Author Archives: Alta Loma

Reconciling With Your Spouse After Treatment

Why Is Your Dominant Emotional Style Important to Your Mental Health?

Addiction is often called a family disease because it affects the person actively struggling and those around them. Families can be torn apart due to the lies, deceit, and destruction during active addiction. Based on how things end when the person struggling goes to treatment, they may believe that any hope of reconciling with family […]

Is Bipolar Disorder Passed Down Genetically?

Genetics, as well as environmental factors, both contribute to the development of bipolar disorder. The most current data suggest that bipolar disorder is 60 to 85% heritable. By having a clear understanding of how bipolar disorder is linked to your family history, you will have a better idea of what the chances are of passing […]

Facing the Pressure of Being a Single Dad in Recovery

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Symptoms of Paranoid Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a commonly misunderstood mental health disorder with multiple subtypes. Paranoid schizophrenia, or schizophrenia with paranoia, is the most common form of the disorder, but many people are unaware of its distinct symptoms. Education is crucial to help fight against stigma, facilitate compassion and understanding, and provide information to those struggling with the disease. […]

How to Help Your Husband Struggling With Addiction

Seeing your husband struggle with the darkness of addiction can be heartbreaking. You feel helpless as you watch him bring utter chaos and destruction into his life, no matter the consequences. However, even though you may feel helpless, there are ways you can help your husband through his addiction and transition into recovery. Understanding the […]

How Does Getting in Touch With Your Intuition Stop You From Overthinking?

Self-doubt can lower your self-esteem and negatively impact your ability to make decisions. Intuition involves making decisions without analytical thought. Learning to get in touch with your intuition can help you deal with anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing issues. Check-In With Your Feelings If you have problems getting in touch with your intuition, it could be […]

Are People With Depression More Likely to Cheat in a Relationship?

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Going Back to School After Rehab

Completing a rehabilitation program is a significant accomplishment in your recovery journey. While you are celebrating, you may also be feeling nervous about the next steps. Many individuals choose to return to school after rehab to boost their opportunities in the future. However, many have anxiety concerning the pressure that often comes with school and […]

Benefits of Clean Eating for Recovery

The most common subjects mentioned when addiction recovery is discussed are therapies, medications, and other more clinical treatment modalities. While these do have benefits, it is essential to consider other ways to boost your overall recovery. For example, clean eating is a simple and helpful way to heal your body and mind faster. Learning how […]

What Does Psychosis Feel Like?

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Psychosis is often identified as a break from reality. Several factors can contribute to psychosis which includes genetics, trauma, substance use, physical illness, or mental health conditions.  When armed with the knowledge to detect symptoms of psychosis, the prospect of diagnosis and subsequent treatment is made easier. Visual Hallucinations Types of visual hallucinations (VH) are […]