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Natural Ways to Stay on the Path to Recovery

November 21st, 2016 - Read more

Recovery can mean many different things to many different people. For some it means going to an inpatient hospital until transferring to a halfway house and then to out-patient therapy. For some it means taking medications to help them stay sober. While these are great techniques that have proven to help thousands of people in …

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5 Reasons You Should Seek Support When Quitting Alcohol

November 17th, 2016 - Read more

Alcohol addiction is defined by a person’s unrelenting need for alcohol. Due to the varying chemical, genetic, and social factors, addiction to alcohol is life threatening and difficult to overcome. Alcohol addiction is often connected to genetic links, variants, and environmental factors. Alcoholism is the most common form of substance abuse, with over seventeen million …

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The Powerful Link Between Laughter and Mental Health

November 16th, 2016 - Read more

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Even when it’s in the middle of being angry or sad, laughter can be beneficial.  It can change moods in an instant.  This happens in great movies also.  One minute you are crying and then the character says something funny and the whole audience is switching to a different …

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9 Healthy Activities for People With Bipolar Disorder

November 15th, 2016 - Read more

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health illness, which is sometimes known as manic depression due to its brain disorder elements. People suffering from bipolar disorder can experience mood shifts and go through extreme highs (mania) and extreme lows (depression). When individuals experience the depressive lows of this disorder, symptoms of hopelessness …

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Why Pets Are Good for Your Mental Health

November 14th, 2016 - Read more

It is very hard to see a cute dog or cat or even a pig and not want to smile. It is a natural connection between pets and feeling better.  You don’t see people petting their cat with a snarl or angry look.  It’s just the opposite. Even if they start out with a snarl, …

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7 Holistic Ways to Prevent Suicidal Thoughts and Depression

November 9th, 2016 - Read more

Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts and depression? Acording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, reasons for suicidal thoughts and depression are varied among individuals, but often include a wide range of mental illnesses, including anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, and bipolar disorder.  In an article titled the Connection between Chronic Pain and Suicide, it …

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7 Things to Know About Your Mental Health Diagnosis

November 7th, 2016 - Read more

There aren’t any medical procedures or blood tests that can show us exactly what mental health problem we have, so it’s important to take it upon yourself to get the best diagnosis possible.  There are many ways you can help yourself and the psychiatrist or psychologist who is helping you find a solution to your mental health …

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How to Deal With Workplace Stress

November 2nd, 2016 - Read more

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress at work? hough stress is a normal part of any job, it can quickly derail your productivity and focus. Even if you absolutely love what you are doing and are fortunate to work in a profession that ignites your passion and energizes your soul, you still will be faced …

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The Mind-Body Connection And Effective Addiction Recovery

October 27th, 2016 - Read more

Addiction is an illness that can affect both the body and the mind. Generally, we tend to keep mind and body separate, but there’s a growing body of research that point to a strong mind-body connection in all of us. For instance, imagine that you have a lemon in your mouth. Now imagine that you’re …

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Why Recovering Drug Addicts Should Disassociate from Labels

October 21st, 2016 - Read more

Recovering drug addicts often find it difficult to overcome their problem due to their association with criminal and unhealthy activity. One of the first steps to recovery is to admit you have a problem so you, and only you, can address it. Not because someone told you to, but because you want to. For a …

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