In order for humans to withstand survival, practicing self-care is a must. You tried to take care of yourself during your addiction by making sure that you had everything you needed to remain drunk or high for as long as possible. This meant that you would spend most of your day obsessing about how you […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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May
May
Human touch is something that most humans crave in some capacity. You may not be the most touchy-feeling person, but a physical connection is typically an important aspect of life. Certain instances, like addiction, can keep you from being able to connect to humans in the way you should. Most recently, the global pandemic probably […]
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Apr
Apr
The symptoms of addiction and mental health issues include delusional thoughts and actions. If you live in a place that has prevalent homelessness, you may see people walking around thinking they are talking to someone other than themselves; you may see them doing bizarre actions that make you feel afraid for their well-being. What you […]
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Feb
Feb
Someone who suffers from addiction may also find themselves experiencing some social anxiety now that they are sober. Most people use drugs and alcohol to take away the edge of feeling anxious when they are around others. Once that ease and comfort are gone, the stress of being around others could return in full force. […]
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Jan
Jan
During the colder months of the year, depression can be a problem for some people. With the sun being out less along with shorter and colder days, the possibility of becoming depressed is very likely. People tend to stay indoors more and create a type of “cabin fever” for themselves that could provoke depression. People […]
Now that the Holidays are over, reality sets in that there is a New Year ahead. For some, this is an exciting time to make changes to compensate for last year’s mistakes, and for others, fear paralyzes them completely. Instead of being confident of what the New Year can bring to them, they cannot get […]
Balance is one of those words that means something different to everyone and is something that many people try to achieve daily. The real question is whether there such a thing as finding true balance? Balance is one of those things that endlessly changes depending on the stage of life you are in and where […]
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Oct
Oct
Anxiety is a real condition that can be debilitating in adults and in kids. People who experience anxiety have intense levels of fear and worry about everyday things that might be perceived as minimal to other people. What happens during these times of anxiety is nonstop feelings of uncontrollable terror or panic. In order to […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever become so terrified when you have had to talk and engage with other people that you have become overly panicky? Becoming frozen with fear along with the shortness of breath may be your worst nightmare that occurs when you have to network with others, especially when they are just acquaintances. You may […]
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Jun
Jun
A substance use disorder can make your life worse in many ways. It can damage your career, your relationships, your health, your finances, and even get you in legal trouble. Friends and family members are often most troubled by how substance use changes their loved one’s behavior and personality. Substances have a powerful effect on […]