Many people struggling with mental health issues may wonder whether depression goes away on its own. While it's possible for mild episodes to ease over time, depression often doesn't disappear entirely without help. Understanding the types of depression and when to seek support is essential for a successful ... Read More
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De-escalate with this Panic Attack Checklist
If you've experienced a panic attack, you understand how debilitating it can be. The sudden rush of fear combines with dizziness, and your heart starts pounding out of your chest. You struggle to take a breath and feel as though you're losing control. Close to 3% of adults in the United States experience these symptoms ... Read More
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Discovered by accident in the 1950s when scientists were researching antihistamines and antipsychotic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), were the first drugs to successfully treat depression. While effective in up to 70% of patients, tricyclic antidepressants need ... Read More
Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
With modern health care and an increasing awareness of mental health challenges, we should be living in a golden age for mental health. Sadly, this isn't the case. The United States is in the grip of a millennial mental health crisis. People aged 25 to 44 are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries, ... Read More
Common Fears in Recovery
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
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
