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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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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 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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Let’s Talk About Strong Emotions in Recovery

October 17th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for help dealing with strong emotions in recovery? Most traditional addiction treatments tend to limit or avoid strong emotions. The feelings you hold in while in treatment can cause a hindrance to your path to recovery. Letting it all go will not just provide a weight off your shoulders but will allow you to …

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How to Support Someone with Depression and Anxiety

October 11th, 2016 - Read more

Want to learn how to support someone with depression and anxiety after addiction recovery? Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental illnesses we face today, so we thought we would take a moment to share an helpful article we found on the matter. Let’s jump into it. How to Support Someone with …

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It’s World Health Day

October 10th, 2016 - Read more

Did you know nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness? Despite the stigma surrounding mental illness, people are coming together in support for mental health awareness. Even Michelle Obama spoke out against mental illness stigma, which goes to show we are making progress. We still have a lot of ground to cover …

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The Difference Between Depression and Bipolar Depression?

October 4th, 2016 - Read more

If you’re like a lot of people, you may not fully understand the difference between depression and bipolar depression, which is usually called bipolar disorder. Whether you suspect you may be living with one of these conditions or someone you care about lives with it, it’s important to understand the difference. Understanding will enable you …

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Two Steps to Healing Your Relationships in Recovery

September 30th, 2016 - Read more

If you’ve been addiction to drugs or alcohol for a relatively lengthy period, let’s say a year or more, then your relationships may have been impacted by your addiction. You might have hurt friends and family. You might have felt hurt by them too. When relationships have suffered from addiction, it’s important to revisit those …

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6 Ways to Beat OCD

September 29th, 2016 - Read more

OCD can come from different places. It can be derived from a traumatic situation, a trigger, or even just a habit. For those that have OCD, it can be a very debilitating condition that can control every aspect of your life. Some of the issues that come from having this disorder can be helpful, like cleaning and …

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