Anxiety or depression can negatively impact sleep. If you find it hard to fall asleep or have a hard time getting out of bed, you might benefit from relaxation techniques like nightly affirmations to help [...]
On March 11, 2020, Suzanne Rybak admitted her son, Jameson, to the emergency room to treat his opioid addiction. While the emergency room gave Jameson medication to treat his withdrawal symptoms, they failed to secure [...]
Recovering from addiction requires numerous changes in your life. Some are easier than others, but all are necessary if you wish to sustain long-term sobriety. One of the hardest things people in recovery experience is [...]
Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but those who suffer from it can learn to manage their symptoms and live happy, healthy, normal lives. Managing symptoms becomes second nature, with many people following a routine to [...]
Alcohol can have deadly effects on the body that can be irreversible if a person doesn’t seek treatment. Alcohol is said to be responsible for one in 20 deaths around the world. A new study [...]
There are many ways to bolster your recovery over time and ensure you remain on the path to successful and sustained sobriety. Mindfulness is one of the best ways to stay present and cope with [...]
Switching to a new medication involves an adjustment period, no matter who you are. This period can be challenging, as initially, you may feel as though the new medication isn’t working. Your doctor or those [...]
Deciding to seek treatment for addiction is a significant step in your path towards recovery. Making that choice is not easy, and the steps you need to take to follow through with your decision can [...]
Hearing voices is a common symptom of schizophrenia. Many people struggling with schizophrenia have this symptom which involves voices arguing with you or threatening you. Because auditory hallucinations grow stronger over time, it is essential [...]
Both borderline personality disorder (BPD) and childhood emotional neglect (CEN) stem from dysfunctional parental involvement in childhood. While they have many symptoms in common, there are significant differences in their root causes and presentations. BPD [...]
