Category: Getting Help

Do You Know What Makes People Passive-Aggressive

Are You Familiar With The Term Passive Aggressive Sometimes people act in ways that make us feel bad but it’s hard to put into words why. It could be passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive behavior can take many different forms, but some common examples include procrastination, deliberately doing things inefficiently, and making excuses. The term “passive-aggressive” is […]

Choosing A Couples Rehab Setting

Couples Rehab Is Addiction Recovery To Consider Have you ever heard of couples rehab? Neither had we, but it has such advantages, and here’s why. Drug and alcohol addiction is a complex and destructive circumstance that can ruin not only the lives of those directly affected but also their loved ones, especially in the case […]

What Are Root Causes Of Addictive Behaviors

Addictive Behaviors Come In All Shapes And Sizes: Why Do We Overdo Addictive behaviors are not all bad. Some of our repeated and obsessive habits can be helpful, like keeping clean if you’re a doctor or chef. But overdoing any behavior, even eating, until you can’t stop is a hallmark of addiction. Addiction requires help […]

How Depression Can Lead To Addiction

Self Medication Is Often Linked To Clinical Depression How depression can lead to addiction is something we’ll explore in this article. Some people may turn to substance use and abuse to cope with the symptoms of their despair. However, using alcohol or medicines to treat depressed symptoms can make someone more likely to become addicted. […]

What Are Mental Health Issues At Every Age

Mental Health Issues Affect People of All Ages Do you know someone who is experiencing mental health issues? A recent WHO report  points out that one in eight people today live with a mental health disorder, and suicide is a leading cause of death among young adults. These mental health conditions impact our overall sense […]

What to Expect During PTSD Treatment

PTSD Treatments Are Not One Type Fits All Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a disorder that between 11-20% of veterans and military personnel may experience due to witnessing a traumatic, in-service event. You may not experience symptoms of PTSD for days, weeks, months, or years after witnessing the traumatic event.  The first step to […]