The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) publishes a list of the most stressful jobs annually based on several factors, including "consequence of errors" and "time pressure." While everyone understands that positions in law enforcement will always be the #1 most stressful job in the U.S., it may surprise many ... Read More
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No More Shame Story: Tal Collins
Tal started drinking at the age of 12. At 13, she began using drugs. Cocaine was her drug of choice, but sedatives were also easy to acquire. Even SSRIs, a class of drugs often prescribed for anxiety and depression, could give her a high when she took them at higher doses. What Triggered Addiction to Drugs and ... Read More
What Does It Feel Like to Be Dope Sick? A Must-Read Before Quitting Heroin
Most people who suffer from substance abuse issues understand that detox and withdrawal come with some unpleasant side effects, but for heroin and opiates, it takes another form. Even those who have never tried to get sober hear the stories from friends and other users of being "dope sick," and fear of this feeling can ... Read More
How Revenge Became a Popular Reason to Travel
As travel restrictions are lifted and more families regain financial stability, "revenge travel" is on the rise. Here's how taking a vacation can help you protect your mental health.As more Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and restrictions across the country are loosening, many are beginning to do ... Read More
4 Ways Spirituality Calms an Anxious Mind
The last few years of my sobriety have been anxiety-ridden, to say the least. From leaving an abusive relationship, moving to Palm Beach County, surviving a global pandemic, single motherhood, all the way to preparing my heart and my household for my son to start middle school this fall. These seemingly "normal" ebbs ... Read More
How Fears of Abandonment May Mask Borderline Personality Disorder
Updated January 9, 2025 BPD brings many challenges, especially the fear of abandonment. This fear can disrupt emotional stability and affect decision-making, particularly in relationships. It can strain connections, causing turmoil for both the person with BPD and those close to them. To learn how to support ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Molly Use
For young people who love parties, clubs and raves, Molly has become a drug of choice. Also known as MDMA, Molly is a psychoactive drug used to enhance recreational social events and is commonly paired with alcohol or marijuana. It's known for being relatively benign and nonaddictive, making it a seemingly safe choice ... Read More
PSTD and Its Impact on Parenting
Parenting is stressful even under perfect circumstances. It becomes even more stressful to the family unit when the parent suffers from mental health issues such as PTSD. Growing up with a parent that suffers from PTSD can be equally if not more harrowing because of the negative impact it can have on the emotional ... Read More
