Mental Health Effects of Having a Sister

Mental Health Effects of Having a Sister

Having a sister is like having a best friend that lives in your house. You share parents, traditions, relatives, and even experiences while growing up. By having a positive relationship with your sister, your mental health will be enriched knowing that you have someone there to rely on for emotional support. Mental Health Boost  If […]

What Should You Ask Yourself When Choosing a Treatment Center?

Choosing a treatment center is very important. All of them are built differently and they all treat different disorders. Before it is time to admit yourself to a treatment center, it is important to think of some questions to ask yourself and the treatment center when you do your research so that you go to […]

A Better Approach Than Calling the Cops on Someone with a Mental Illness

A Better Approach Than Calling the Cops on Someone with a Mental Illness

It has happened before where someone notices someone call a disturbance and calls the police, only for the police to kill the person who happens to be mentally ill. The Virginia-based nonprofit Treatment Advocacy Center, one in four people who are killed by the police are those who are mentally ill. By sending in mental […]

Why Trauma Can Turn Into Addiction and How to Find Support

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Men are not immune to dealing with trauma. They are maybe less likely to be vocal about the residual challenges abuse leaves them with but they are still impacted. The daily struggle to cope with the mental and physical issues related to past trauma can manifest in anger, anxiety, worry, and other concerns. Some men […]

What Happens When You Give Up Drinking Coffee for 7 Days?

Why Is Treatment Necessary for Co-Occurring Disorders?

Coffee is one of those ubiquitous things. Nowadays, everyone is running around with a mug full of ‘joe.’ This goes for everything from sugared drinks to high-end lattes to basic coffee in a mug. Coffee is everywhere. People who struggle with anxiety are often told to stop drinking caffeine, but it is hard when caffeine […]

What it Means to Make Positive Choices in Recovery

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There are not always ‘right’ choices but there are better choices. Ones that help you get closer to your goals and support your journey of healing. Every day is a choice, with thousands of choices to be made in each moment. While nobody is perfect or makes the best choices at every turn, there certainly […]

Can Life Be Better with Chronic Pain and Illness?

Alternatives to God as a “Higher Power” in a 12-Step Program

Embracing life to the fullest gives people a picture of full health, full joy, and being fully present to whatever comes up. That is not always the case. Instead, people are left to deal with stress, pain, difficulties, chronic pain, mental health issues, addiction, and more. There is no perfect life. Everyone deals with it […]

Why Workaholism is Not Just About the Work

Ways to Keep Busy during Recovery

The soul does not sustain work alone, on good thoughts and deeds, or anything else by itself. What is needed is a mixture of people, places, and things that give good balance and structure to your day. Addiction becomes a one-sided game where it distorts the reality of life and often leads to difficult relationships […]

How Do You Handle Reconnecting After Feeling So Disconnected?

Why It Can Be Harder to Get Help as a Man|Why It Can Be Harder to Get Help as a Man

Disconnection happens for many reasons. It can feel scary, but sometimes it also feels safer, less vulnerable, to be connected to others. When someone deals with addiction and mental health issues, they may not realize how disconnected they’ve become. They may connect with the wrong crowd that just tells them what they want to hear. […]

How to Deal with ADHD and Addiction with Healthy Tools

What is Producer Joey Youngman’s Story on Anxiety and Addiction Recovery?

If you have a struggle with addiction, you might also struggle with mental health conditions. Some people have a challenge dealing with ADHD, a condition that causes decreased concentration, hyperactivity, and may have ramifications for the rest of their lives. Combined with addiction, it can be a devastating combination. To deal with treating both, it […]