Depression doesn't always announce itself with obvious tears or complete withdrawal from daily life. In fact, recognizing the subtle signs of depression is important because many people experience this mental health condition in ways that can easily go unnoticed by themselves and their loved ones. Understanding these ... Read More
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How to Help Someone With Depression Who Doesn’t Want It?
Family Roles and Dysfunction: The Impact on Recovery
Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Depression that Can Be Missed
How to Help Someone With Depression Who Doesn’t Want It?
Maybe you've noticed that a friend or loved one doesn't hang out as much as they used to or that they always have an excuse for why they can't join social outings. Or maybe you've seen a decline in caring about personal appearance or the cleanliness of their home. While everyone has busy stages of life where they skip ... Read More
Family Roles and Dysfunction: The Impact on Recovery
When it comes to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges, many people focus on the individual, and understandably so. However, what often gets overlooked is the critical role family dynamics play in both the development of these challenges and the successes or setbacks that can occur during recovery. ... Read More
Repairing Relationships Broken by Addiction
For many people with substance abuse disorders, balancing addiction and relationships can lead to significant problems. When you have a close friend or family member fighting addiction, it can feel like they're fighting you and other loved ones. Addiction can alter people's behaviors and responses, motivating them to ... Read More
Caring For vs. Enabling Someone with Addiction
Loving someone who has a drug or alcohol addiction can be very difficult. Whether you're a parent, sibling, spouse, child, or friend, it's natural to want to be there for that person and try to help. You may find yourself trying to ease their pain, solve all their problems, or protect them from the consequences of ... Read More
Understanding Drug-Seeking Behavior
Prescription drug addiction is a challenging and often misunderstood issue. According to the CDC, nearly 8.6 million U.S. adults misuse prescription drugs each year. For people struggling with substance use disorders, drug-seeking behavior can become a way to maintain their addiction, often involving attempts to obtain ... Read More
Help for a Loved One Struggling with Addiction
Have you noticed worrying signs your partner or friend is drinking too much or relying on drugs or opioid medication to cope? Maybe you believe they can't seem to stop and are evasive about their substance use. Their behavior has changed, and you're concerned they've become addicted to drugs or alcohol. You realize you ... Read More
How to Convince the Man in My Life to Go to Therapy
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heightened confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
