Author Archives: Alta Loma

Nutrients to Keep In Your Diet When You Have Anxiety

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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 […]

When is the Best Time to See a Therapist?

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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 […]

Delirium After Surgery

Can Addiction Cause Paranoia?

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 […]

What Impolite Acts Are Caused By Depression?

Depression has a tendency to make you do things that may upset others through no fault of your own. It can mean that you have not connected with loved ones or have lashed out at others. By being aware of behaviors that have been off-putting to people, you can speak to your therapist about them […]

What Are the Differences Between Casual and Prolonged Cocaine Use?

Cocaine is a Schedule II drug which means that it is illegal to use recreationally in the U.S. Some experience euphoria while others experience anxiety, pain, and hallucinations. By knowing what happens to you after trying cocaine just once, you will start far away from it before an addiction develops.  What Happens When Trying Cocaine […]

What We Can Learn From Mac Miller’s Death

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Mac Miller was a best-selling rapper who passed away from a drug overdose on September 7, 2018. It was recently discovered that the drugs that killed Miller were laced with fentanyl given to him by his drug dealer, Cameron James Pettit. Mac Miller’s death can teach us how important it is to get help for […]

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Snoring?

One of the known traits of alcohol is that it makes you drowsy. What you may not know is that it does not make your sleeping pleasant when you are snoring and have trouble breathing. By going into treatment for alcoholism, you can have a better night’s sleep. Why Does Alcohol Influence Your Snoring? If […]

How to Put Together a Suicide Prevention Kit

It is possible that you have attempted suicide before or are dealing with suicidal thoughts. You are afraid that you may follow through with those thoughts. With a suicide prevention kit, you will have the tools with you in case you feel like those suicidal thoughts are taking over. Safety Plan Having a safety plan […]

How Do I Know I Am Ruining My Progress in Therapy?

Therapy is a great way to let out those emotions that have been stopping you from being your best. However, you may also notice how those problems do not seem to be going away because of specific acts you are engaging in without even realizing it. By being aware of the reasons why your progress […]