In moments of emotional crisis, getting the right help — in a timely fashion — can make all the difference. That's the idea behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a three-digit phone number that connects you to supportive resources. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or suicidal or just need someone to talk to, ... Read More
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Feeling Sorry for Yourself? Healthier Alternatives to Self-Pity
When feeling depressed or hopeless, you might find yourself wallowing in self-pity or otherwise becoming absorbed in your own struggles and hardships. Rather than being a fleeting observation of triumph over an obstacle, this self-pity sometimes turns into an all-consuming sort of grief or complaint. If it's left ... Read More
Should You Carry an Opioid Overdose Kit?
The risk of overdose among people living with a substance use disorder is serious. In 2021, preventable deaths reached an all-time high. Fueling that record were more than 98,000 people who died that year from a drug overdose, representing an overdose death rate of 17 percent. Anyone who abuses drugs or alcohol is at ... Read More
Frazzled? Holistic Approaches to Stress Relief
Stress is becoming the new normal in the lives of people in the United States, with 49% of adults experiencing stress frequently. Elevated stress levels can be harmful to your mental and physical health. Seeking help and guidance is wise if you're ready to discover your options and the benefits of holistic stress ... Read More
8 Tips for How to Quit Smoking Weed, from the Experts
For millions of Americans — more than 1 in 6 — smoking weed is a common recreational activity. Used primarily to relax, treat pain, party or simply relieve temporary stress, marijuana is largely seen as a less dangerous drug due to its usually milder effects and medicinal uses. However, just because marijuana lacks the ... Read More
15 Constructive Topics to Discuss in Therapy
So you know you need some help, and therapy is probably the answer. But you're nervous about starting because you don't know which topics to breach in therapy. Feeling this way is perfectly normal. Thirty percent of those responding to a 2020 survey weren't in therapy because they felt their problems weren't big ... Read More
Help for When “My Wife Yells at Me”
People yell for all sorts of reasons. Depending on the situation they're in, their personality and several other factors, a raised voice could be anything from a normal emotional expression to a precursor to physical aggression. If you're with someone who yells at you, especially if it makes you feel uncomfortable or ... Read More
Help for When “My Husband Yells at Me”
Yelling in a relationship is almost never good, and it can sometimes be a sign that things have gone very wrong for one or both parties. It can be a result of various underlying issues such as stress, frustration or ineffective communication. It can also be part of a larger pattern of abusive behavior that has to be ... Read More
