If you are struggling with anxiety, you may feel trapped by traditional treatment models. Sometimes, methods like talk therapy and medication can only do so much. Conscious connected breathwork is a beneficial tool that can help you re-center your body and move stagnant anxious energy. Practicing breathwork can help you find long-term anxiety relief andRead More
Anxiety affects millions of people in the United States every day. In order to cope, many people will turn to substances like drugs and alcohol. This form of “self-medicating” can be highly dangerous and even make anxiety worse. What Does “Self-Medicating” Mean? A 2018 study in Wiley Depression and Anxiety defines self-medication as “the self‐reportedRead More
Did you know that taking a few deep, full breaths can decrease anxiety? Are you aware that your vagus nerve is part of this? Your vagus nerve is a part of your nervous system that regulates your body’s reactions to stress. This nerve causes a “rest, digest, and heal” response within the body that promotesRead More
You may think that you can achieve recovery simply by removing substances from your life. However, effective recovery involves more than eliminating substance use. Your emotional and mental health plays an important role in the recovery process. When you do not address the impact that mental health disorders, like anxiety or depression, play on yourRead More
The nervous system is the main regulator of how our body communicates with the outside world. It informs us, protects us, and even plays a central role in our overall well-being. When a person experiences trauma, this can deregulate the nervous system and have devastating effects. In order to re-regulate it, you can explore differentRead More
When you feel like you don’t have control, it can be hard to find true joy in your world. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a disorder that can make life extremely difficult due to uncontrollable urges. If you struggle with OCD, you may be wondering how you ever developed this disorder. With the right knowledgeRead More
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences a person can go through. For generations, grief therapy has been a useful tool to help cope with loss. Through therapy, a person can learn how to process grief. They can overcome it in order to continue living a happy and fulfilling life. Grief andRead More
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that not only affects millions of Americans each day but also comes along with a wide range of symptoms. Traditional treatment can often look the same. Even though medication has been the go-to route for anxiety for decades, it’s not the only answer. There are many other methods ofRead More
Alcohol consumption in the United States is widespread and often celebrated. Unfortunately, this popular substance can also be extremely damaging. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most prevalent substance use disorder in the world. Many people who consume alcohol will experience heightened feelings of anxiety. These feelings are frightening and can easily get worse theRead More
In recent years, sound healing has become a common form of treatment. Rooted in Eastern healing techniques, this tool can be used to help people overcome addiction, trauma, anxiety, and many other conditions. Western Healing vs. Eastern Healing Techniques According to a 2020 study in Integrative Medicine (Encinitas), “Western medicine techniques often involve pharmacological andRead More