feels like an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to focus on anything other than simply surviving. Which in a way, is what the entire process of recovery and healing can sometimes… Read More ›
Tag: depression
Why Your Depression May Seem Worse At Night
Depression affects everyone in different ways. Some people report feeling more depressed in the mornings and it’s common for people to report feeling more depressed in the evenings, even if they spent their whole day feeling upbeat. Depression comes in… Read More ›
Diet and Depression
Substance use disorder (SUD) wreaks emotional and physical damage, and in treatment, you can learn to balance your diet and reverse the effects of continuous substance abuse. How Does Your Diet Affect Depression? Dr. Monique Tello writes in the Harvard… Read More ›
What Are the Signs of Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that is characterized by weight loss (or lack of needed weight gain in children). There are different types of eating disorders people suffer from around the world today. At least 30 million… Read More ›
Psychodynamic Therapy and the Transformation of Lives
Different types of therapy are available to patients with mental illness, especially in the 21st century. Psychodynamic therapy is one of the three main types of treatment in combating depression. The other two are cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy.… Read More ›
Dependent Personality Disorder
A dependent personality disorder is characterized by the anxious feeling of being alone or the inability to be alone. Individuals who suffer from this disorder rely on other people for comfort, reassurance, advice, and support. Some people experience something similar,… Read More ›
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Can you recall a moment today, yesterday, or a time from the past where you felt pretty satisfied one minute and then suddenly, before you knew it, you started feeling very agitated? Sometimes it happens in the blink of an… Read More ›
Justifications That Lead You to Relapse
Relapse is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the recovery community. There is a multitude of reasons and justifications that your mind can come up with that will convince you to begin using drugs and/or alcohol again. It can be discouraging… 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 ›
Exploring Neurofeedback Therapy Regarding Depression
Depression can be an incredibly debilitating disorder to have, and those who experience depression may feel isolated and hopeless. If you have been diagnosed with depression, you can probably relate to feeling empty and exhausted. Unfortunately, millions of people around… Read More ›