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Signs of Body Dsymorphic Disorder

January 19th, 2016 - Read more

As you can imagine there are all sorts of addictions out there. Sure, there are the ones that can create great harm, like having a heroin, cocaine, or meth addiction. And then there are addictions to sugar, nicotine, or caffeine, which most people live with without much trouble. And there are yet other types of …

Filed Under: Addiction, Diet and Nutrition for Wellness, Mental Health

Five Steps to a Healthier, Happier You

January 15th, 2016 - Read more

As the new year gets into full swing, it’s safe to say that many of us are working to fulfill our resolutions or improve ourselves in some way or another. As we work toward health and happiness in 2016, these five steps will support you along your journey. Food: What we put into our bodies …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Movement and Exercise for Wellness, Positivity

How OCD Treatment Can Assist with Healing Addiction

January 15th, 2016 - Read more

There are many reasons that might drive a person to begin using substances such as alcohol or drugs. However, one of these most common reasons is having a mental health condition. What’s interesting is that most people don’t know that they have a mental health condition. What they do know is that they have experiences …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

Pausing Your Anxious Mind

January 13th, 2016 - Read more

Oftentimes, anxiety takes control and feels like it cannot be stopped. The wheels in your head keep turning, and thoughts or fears are spun around and around until you become exhausted and frustrated. Most often, we try one of two methods: distract ourselves, or indulge these thoughts to “deal with them.” However, these tools are …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Positivity

Repurpose – Ignoring the Stigma of Mental Health Treatment

January 11th, 2016 - Read more

One of the biggest obstacles to getting treatment for addiction, depression, anxiety, or another psychological illness is the fear that someone will judge you. It’s common to fear that someone else might see you as “having a problem” or “being crazy” or “not having it all together mentally“. These fears may be keeping you from …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

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 …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health, Positivity

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 …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health

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: …

Filed Under: Meditation Practice, Mental Health

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, …

Filed Under: Addiction, Mental Health