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Abstract – Why You Should Acknowledge Your Emotional Pain

July 14th, 2016 - Read more

Many emotions can be difficult like anger, shame, guilt, loss, loneliness, and fear. When these feelings arise, it might feel easier and safe to push them away. In fact, for many addicts, pushing their feelings away is precisely what fueled their addiction. Whenever discomfort arose, a craving for drugs showed up too. This is a …

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8 Reasons Socializing Sober Is Better

July 13th, 2016 - Read more

You don’t have to be drunk to socialize. Here’s a quick list of reasons socializing sober is better than socializing under the influence of substance. “Sobriety has shown me that genuine connections are made with a clear head.” It’s real You develop connections based on similarities outside of substance. You can remember how you connected …

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Rehab, Art Therapy, and Addiction – Mental Health Weekly

July 8th, 2016 - Read more

This week we explored reasons you should consider rehab, the benefits of art therapy, and whether or you’re struggling with addiction, compulsion, or merely a habit. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments below. Why Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery Works Embracing Resistance with Mindfulness 8 Encouraging Reasons You …

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Depression, Anxiety, and Meditation – Mental Health Weekly

July 1st, 2016 - Read more

Whether you feel hopeless, depressed, or anxious, you’ll find something to read in this week’s edition of Mental Health Weekly. We explore what you can do when you’re feeling down and out, how depression effects those around us, and ways to develop self-awareness through meditation. Let’s take a closer look! 5 Ways to Develop Self-Awareness …

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3 Effective Ways to Relieve Your Anxiety

June 27th, 2016 - Read more

If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress, worried about the future, and otherwise faced with anxiety on a daily basis, you may want to consider taking a look at these three effective ways to relieve your anxiety. Struggling with anxiety can take a big toll on your mental health, so it’s better to address it …

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Abstract – 7 Things that Increase Your Mental Strength

June 23rd, 2016 - Read more

Looking for ways to increase your mental strength? Whether you struggle with addiction, experience anxiety day in and day out, or suffer from depression, you may find some of these things helpful. The important thing is that you try them and see if they have a positive impact. Things that Increase Your Mental Strength Practice …

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4 Ways to Calm Down When Feeling Anxious

June 21st, 2016 - Read more

Anxiety can be debilitating. It often strikes when you least expect it, and sticks around for couple hours depending on how you handle it. So, how do you handle it? The more you understand anxiety and what causes it, the more control you will have. Loretta G. Breuning Ph.D shares four stimple steps you can …

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Repurpose – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and How to Get Help

June 20th, 2016 - Read more

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an illness that can affect thousands of Americans. According to the National Comorbidity Survey (NCS), there are approximately 7.8% of adults in the United States who experience this illness. However, women (10.4%) tend to be diagnosed with PTSD about twice as often as men (5%). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder …

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11 Subtle Signs of Mental Illness In Adults

June 14th, 2016 - Read more

Let’s take a look at some of the subtle signs of mental illness in adults. Thought mental illness isn’t always clear to identify, there are some signs that may lead you to a better understanding of how to treat your symptoms. Take a look at the list of signs below and consider whether or not …

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Abstract – 6 Small Ways to Work Through Your Social Anxiety

May 19th, 2016 - Read more

Looking for ways to work through your social anxiety? Like anything else, it takes practice to cope or over come anxiety, but with time and dedication you can achieve success. But where to start? Try starting on a small scale – discover little things you can do to ease your worry. For example, if you …

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