Supporting a loved one who is battling depression can be hard on everyone involved, especially if the person affected is your spouse. While not all depression is long-term, it can cause bumps in the road for many relationships, romantic or otherwise. While you may not...
While most people will experience anxiety in their lifetime, some people are forced to deal with it daily. Anxiety can manifest in many ways, ranging from debilitating to mildly frustrating. Some people suffer from very specific types of anxiety that are niche and...
Experiencing trauma impacts a person in a variety of ways, from their physical to their mental health. Depending on the degree of the trauma, effects can be experienced for months to years and even decades. For some, the trauma is so severe that they begin using...
For those considering quitting the use of an addictive substance, withdrawals are likely at the forefront of their mind. Whether it’s from alcohol, illegal substances, or even anxiety medication, withdrawals can be scary and life-threatening in some cases. In this...
Experiencing depression, to any degree, can take a toll on your body and mind. For those that suffer from depressive episodes – ones that come in waves, rather than a constant state – it can be especially taxing. If you find yourself struggling to cope with these...
Codependent relationships and addiction often go hand in hand, creating a complex situation that affects every aspect of the lives of those involved. When one person is suffering from addiction, the codependent person often feels the need to break their own boundaries...
At some point, you may have heard the term narcissist used to describe another person, but this is a rather serious disorder that affects a small portion of the population. Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD, is a complex and often misunderstood condition that...
Panic disorder is a common and, in many cases, debilitating mental health condition that involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. These attacks are intense, overwhelming episodes of fear and anxiety that can be accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing...
Overdoses, whether from drugs or other substances, are one of the top killers in the country, affecting people from childhood to adulthood. In 2022, drug overdoses claimed more than 107,000 lives in the United States alone, making it the deadliest year on record for...
Most of us live in a state of constant connectivity and instant gratification. As a result, the concept of addiction has extended beyond traditional substances to include behaviors that trigger the brain’s reward system. Dopamine, the “feel-good”...
