You may be struggling with addiction and your friends are not helping you shake off these unhealthy habits. They make you feel like all of the poor decisions you have made are no big deal. It is important to understand that a true friend will support your recovery instead of bringing you down the dark […]
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You may have been told that if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is important to see a therapist. It can be a difficult journey to find a therapist as there are many therapists that have limited training in suicide. When looking for a therapist, you need to find someone who specializes in suicide so […]
Congress’s approach to dealing with the opioid crisis is expensive and still a struggle. While there is a reduction of opioid overdose deaths because of the introduction of Narcan in emergencies, so much more can be done. It is important to see what Congress is doing now about the opioid crisis to better figure out […]
When a person starts talking and they sound jittery, anxious, or very excited, it means that they are experiencing a flight of ideas. This is normally a symptom for those with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Anyone experiencing a flight of ideas means that you have a mental illness that needs to be treated to help […]
Instagram likes used to be considered what makes your Instagram account a success. If not enough people like photos of yourself, it can lower your confidence and self-esteem. Instagram removing their likes feature can make the site be all about sharing your photos without worrying about any criticism. The Purpose of Instagram Hiding Likes Instagram […]
While the journey to sobriety is a rewarding one, it can also be very complex to get there. One of the obstacles you may experience during recovery is called “dry drunk syndrome” when you still act drunk even though you are sober. It is best that if you develop dry drunk syndrome to continue on […]
It can be an emotional rollercoaster when it is your first time buying a home. You may cry, experience anxiety, have arguments with your spouse, etc. Even though buying your first home may be stressful, it is important to lean on your real estate broker and take a deep breath to help get you through […]
There is a condition currently called auto-brewery syndrome when the microbes in the gastrointestinal tract convert carbs to alcohol without having a drop of the drink. Recently, after a woman in Pennsylvania needed a life-saving liver transplant, she was testing positive for alcohol which prevented her from getting the surgery even though she does not […]
Pink cloud syndrome is the stage during early recovery where you feel confident and excited about your recovery. The problem with the pink cloud phase is that it does not last forever. It is important to learn how to pick yourself through your recovery once this stage is over. The Symptoms of Pink Cloud Phase […]
Chronic pain, a pain that lasts three months or longer, can be hard to accept or understand that their ailment has no cure or clear treatment. Opioids are not the answer to your chronic pain in that if you take too much, you can stop breathing as well as develop a tolerance to them. It […]