Addiction can take over a person's life and ruin their relationships. When trying to get clean, it's only natural to fear addiction and what may happen during and after recovery. Individuals in recovery often worry about relapsing, how to return to their normal lives and how to deal with the stresses of life without ... Read More
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A List of Recovery Affirmations
Recovery is as much a mental journey as a physical one. It involves learning to regulate emotions without numbing them with substances, which can create an internal loop of self-criticism and perpetuate negative thoughts. The words you repeat are surprisingly powerful in shaping your reality. That's why a simple ... Read More
Finding a Rehab for Weed
Many states have legitimized the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis, also known as marijuana. The drug causes feelings of euphoria and relaxation. It's useful for treating certain health conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain and epilepsy. But evidence is accumulating that a significant percentage (10%) of ... Read More
Experiencing PTSD and OCD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are complex mental health conditions that affect many people. Interestingly, PTSD and OCD often co-occur. Someone who survives a traumatic experience may develop post-traumatic OCD as well as PTSD. This article discusses the link between ... Read More
Concerta Addiction
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 11% of U.S. children aged 3 to 17 years receive a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at some point in their lives. Many adults are also seeking ADHD diagnoses as they learn more about this condition and self-identify with some of its ... Read More
PTSD and Psychosis
PTSD with psychosis is a rare but real type of PTSD. Learn who's vulnerable to this form of PTSD and how symptoms differ from other types of psychosis. Often caused by exposure to a traumatic event, post-traumatic stress disorder affects a sizable portion of the population. According to the National Center for PTSD, ... Read More
What is MBCT – Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. While it's normal to feel unhappy during difficult times, those feelings usually dissipate once the situation improves. If you have depression, though, sadness can last weeks and even months and can change how you think, feel and react to daily life. ... Read More
How to Calm Your Nervous System
When your body perceives a threat or stress, your sympathetic nervous system floods your system with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Understanding how to calm your nervous system isn't just about feeling better in the moment. It's essential for your long-term physical and mental well-being. The good news ... Read More
