Mental Health
Statistics show that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in America. The signs of an anxiety attack may vary from person to person. These attacks are episodes of intense fear or panic and usually occur without warning. Other times the anxiety strike may be as a result of a trigger. These attacks last for around…
In humans, a social connection is essential to our wellbeing and health. Typically, we seek out human interactions when we are experiencing the stress of life’s challenges by looking for someone we can lean on. So, what do we do when we are faced with today’s social distancing challenges and still long for human interaction? …
Many people tend to confuse being unhappy and having depression. A major depressive disorder entails more than being unhappy. There are various signs of depression that distinguish it from a mere feeling of sadness. It’s normal to feel sad or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to struggles that you may encounter in…
A key component to completing your addiction treatment program is getting support from others who are also on the path to recovery. Treatment centers offer group therapy as a way to provide support and learn from others during your session. This is just one of many benefits of group therapy for drug or alcohol addiction. …
Codependency occurs when one person in a dysfunctional relationship relies on their partner or family member for their emotional needs or sense of self-worth. In addition, codependency happens when a person enables another to continue their addiction, self-destructive behavior, or mental disorder. Therefore, asking yourself ‘Am I experiencing codependency?’ is an excellent way to guard…
Most panic attacks occur without warning. Furthermore, there is not always a clear trigger for a panic attack. Sometimes they can occur for no reason at all. For this reason, most people do not know how to prevent a panic attack. Panic attacks can have a devastating effect on individuals who experience them. Although most…
Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier for the person who has the addiction. As a result, you may start to exhibit…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are types of mental health treatments that can also be used to treat drug or alcohol addiction. While both therapies are evidence-based methods, that include individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist, there are some differences between CBT and DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy is…
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
As the Art Instructor at Victory Bay Recovery Center, there is one thing I have noticed – a pattern. It’s putting into the air negative self-talk. But it is one that I am working on breaking every chance I can get. Self-Hate I notice over and over again how people that struggle with addiction are…