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Join Us This Saturday for the NAMIWalk In Ventura

April 25th, 2016 - Read more

We’re excited to announce we’ll be participating in the 14th annual National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk ( NAMIWalk ) this coming Saturday, April 30th. The fundraiser attracts supporters across the country, making it NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness event. Come out and join Vantage Point Recovery as we strive to put an end to the …

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Happy Earth Day: 90 Minutes In Nature Reduces Depression

April 22nd, 2016 - Read more

Sometimes you just need to go outside and let nature do its thing. It may sound simple, but Stanford researches did a study and found that walking in nature may reduce the risk of depression. Take a look at the video below to learn more: “These findings are important because they are consistent with, but do …

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What Anxiety Really Looks Like

April 21st, 2016 - Read more

It’s one thing to talk about anxiety and it’s another thing to see it – the tense facial muscles, the wide eyes, and the fear that those eyes carry. Anxiety, which is rooted in fear, is a psychological state that many people around the world struggle with, and yet, don’t reveal to others. Most people …

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Borderline Personality Disorder And Co-Occurring Disorders

April 20th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for more information about borderline personality disorder and co-occurring disorders? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an illness that experts are still beginning to understand completely. However, research has been able to uncover information about prognosis, development, and treatment. For example, through research, studies, and surveys, researchers have found that about 85% of those with …

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Here’s How Long Drugs Stay In Your Body

April 20th, 2016 - Read more

If you’ve ever wondered how long drugs and alcohol stay in your body, you may find this article interesting. Here’s how long alcohol sticks around in your blood, urine, and hair: Blood: 12 Hours Urine: 5 Days Hair: 90 Days “The moment we take a drug — whether we snort, smoke, or swallow it — our bodies begin to …

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The Link Between Panic Disorder And Agoraphobia

April 19th, 2016 - Read more

Panic Disorder can be difficult for most people with the illness. This is because Panic Disorder not only includes the regular experience of panic attacks but also the anxiety of having another panic attack without warning. When the fear of an impending attack gets severe, some men and women start to become anxious about leaving …

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12 Ways to Calm Your Anxious Mind

April 18th, 2016 - Read more

If you find yourself in what seems like a constant state of worry, you may find the following tips helpful in achieving healthier mental health. Eliminate the clutter Avoid watching television Meditate regularly Be humble Treat your body like a temple Exercise Allow yourself to escape responsibility Do something fun Release the need to control …

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Why Developing Awareness is So Important

April 16th, 2016 - Read more

Developing awareness can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s similar to learning how to ride a bike. While you’re learning, you might fall and crash from time to time. But once you’ve got it, you can feel that freedom and the joy of riding. In the case of becoming more aware of yourself, it might …

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8 Proven Ways to Prevent Relapse

April 14th, 2016 - Read more

If you’re on the road to recovery, you may find the following eight proven ways to prevent relapse helpful on your journey. Take a look and let us know what you need to work on. Flex your Willpower Be Positive and Proactive Enjoy the Moment Stay in Therapy Be patient Sleep well Avoid social environment …

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Don’t Feel Like You’re Recovering? Read This

April 12th, 2016 - Read more

You’re attending all the 12-step meetings and you’re going to your support groups. You’re telling others that you’re in recovery and you’re saying no to old friends who are still inviting you to the bar. You seem to be making all the right choices. But everything on the inside feels the same. The pain, the …

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