Breaking any type of substance abuse addiction is hard, and there is a much higher chance that you can break yours if you seek multiple forms of treatment. This may include rehabilitation services to help you detoxify your body, and it might involve attending a support group. Counseling is also a vital part of treating a substance abuse addiction, and this is primarily because counseling will help you address the following three things. Read More»
In the last 20 years or so, the number of people diagnosed with autism has increased by 600 percent, making it so, as of 2014, approximately 1 in 68 people were on the autism spectrum. Boys are 4.5 times more likely to develop autism as girls, and those born to older parents or who have a sibling with an ASD are also more likely to have this condition. Research into this group of neurological disorders still has yet to discover the exact cause of autism, but it has found that some types of therapies and treatments are more likely to deliver significant improvements in symptoms. Read More»
Anxiety can interfere with every aspect of your daily life. That’s why it’s so important that you get a handle on the stressors that cause the anxiety attacks. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to do that, especially when there are so many seemingly minor things that can bring on a full-blown attack. Luckily, there are some steps you can take that will help you deal with anxiety in a way that will allow you to participate in normal daily activities. Read More»
If you have anxiety, there is a good chance that you are having a hard time coping. You might be waiting to start with a therapist or a psychiatrist to get professional help, but those appointments might seem far away, especially if you live in an area that does not have a lot of these types of professionals, so they are overbooked. One thing that you can do to manage your anxiety while you are waiting for your appointments is to use exercise as a form of therapy. Read More»
Miscarriage can be devastating for both expectant parents and depression can often follow. You may find it difficult to move forward after suffering the sudden loss of a pregnancy, but there are some things you can do to make sure that your marriage stays strong during the trial.
1. Don’t assign blame.
After tragedy, it’s common for people to look for an explanation to make sense of heartbreak. Usually, this means pointing to a specific situation or cause. Read More»
If you have a teen in your life who is suffering from depression, you might be very worried about him or her. Being a teenager can be a trying time because your hormones are going crazy and cause you to experience any emotion more strongly. To make matters worse, when you are in this emotionally heightened state, you are going through a series of changes both bodily and socially that can trigger emotional responses. Read More»
Chemical dependency means that someone is addicted to a substance that alters their mind. This may include alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription drugs. When the individual in question begins to have issues at work or home or to have health-related problems because of their addiction, they are likely dependent on it, or addicted. Unfortunately, some people are very good at hiding their addiction or making it seem to be less of an issue than it is. Read More»
Retiring and realizing that all of your adult children are now on their own is quite the experience. Some embrace these times with joy and exuberant enthusiasm. Others, not so much. If you are part of the latter group, you may need some counseling to get you over this hump and transition into the next stage of your life. Here is how counseling can help you cope and find new directions after retirement when empty-nest syndrome kicks in. Read More»
Being the parent of a teen can be tough, even moreso when you find out that they have been using drugs. Doing the right things can be a challenge if you aren’t sure what to do, and your teenager might not be acting the same as you’re used to. Here are some mistakes you could making without realizing it.
Not Taking the Problem Seriously
If you have found your teenager with marijuana, you might consider it to be infrequent experimentation that doesn’t need much attention. Read More»
Every marriage has its ups and downs, but some marriages seem to have more downs than ups. If you are having difficulties in your marriage and are constantly nagging on your husband to change, you may want to try a different method. This other method involves working on yourself. Here are three reasons to give this method a try if you are struggling with issues in your marriage and want a better marriage. Read More»
