Yearly Archives: 2021

What Are the Best Exercises for When You Feel Angry?

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We all get angry from time to time and struggle with healthy ways to express it. Instead of letting your anger sit inside of you, try letting it out through exercise. Exercising is a great way to activate feel-good hormones like endorphins and serotonin and control your mood. Practice Boxing Boxing is a full-body workout […]

Sober Fun Near Georgetown, Texas

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At Alta Loma, we know that staying sober outside of treatment and still having a social life can feel like an impossible task. When nightlife activities are often pushed as the only recreation options for adults, it can be hard to find something to do that supports your lifestyle. Fortunately, Georgetown, Texas, is a prime […]

How Can Thought Stopping Be Used to Ease Anxiety?

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Anxiety has a way of putting us in a bad mood when we have too many negative thoughts one after another. We are taught in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that we can replace our negative self-talk with positive thoughts. Once you become aware of your thinking, you can stop your negative thoughts from taking over your […]

What Mindless Habits Lead to Exhaustion?

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You may not realize just how many activities you do every day that can suck the energy out of you. A lack of energy can lead to depression and fatigue, leading to a lack of motivation. By knowing what daily habits lead to mental exhaustion, you can find healthier alternatives to get your energy back. […]

Why Dual Diagnoses Are So Common

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A dual diagnosis is given when a person has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about half of those who have a mental health disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some time in their lives. Having both […]

What Are Signs of Hidden Depression?

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You may think that someone with depression sits all by themselves in a dark room feeling sad when they should be happy. However, a whole group of people out there look happy on the outside but suffer on the inside. Knowing the signs of hidden depression will allow you to see through a person’s facade […]

Why Depression Isn’t Just Sadness

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When life doesn’t go your way, it’s normal to feel sad. Everyone feels sad from time to time, which is a good thing because no one would know what it’s like to experience joy without sadness. What’s more, individuals wouldn’t appreciate happiness and how it feels if sadness wasn’t a normal part of our lives. […]