People may not think about the diagnosis of bipolar illness and how the two of them may be different. There are actually crucial differences which mean a lot when it comes to treatment. Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 are distinct, unique disorders that require a deeper look to understand how it impacts a person’s life.Read More
Marijuana wax is popping up in places across the United States, and not without health problems and complications. This form of marijuana is referred to as wax because it is produced in a way that is harmful, along with introducing a new form of marijuana into the market. Young people are vulnerable to the dangersRead More
Winter is tough for many people, for many reasons. Those in recovery from addiction can feel like it is a difficult season to navigate. ‘Winter blues’ is used to describe a mild form of the seasonal affective disorder that occurs during winter months. Some people experience fatigue, drowsiness, withdrawal from others, and irritability. Many peopleRead More
There has been much discussion of drug and alcohol abuse behind the scenes in kitchens across the country as several restauranteurs, travel show hosts, and others have lost their lives recently. A few of them wrote or spoke extensively about drug and alcohol use in the restaurant industry. Find out why people who work inRead More
Panic attacks can be disconcerting when they pop up. They might feel like a person is dying and cannot breathe. To get past this, it takes some positive thinking, strategy, and strong psychotherapy to support a person getting through the irrational thoughts that cause stress. The aim is to prevent excessive up-regulation where the sympatheticRead More
Addiction is difficult to overcome. Sometimes, people who deal with substance abuse and dependence feel isolated during the addiction because they’ve pushed people away and are solely focused on addiction. It can be hard for a person to interact with others. Many are struggling with addiction issues and have guilt and shame, also. They mayRead More
Healing from addiction is not easy. The journey is filled with challenges. Even when a person is mentally positive, they might need an extra boost to get some support. Getting outdoors has some benefits. Nature is a great way to experience peace and calming after a challenging day or just to get outside. The mentalRead More
A leader and beloved guide of the self-help movement and beyond, Louise Hay, once said “You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Trauma teaches us unfortunate lessons about ourselves, our relationship to the world, and our place in the world as a humanRead More
A broken heart has been the lament and inspiration of our entire lifetime as feeling-prone human beings. We were programmed to bond, to connect, to mate, to reproduce, and to stay bonded for a lifetime. Our ideals of romance, love, and partnership have changed significantly over time and the way we relate to romance, love,Read More
Treatment for psychological conditions will vary from one person to the next. It also varies when co-occurring disorders are involved, with treatment for both mental health and addiction. The treatment should always match the nature and severity of the person’s challenges. Acute challenges may require fewer treatment sessions than chronic, lingering issues. One thing toRead More