Individuals that have struggled with addiction often have a difficult time trusting themselves and others. These trust issues can lead to further problems in recovery, which is why it is crucial to learn how to overcome them. Doing so can be hard to do, but you can discover ways to begin the process over time. […]
Category Archives: Family
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Jul
Jul
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that leads to extreme mood swings, shifting between mania, hypomania, and depression, depending on the type of bipolar. Some might describe it as the highs are too high and the lows are too low. Now scientists are claiming they have discovered a significant factor in determining your risk […]
06
Jun
Jun
Support from the people closest to you is crucial for long-lasting, successful recovery. This is why having an unsupportive family can have such a significant impact on your recovery journey. You may feel disappointed in their unwillingness to support you because their approval helps validate your choices. However, it is vital to understand that you […]
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Jun
Jun
Being a parent is a daunting task as you guide your little human along the extensive journey of life. However, you may be more worried about this process if you struggle with a mental health disorder. You may worry that it will affect your parenting and relationship with your child or pass down and cause […]
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May
May
Sometimes we act in anger when we feel stressed, and our loved ones are trying to talk to us. There are subtler ways we take our stress out that may not be as apparent as lashing out at someone. Once we become better at noticing the unhealthy ways we take out our stress, we can […]
Family, Mental Health
How Do You Deal with Separation Anxiety Once Your Partner Goes Back to the Office?
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May
May
When you were living with your partner during quarantine, you were used to spending every second with each other. If you have to go back to the office, you may feel anxious about leaving your partner. If you and your partner make an effort to adjust to this new routine, the transition back into normal life […]
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May
May
It can be a scary and confusing environment living with a parent struggling with addiction. Kids may feel shame and guilt trying to keep the family’s secret, and they may feel abandoned when their parent is not fully available to them. By having a talk with your kids about your struggles with addiction, you and […]
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Apr
Apr
Recently, companies have been encouraging mental health days for their employees to be mentally fit. With the ongoing pandemic, kids have had to change their routine around distance learning, being isolated from their friends and family, not being able to participate in extracurriculars, and other changes while living in this uncertain world. Once kids start […]
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Mar
Mar
Most parents want to do their best when raising and providing for their children. Many often worry that they may project their own traumas and bad memories onto their child through toxic behaviors. As your child grows, it is crucial to take care of yourself to ensure that they are in a safe, healthy, and […]
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Mar
Mar
When someone you know and love struggles with addiction, it is natural to want to help them. However, many family members and other close individuals to the person struggling often help in ways that enable the addiction rather than get them out of it. Understanding the difference between enabling and helping can help you give […]
