It is normal every once in a while to have moments when you act selfishly or become too self-involved. It is another to let those emotions take over your entire behavior. By understanding what behaviors can be damaging to your mental health, you have the power to change them. How is it Toxic to Take […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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While many abuse drugs thinking that it will make them feel better, it can actually make your body feel worse. You no longer feel strong and end up feeling sick. By learning about the different effects drugs can have on your body, this should inspire you to seek treatment or never develop an addiction in […]
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You are sleeping seven to eight hours, but still, feel tired. It does not make sense to you, as your healthy amount of sleep should give you enough energy throughout the day. By taking a good look at your mental health and speaking to a mental health professional about it, you will be able to […]
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Alcoholic neuropathy is a common and least recognized consequence of alcoholism. Having this condition means that you will experience pain, tingling, weakness, or loss of balance. By getting into treatment for your alcoholism, you will not have to experience the uncomfortable symptoms of alcoholic neuropathy ever again. Effects of Alcoholic Neuropathy Alcoholic neuropathy occurs when […]
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There are current discussions in the government about whether or not to ban vaping. Vaping has been around for a decade thought to help cigarette smokers quit. By knowing about the true nature of vaping, you will understand the dangers it can do to your body and the potential to develop an addiction to it. […]
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Taking care of our teeth is no one’s responsibility but our own. If we are struggling with a mental illness, that can mean that we are not taking care of our physical health including our teeth. By not taking care of your mental health, your teeth will suffer the consequences. Depression Affects Oral Health Depression […]
Addiction, Recovery
How Does Google’s ‘Recovery Together’ Website Help Research Addiction Recovery Research?
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Google is the most popular search engine on the internet. According to Faces and Voices of Recovery, there are 23 million Americans who are in recovery from drug addiction. Instead of going through the trouble of Googling research into recovery options, Google has made a website called Recovery Together to give those in recovery the […]
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Anxiety makes us go into fight or flight mode which can affect your hormones, thyroid, adrenals, and metabolism. Overindulging in sugar and processed foods can cause blood sugar spikes and crashes that change our energy and mood. Keeping certain nutrients in our diets will help manage our anxiety and calm us down. Magnesium Magnesium will […]
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You may not be able to tell whether or not the problems you are facing are big enough to see a therapist. You wonder if these are problems that can be fixed on your own or if they require help. By taking your chances of seeing a therapist, your outlook on life will be much […]
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It is possible that you wake up from surgery and you start to feel confused. This is called delirium where you experience an abrupt state of confusion after surgery and then eventually will return to their normal level of thinking. If you know a patient who is experiencing delirium, it is important to make sure […]