Vantage Point Recovery Blog - Page 15

Is Being a Night Owl Bad for Your Health?

April 20th, 2018 - Read more

There are many different aspects of your health that can be linked to getting eight hours of sleep, but a person’s particular sleep schedule may also influence their well-being. People typically have a certain time when they fall asleep and wake up which is known as their chronotype. People who are night owls, or usually …

Filed Under: Depression, Mental Health

Teen Vaping Epidemic

April 20th, 2018 - Read more

Although vaping has been a trend widely considered as a better and less toxic alternative to cigarettes, the dangers of nicotine are still a problem particularly for young people. Cigarette smoking rates have been dropping dramatically over the past few decades but teens have become more interested in the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping …

Filed Under: Mental Health

Half of Americans Have Friend/Family with Addiction

April 15th, 2018 - Read more

Addiction has become a growing problem in the U.S. especially with the climbing rates of opioid abuse that have reached the point of a major health crisis. Unfortunately addiction still has a stigma and people don’t discuss the topic enough to realize the full extent of the problem. Addiction is a serious issue and it …

Filed Under: Addiction

Drug Induced Psychosis

March 19th, 2018 - Read more

There is often a close relationship between mental illness and drug abuse in a number of different ways. While many people may begin to abuse drugs to self-medicate a pre-existing mental illness, others may develop mental health problems as a result of their heavy drug use. Certain substances when used recklessly can causes symptoms of …

Filed Under: Mental Health, Psychotherapy

Flying Anxiety

March 16th, 2018 - Read more

One of the most common fears that people experience in their daily lives is a fear of flying. A person’s issues with flying on an airplane can range anywhere from mild worry or anxiety to an intense fear that could prevent them ever traveling by air. Tragedies in the news involving plane crashes and emergency …

Filed Under: Anxiety

Trauma After Gun Violence

March 8th, 2018 - Read more

With the recent tragedy in Parkland and the kinds of shootings that take place all too often around the country, it is important to recognize the impact of gun violence on the individuals involved. People who experience a shooting are likely to be affected by long term psychological effects of the traumatic event. Even those …

Filed Under: Grief, PTSD, Stress

Managing Ambiguity and Personal Responsibility

February 25th, 2018 - Read more

Addiction is a disease that can take over a person’s thoughts and behavior so much that their personality begins to change. They may develop certain traits that are not necessarily part of who they are as a person but are simply a symptom of addiction. People with addictions start to show similar characteristics that are …

Filed Under: Addiction

Emotionally Abusive Relationships

February 20th, 2018 - Read more

Relationships can be complex and difficult to have perspective on while you are involved in them. People become engrossed in the feeling of being in love with someone and may not even realize when a relationship becomes toxic and unhealthy. People that end up in emotionally abusive relationships may not even understand that they are …

Filed Under: Relationships

Healing Through Art Therapy

February 10th, 2018 - Read more

There are many different methods to treating problems like addiction and mental illness that can act as supplements to regular psychotherapy. Alternative types of therapy can allow people to explore various options that may work for them in reducing stress and coping with complicated emotions. Art therapy can be one of the most effective ways …

Filed Under: Art Therapy

Pranic vs Reiki Energy Healing

January 20th, 2018 - Read more

Alternative therapies can be a positive experience for people who feel that they need to heal from emotional distress or negative energy that is holding them back. There are many different options for healing your body and spirit but some of the practices that are growing in popularity are reiki and pranic healing. Both of …

Filed Under: Medication, Spirituality, Therapy