Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try and ... Read More
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How One Man Recognized His Symptoms of BPD and Got Help
At first, Tyler didn't identify his symptoms of BPD. He blew off his depression and anxiety because life was just kicking him around: he had personal relationships going wrong and feared that his boss would fire him. Tyler was also angry all the time, but he decided that it must have been because of stress or sleep ... Read More
Common Addictions and How To Stay Sober After Treatment
Millions of people in the United States are addicted to some kind of chemical substance or some kind of action that triggers chemicals in the brain’s reward center. Most of those people struggling with chemical dependence or some form of psychological addiction have more than one addiction haunting them every single ... Read More
Does David Beckham Really Have OCD?
Widely regarded as one of the best and most accomplished English footballers (soccer players) to ever live, David Beckham has a lived a life in the spotlight. He's won some of international soccer's top honors, leading iconic teams Manchester United and Real Madrid to league championships and European glory. He's even ... Read More
5 Ways to Survive Divorce Depression-Free
Without question, divorce often ranks as one of the most stressful life experiences someone can go through. Anyone who has known a couple or individual going through divorce likely knows the emotional upheaval and mental health strain it can cause. In these circumstances, depression is not uncommon and can be ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: 5 Ways to Manage Stress in Recovery
Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction generally includes rebuilding our lives, clearing the wreckage of our past, making amends, and more. Additionally, recovering involves dealing with an unwelcome amount of anxiety and high-stress level. Stress is an unavoidable and natural side-effect of being human, but ... Read More
How HealthyGamer.gg Is Addressing Mental Health Stigmas
After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alok Kanojia, better known simply as Dr. K, started down a unique career path. He's an addiction medicine specialist who has taken an interest in an area not commonly covered by his field: gaming addiction. A self-described "reformed gamer" himself, Dr. K runs ... Read More
The Scoop on Alternative Drug Detox Options and Whether They Work
As with any medical condition, there are numerous articles out there that suggest an alternative rehab over the mainstream options for treating substance abuse. While it may be tempting to believe the claims that one or more detox alternatives is quick, easy, and/or cheap, readers beware. "At home detox" or any other ... Read More