PTSD: Everything You Need To Know
What Is PTSD Traumatic events, both remembered and forgotten, can trigger Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma can be caused by either a single event or a series of events, and its effects can manifest in a variety of ways, from mild to severe. Substance abuse may result if PTSD is left untreated. Understanding treatment program […]
Understanding Addiction Recovery Options
Addiction Recovery Options Can Be Confusing: Which Treatments Do You Need Addiction recovery options are not one size fits all. Everyone’s addiction is unique, so there is no one treatment that is right for anyone. If you or your loved one are searching for the right treatment program, it can be difficult to know which […]
Establishing Boundaries During Addiction Treatment
Establishing Boundaries During Treatment Starts Recovery Off Right When your loved one is recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, one of the very firstimportant steps is establishing boundaries between yourself and them. Active addiction damages parts of your relationship such as trust and communication. You know your loved one doesn’t always tell the truth […]
Why Fatigue Is a Common Symptom of Mental Illness
Fatigue Knocks You Flat When You’re Suffering From Mental Illnesses Do you experience fatigue? Mental illnesses can appear very different from one another. A panic disorder, for instance, doesn’t look much like depression from the outside. In spite of their differences, though, many mental illnesses share similar symptoms. Consider fatigue, or extreme feelings of tiredness. This […]
Overcoming Shame And Anger In Recovery
Shame And Anger Are Common Emotions Related To Addiction If you or someone you love is in active addiction or recovery, shame and anger are powerful emotions that affect everyone around you. These emotions can also be one cause of the substance use in the first place. Anger is especially scary when it’s directed at […]
How To Get Healthy In Body And Mind
6 Tips To Get Healthy In Body And Mind This Spring Wonder how to get healthy in body and mind? Annoyed with how many people want you to run for health? Do you hate running? Hate diets? Well, relax. There’s more to being in tip-top shape than just physical exercise and starving yourself. How much […]