College is the first time most young people will live by themselves and experience true independence. The idea of no curfews, shorter class time and weekend parties may sound exciting, but more often than not, independence can be a daunting idea. When anxiety and the stress of growing up kicks in, it is important to …
Alcohol Abuse: The Steps Toward Recovery
Drinking is recreational for many people, but not for everyone. As the weather warms up and summer days last longer, the cool wines and cocktails make more frequent appearances at summer gatherings and BBQs. Unfortunately, for some, alcohol consumption surpasses what can be categorized as recreational or even social. In fact, 16 million people in …
For Those Dealing with Opiate Addicts, These Tips are for You
An opiate addiction is not to be taken lightly. No friend or family member of an opiate addict believes the addiction is anything but life-threatening and dangerous. Those closest to the addict can play the most important roles in either enabling them or helping them get clean. In fact, a little bit of tough love …
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Schizoaffective Disorder and Its Types
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental condition that is defined by both psychotic symptoms, like delusions and hallucinations, and mood swings. There are two types of schizoaffective disorders, bipolar (or mixed type) and depressive (or mania type). Schizoaffective disorder is difficult to diagnose because it can often be mistaken for similar mental illnesses, such as …
When is it Time to See a Therapist?
There are times when you may feel overwhelmed by the world around you and that no one seems to understand. You may feel like a burden to family and friends because the problems seem to intensify instead of going away. There are times when speaking with a professional is the best course of action. A …
PTSD and Who It Can Affect
Life’s ups and downs can be more than a tad bit overwhelming when stress builds up around a certain event or situation. People are unique and handle stress in different ways, depending on a number of factors, such as past experiences, personality type, lifestyle, etc. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, as defined by the National …
5 Ways Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health
Technology has opened countless doors to communication through a myriad of social sites referred to as social media. These various social platforms offer amazing benefits and opportunities for businesses, such as networking, marketing and finding new talent all at the touch of a button. Displaying a product or service using social campaigns can boost your …
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The Barriers that Accompany Bipolar Disorder
Living day to day with bipolar disorder can be unbearable. Moment after moment, wondering which mood will come out next and how it will affect your day and interactions with those around you is exhausting. Spells of depression and lethargy claim any free time that may exist, and explaining how you feel to friends and …
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Codependency: How it Affects Mental Health
Putting others’ needs before your own can be a positive quality, but how much of this seemingly harmless behavior is too much? People pleasing is one of many characteristics that can be observed in an individual suffering from codependency disorder. Control issues, low self-esteem, avoidance patterns and compliance patterns are a few additional identifying qualities. …
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What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
Life presents us with some high-level emotional experiences along the journey from birth to adulthood. Trauma can occur if any of these experiences are deeply distressing or disturbing and if there was physical harm present or the threat thereof. It can be difficult to process trauma and move past the negative subconscious feelings associated with …
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