Mental Health
Many people tend to confuse being unhappy and having depression. A major depressive disorder entails more than being unhappy. There are various signs of depression that distinguish it from a mere feeling of sadness. It’s normal to feel sad or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to struggles that you may encounter in…
A key component to completing your addiction treatment program is getting support from others who are also on the path to recovery. Treatment centers offer group therapy as a way to provide support and learn from others during your session. This is just one of many benefits of group therapy for drug or alcohol addiction. …
Codependency occurs when one person in a dysfunctional relationship relies on their partner or family member for their emotional needs or sense of self-worth. In addition, codependency happens when a person enables another to continue their addiction, self-destructive behavior, or mental disorder. Therefore, asking yourself ‘Am I experiencing codependency?’ is an excellent way to guard…
Most panic attacks occur without warning. Furthermore, there is not always a clear trigger for a panic attack. Sometimes they can occur for no reason at all. For this reason, most people do not know how to prevent a panic attack. Panic attacks can have a devastating effect on individuals who experience them. Although most…
Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier for the person who has the addiction. As a result, you may start to exhibit…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are types of mental health treatments that can also be used to treat drug or alcohol addiction. While both therapies are evidence-based methods, that include individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist, there are some differences between CBT and DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy is…
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
As the Art Instructor at Victory Bay Recovery Center, there is one thing I have noticed – a pattern. It’s putting into the air negative self-talk. But it is one that I am working on breaking every chance I can get. Self-Hate I notice over and over again how people that struggle with addiction are…
Since depression symptoms will continue to get worse over time without treatment, having depression can increase your risk of suicide. Self-medicating depression is also a risk, as 15.6% of people with depression develop an alcohol misuse disorder, while another 18% of people with depression eventually have a substance abuse disorder. Depression impacts more than 16…
If you are wondering how to deal with anxiety, it’s important to remember that anxiety-related disorders require early treatment. Since symptoms will continue to get worse the longer you delay treatment, it’s important to reach out for help as soon as you begin to develop symptoms. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability…