Monthly Archives: November 2019

How to Stay Motivated at Work When Depressed

If you are depressed, you may not want to get out of bed this morning. Whether you like your job or not, you are experiencing worthlessness from your depression which will not make you work your best. It is important, to be honest about your depression and set small goals for yourself so that you […]

What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Counselor?

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It is important to know who to go to when you need a diagnosis for your mental illness and for therapy. While psychologists and counselors are in the same field, their jobs require different functions. By understanding the distinction between a psychologist and a counselor, you will know who to go to for your needs. […]

How Sobriety Changed a Former College Athlete

It may appear that you have it all as Billy Murphy did. He was a former basketball player at Lafayette College, had a good job, friends, and a supportive family. Billy Murphy is an example of someone who did not let alcohol ruin his life and became an inspiration for others. The Start of Addiction […]

What Methods Were Used to Hide Alcohol?

How Does Alcohol Make Anxiety Worse?

Images circulated on the internet of boozy Tide Pods that are ice cube-sized pouches filled with mini whiskey bottles that you can pop in your mouth to feel the flavors. When you look at the history of alcohol, you see that there were multiple ways to hide alcohol since it was considered contraband. It is […]

Why You Should Not Try to Relax Someone With Anxiety

When someone is experiencing anxiety, a friend of that person may be telling that person to calm down. A recent study has shown that forcing someone to calm down can actually make them exhibit worse anxiety symptoms. By finding natural ways to calm down, you will learn to breathe and let your body adjust on […]

What is the Connection Between Stress and Vision?

If your vision has been looking blurry, watery, or dry later, it could be because of stress. Changes in the vision system can be because of repressed emotions which will make you focus more on your eyesight than on what is bothering you. It is important to make an appointment with your therapist and eye […]

Common Worries Faced By Millenials

People may think that being a millennial is easy because they were born in the world of technology. The truth is that every generation faces their own worries that keep them up at night. According to a number of therapists, millennials face the fears of their future and the world around them. Failure to Reach […]

Why is Anxiety Pop the New Sound of the Year?

What to Do About Summertime Depression

We live in a world where we are fed information through the internet 24/7 through our social media accounts or news subscriptions. Music, on the other hand, tends to act as a relaxer for people who have experienced high anxiety symptoms. Anxiety pop is done by musicians that are aware of how dire the world […]

Anxiety and Memory Loss

It is possible to be forgetful when you are too overwhelmed. It could be that your anxiety makes you forget things from your childhood as a coping mechanism to avoid experiencing that stress again. Going into treatment for anxiety can be a useful tool for keeping your memories alive. What Causes Memory Loss During Anxiety […]

Remembering Herbert Kleber- the Pioneer of Modern Addiction Treatment

How Can Psoriasis Affect Your Mental Health?

Recently, Google Doodle honored Herbert Kleber on the 23rd anniversary of his election to the National Academy of Medicine. Kleber is responsible for shaping modern addiction treatment to the United States. Without Herbert Kleber, we would not have the effective addiction treatments that we have right now.  Herbert Kleber’s Medical Background When Kleber was a […]