Spring is here, and many are looking forward to the warm, sunny weather. It is time to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy all the greenery. While some may find significant relief soaking up the pleasantries of… Read More ›
Tag: mental health
The Effects of Eating Disorders on Mental Health
Overcoming any mental health disorder is complex, and eating disorders are no different. Disordered eating affects not only your physical health but your mental and emotional health as well. There are many ways eating disorders can manifest, each with their… Read More ›
The Correlation Between Mental Health and Nutrition
Mental and emotional health issues can affect your physical health. Something that is becoming more and more emphasized during the process of healing from mental, emotional, and behavioral health concerns is the mind-body connection between nutrition and mental health. Having… Read More ›
Defining a Crisis and How to Help a Loved One Through It
Addiction and mental health recovery are not unchanging, narrow paths. Rather, the journey is filled with highs and lows, each of which can feel empowering or detrimental. Lending support to a loved one can make a huge difference in ensuring… Read More ›
Navigating the Stages of Change and Taking Achievable Steps Towards Success
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the plethora of changes throughout your recovery journey. Tackling all facets of addiction and recovery at once can be intimidating. Doing so can lead to stress and may even cause feelings of resistance… Read More ›
Tips to Mute Your Life
Living in zen doesn’t mean you need to stop talking. On the contrary, zen is a state of mind you create within yourself. We think we can’t live without something too often, but if we give ourselves a chance to… Read More ›
How to Find Your Perfect Self
Before you strive for perfection, forget perfect. Drop your baggage, leave self-defeating thoughts or people behind, and ready yourself for healing. Perfection in Imperfection Okay, perfection in imperfection seems to contradict itself. However, it is in your imperfection… Read More ›
Flip the Script on Anger
Anger is a natural response to some situations. For example, in the heat of a stressful or hurtful moment, we can use our anger to endure what we are experiencing. However, uncontrolled anger is destructive for your physical and mental… Read More ›
Identifying the Manipulative Tactics of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a complicated form of manipulation that an individual may use to alter the perception or thoughts of another. However, it can also be tough to identify. Identifying gaslighting tactics and understanding their intended effects are crucial in ensuring… Read More ›
Types of Phobias and How To Cope
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 ›