Not feeling your best is difficult, and some people will try many different things that are purported to help them feel their best. It's important to note that you'll have to detox your body and mind if you're going to live the life you deserve. Think about this situation: Brian hasn't been feeling like himself ... Read More
How to Plan Ahead for Potential Triggers in Early Recovery
Whether you are new to recovery or a veteran of this new lifestyle... it would be fair to say that you have most likely explored the idea of having to face triggers in sobriety. If you're anything like me, those intrusive thoughts kept me fearful that I would forever live a boring sober life once I left FHE Health. I ... Read More
Achieving Happiness While Living with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try and ... Read More
Is There a Difference Between Medical Marijuana and Illicit Marijuana?
Continued legalization of medical and recreational marijuana has prompted millions of curious individuals to raise a number of questions: Is there any difference between medical and recreational weed? Does medical marijuana have THC? Is illicit marijuana more dangerous than the medical variety? After decades of ... Read More
How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
How HealthyGamer.gg Is Addressing Mental Health Stigmas
After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alok Kanojia, better known simply as Dr. K, started down a unique career path. He's an addiction medicine specialist who has taken an interest in an area not commonly covered by his field: gaming addiction. A self-described "reformed gamer" himself, Dr. K runs ... Read More
How a Hostile Work Environment Can Damage Mental Health
What effects can a toxic work environment have on the average worker? Americans are among the most overworked populations in the world. A report cited in Business Insider found that the average employed American adult spends 47 hours per week working, compared to their European counterparts who, in countries like ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Remote Mental Health Care
Telehealth mental health services are readily available, but are they right for you? Examine the pros and cons to find a solution you can count on. When the demand for more convenient and accessible ways to access qualified therapists became large enough, several virtual mental health options were brought to market. ... Read More
