In most discussions about mental health regarding anxiety, you may have heard the terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack.” These terms are often used interchangeably as if they describe the same thing, and while they are very similar, they are two different things. Understanding the differences between panic attacks and anxiety attacks can help you […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
Addiction, Mental Health
Why Do People with Mental Illness and Addiction Struggle Making Healthy Decisions?
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Feb
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Addiction and mental illnesses can make it hard for you to make the right choices. Many mental illnesses feature problems with thinking and comprehension. By going into treatment for addiction as well as mental illness, you will learn how to make the right decisions effectively. The Complexity of Simple Decisions We may never know what […]
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Feb
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Whether you or someone you know has experienced anxiety, understanding the physical symptoms can help identify when this feeling is present. While anxiety can cause physical and psychological symptoms to appear, knowing the physical symptoms can help you spot someone who needs help or realize that you need help. The symptoms of anxiety can often […]
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Feb
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Doodling is when you make spontaneous marks with your pen or pencil to help yourself think. While we may be used to doodling unconsciously, it can also be done mindfully to help you relax and concentrate on the present moment. Doodling can get your creative juices flowing and help your mind be at ease for […]
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Feb
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The COVID-19 disease has been very contagious this year. New research has shown that one in five people diagnosed with COVID-19 is also diagnosed with a mental illness like anxiety, depression, or insomnia within three months. Addressing your mental health issues is one of the most important things you can do while you are tackling […]
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Feb
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Feb
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After struggling with addiction or mental illness for some time, it is understandable to want recovery to be an event that occurs quickly. Many individuals even treat recovery as a single event that helps them heal and move on with their life. However, this is not how recovery works. Recovery is a step by step […]
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Feb
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When you experience flashbacks related to past trauma or other painful experiences, it can be challenging to get through them. Flashbacks often occur in those that have experienced past events that may have negatively impacted them and serve as a way for the brain to process what happened. Flashbacks will continue to come back until […]
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Everyone has had times in their life where they can’t seem to get anything done. This may be due to a lack of energy, lack of motivation, or a mixture of things occurring in your life. When someone is not working as hard as they used to or being as productive as one would expect […]
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Co-occurring disorders are not uncommon among those that have struggled with addiction. Often, individuals use drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms of a co-occurring mental health disorder. However, extended use of illicit substances can worsen symptoms rather than alleviate them. One such example of this is the effects of cocaine on anxiety. This popular […]
