Muscle tension tends to be a symptom of anxiety disorder. This is when you feel like your muscles are tight or strained when you are in constant pain. By going into treatment for your anxiety, your muscles will be more relaxed as well as your mental state. Muscle Tension From Anxiety Muscle strain resulting from […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
23
May
May
When discussing substance abuse, people often misconstrue the meanings of tolerance, dependence, and addiction, believing them to be the same thing. However, these terms describe the various ways drugs impact a person’s brain, body, and overall health. Understanding the differences between the three can help individuals recognize the different stages of addiction in themselves and […]
22
May
May
With the availability of vaccines increasing worldwide, more people will be open to going back to their old social habits. The truth is that the transition from isolation to socialization can actually be very draining. It is important to remember that feeling emotionally drained when transitioning back to socialization is normal as we are so used […]
22
May
May
Mental health jargon can be confusing for those that do not work within the profession. This confusion is compounded by the fact that many disorders have overlapping or similar symptoms, making them seem like the same issue going on when in reality, there are differences. Two conditions often confused for one another are social anxiety […]
21
May
May
There is a profound difference between shyness and having social anxiety. When you experience extreme self-consciousness when speaking to others or being in public, it can be disparaging to have someone tell you “get over it.” Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that can significantly affect a person’s ability to function in daily social […]
19
May
May
Having ADHD can make it hard to pay attention and focus. Meditation and mindfulness exercises are all about the practice of focusing on the moment. For people with ADHD, meditation could do wonders for their attention and can be part of their treatment regimen. How Meditation Can Help Your Attention and Self-Control People with ADHD are […]
17
May
May
Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate, with the ability to affect any person from a variety of backgrounds, socio-economic classes, races, genders, and more. One group of individuals susceptible to addiction but often left out of modern discourse is those with Asperger’s syndrome. Because of the widespread lack of understanding concerning Asperger’s, those […]
17
May
May
When someone’s anxiety levels go through the roof, they may feel like going to the bathroom. Frequent urination is a common symptom of anxiety. Knowing why you need to use the restroom many times when you feel anxious can motivate you to seek treatment for it. Fight or Flight Response When things are running typically […]
15
May
May
People tend to call others things like a “schizo” or “I’m so bipolar” without understanding that it is offensive to those diagnosed with those disorders. It can be offensive and minimizing to those who have schizophrenia or ADHD who cannot always control their symptoms. It is important to be careful with the words you use when […]
14
May
May
When discussing nutrition, it is often talked about in connection with managing physical health. However, nutrition can also help you boost and manage your mental health. If you are currently struggling with any current mental health issues, switching to a healthier diet can be an important factor in helping to improve your symptoms. By understanding […]
