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A Big Element of Rehab: It is Time to be an Adult
One of the difficulties that come with ceasing addiction and learning to live life one day at a time is learning to be an adult. Now on the surface, this seems like a no-brainer moment. Due to our age and responsibilities, we assume that we are already adults. The...
COVID-19 and The Effects of Chronic Fear on Mental Health
The pandemic of 2020 has caused many people to live in a constant state of fear. While fear is an indispensable survival mechanism that signals the perception of danger, living with chronic fear can have detrimental effects on your overall health. In this piece, we’ll...
Living Through COVID-19: The Effects of Chronic Stress During a Pandemic
The pandemic has created an environment where many people are living in a constant state of fear and stress. Chronic stress can begin to wear down the body and deplete your emotional reserves. Chronic stress can often exacerbate existing family problems and can lead...
Help for Alcoholics and Addicts Who Need More Than Alcoholics Anonymous During Covid – 19
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of dysfunction in everyday society. This dysfunction can be felt from the new onset of working from home or the ordering of food and essentials online for home delivery. It seems the traditional way of living day to day has...
Need Help with Depression?
Have you ever had any of the following thoughts? Why am I so depressed? I can’t stop crying. Why am I so sad? Why am I sad for no reason? I don’t want to do anything. I don’t want to live anymore. I can’t get out of bed in the morning. All I want to do is sleep. I am...
10 Steps to Manage Anxiety About School During the Pandemic
As the school year approaches, many parents are beginning to struggle with the stress and anxiety of sending their kids to school. While no one knows how the next year will play out, there are things that you can do to help minimize your stress and anxiety about the...
2020 – The Year of Waiting in the Age of COVID-19
The year 2020 has been a strange year. Many of us have spent the year waiting for something. Some of us are waiting to be laid off, while others are waiting to be called back to work. Some are waiting to return to work at the office, while others are waiting for their...
6 Steps to Decrease Your Stress During Stressful Times
These are stressful times. The coronavirus, social unrest, and economic uncertainty have all added to our already stressful lives. Many of us are socially isolated and limited in our ability to access our normal coping strategies. To help you THRIVE during these...
8 Steps to Manage Anxiety Around Wearing Face Masks
Are experiencing anxiety because of the recent requirement to wear face masks in public places? Do you fear having a panic attack when you have a face mask on? If so, we have listed 8 steps that you can take to help you manage your own fears while wearing a face mask....
Online Treatment for PTSD
If you are struggling with PTSD and live anywhere in the state of Texas, New Dimensions can help. New Dimensions offers Online Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs for Adults and Adolescents who are experiencing the problems that come with PTSD. Our online PTSD...