Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called “Cluster A” personality disorders. PPD typically involves odd or eccentric ways of thinking. People with this disorder often have unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of others (believing that someone is “out to get them”). They might suffer from paranoid delusions as a result ofRead More
Heroin addiction can become central to the lives of those suffering. Few individuals suffering from a heroin addiction can function through daily life in the usual way. For most people, their lives become consumed with obtaining money to buy the drug, thinking about the drug, and using the drug. Understanding and acknowledging you may haveRead More
Most of us have some anxiety when it comes to medical appointments. We fear the unknown. We are not sure exactly what they will do, what they will find, or what we will need to say. Not many people enjoy medical appointments, especially if it means you are sick or struggling. However, for most people,Read More
Sometimes we need a gentle reminder that it is okay to focus on ourselves. It is not selfish to take that time and only think of ourselves. When we were facing an active addiction, we lost a lot of ourselves. We forgot what we liked to do, who we wanted to spend time with, orRead More
We live in a society that glamorizes being busy. We have all heard someone brag about all they accomplished during one day or everything they completed at one time. It puts pressure on all of us to be busy, to go non-stop, and to fill our days from morning to night. The problem with thisRead More
Have you ever suddenly lost control during an argument and later wondered what even happened? There is little disagreement that being quick to hurt with your words can cause pain and relationship hardship on both sides of the argument. You rarely feel good after an argument where you were quick to snap, shout, or spewRead More
Situational depression is exactly what it sounds like: depressive feelings and symptoms resulting from a specific situation. It could be the loss of a job, an injury, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a loved one. We all go through hard times. We have all been down at times where it seemsRead More
We live in a world that is full of kindness, love, and support. However, it is also full of rudeness, hatred, and self-centeredness. Everyone has had moments where we face situations that test our patience and ability to remain calm and react positively. It can be hard not to take it personally when a personRead More
You have probably heard the word gaslighting before but may not know what it is. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that causes the recipient to doubt their reality, feelings, or even sense of self. Gaslighting is a form of abuse, and the abuser will often invalidate the victim’s feelings by dismissing them, sayingRead More
Everyone feels angry sometimes. It is entirely normal and understandable to feel angry when something negative occurs or if someone is rude or mean to us. Often our anger consists of many different emotions, such as sadness, disappointment, or even stress. For most of us, we can feel anger and eventually go on with ourRead More