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Include Meditation in Your Anxiety Treatment

January 8th, 2016 - Read more

When we have a medical problem, we’re used to taking a pill. We might go to the doctor, get assessed, and go home with a prescription. And it’s becoming that way in the mental health field too. When we’re feeling anxious, depressed, or manic, we can visit the psychiatrist and get a pill to feel …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Positivity

10 Strategies for Better Mental Health This Year

January 6th, 2016 - Read more

As we begin a brand new year, many of us may be seeking to improve our mental and physical health. While any journey toward health improvement takes time, these ten strategies are not only backed by scientific research but also come recommended from Good Therapy’s staff. Read on for more details of ten effective strategies …

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Finding Your ‘Why’ Behind Addiction

January 6th, 2016 - Read more

If you’re going to end substance use for good, you’ll have to find the “why” of your addiction. Why are you drinking or using drugs? What’s driving you to have three glasses of wine every night? What’s compelling you to abuse prescription drugs?  You’ll need to uncover this in order to finally put an end …

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Ways to Include the 12-Steps in Your Addiction Treatment

January 5th, 2016 - Read more

It was the 1930’s and a group of men got together to discuss the problem of alcoholism. In the middle of the room, on the table, was a bottle of wine. This bottle was to serve as a reminder that alcohol is everyone in society and so easily accessible, especially to those who want to …

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Anxiety Treatment for Panic Attacks and Addiction

January 4th, 2016 - Read more

Although anxiety tends to be a persistent experience for some people, others might experience a short and intense period of fear called panic attacks.  These experiences are often uncomfortable, particularly because they tend to come from out of nowhere and without warning. In fact, the fear of having another panic attack can add to one’s …

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How To Avoid Pressures to Drink or Use Drugs

December 29th, 2015 - Read more

Although peer pressure might be thought of to exist among teens, it happens among adults all the time. And it doesn’t only happen with alcohol or drugs, it happens in the most simple of circumstances. Let’s say you’ve just arrived at a friend’s house. Even from outside, you could already smell the delicious scent of …

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If Meditation Isn’t For You, Try These Mindful Practices

December 28th, 2015 - Read more

For some, staying still for a period of time to practice meditation is not so easy. Even if you aren’t able to meditate in the traditional sense, there are a variety of mindful practices to try that can help bring inner peace and calm. Soraya Saraswati suggests her top five favorite meditations in action here: …

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Depression Treatment for Dsythymia, Insomnia, and Addiction

December 28th, 2015 - Read more

Dysthymia is an illness that many men and women have but may not know it. It’s a persistent but low-level experience of depression, usually accompanied by irritability and an inability to experience joy. It includes symptoms of depression (feeling down, guilt, loss of interest in activities, social withdrawal, poor concentration, poor memory, indecision, suicidal thoughts, …

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6 Steps To Help Heal In Addiction Recovery

December 23rd, 2015 - Read more

Healing from addiction is a long-term journey that one must commit to. No matter the addiction – be it alcohol, drugs, gambling, or otherwise — it provides an outlet for emotional distress. When working to overcome an addiction, there are certain methods you might employ to cope with your emotions in a healthier way. Join …

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What To Do When You Need Alcohol Addiction Treatment

December 23rd, 2015 - Read more

There’s a point in a person’s life, if they’ve been drinking alcohol on a regular basis, when they realize that they need addiction treatment. And although a person might recognize this in themselves, it might still take a while to actually seek help. However, this period of time in between recognition and action can be …

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