Percocet is a medication prescribed for pain relief. If you take this mix of oxycodone and acetaminophen in large amounts and combine it with alcohol, the acetaminophen in Percocet can lead to liver damage. This is one of many reasons it is important to go into treatment for alcoholism to prevent any further complications from […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Jan
Jan
When many people enter rehab, they often go in with the mindset that they are “quitting alcohol” or “losing drugs,” but this is not correct. Going in with this perspective can be damaging to your overall willingness to recover. Rather than focusing on what you lose by getting sober, think about what there is to […]
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Jan
Jan
Individuals that struggle with mental health disorders such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have intrusive thoughts. When these individuals are in recovery, intrusive thoughts can exacerbate the situation. Intrusive thoughts can have you thinking about relapse if you don’t know how to cope with them. Luckily, these thoughts are […]
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Jan
Jan
Panic attacks can be debilitating and terrifying for those that experience them. Often, panic attacks occur in individuals with a panic disorder, but they can occur in anyone. Those with other mental health disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, or a history of trauma can also experience panic attacks. It is essential to educate […]
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Jan
Jan
All you may want when you know something is wrong is confirmation from someone else that what you are experiencing is real, especially regarding mental health. Mental health is typically surrounded by stigmas that often cause people to doubt their own experiences. Getting a confirmation in the form of a diagnosis can be relieving for […]
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Jan
Jan
Living life while struggling with addiction often has no stability. Addiction is great at uprooting your life and causing you to live in a way you cannot predict. This can lead to increased anxiety and decreased motivation in recovery. Having stability offers you a predictable life, for the most part. This is partly due to […]
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Dec
Dec
Change can be challenging for anyone. Starting a new activity or moving to an unfamiliar environment requires a lot of emotional energy. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone requires a certain amount of bravery. While it may be difficult at first, these tasks become easier to accomplish when an activity or behavior becomes routine. […]
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Dec
Dec
Having an everyday schedule for yourself is a great tool to keep you focused on your journey to recovery from addiction. Having a daily schedule will give structure to your day, so you will have less room to second guess yourself or make impulsive decisions. When you create a schedule you can more clearly map […]
Mental Health, Recovery
What Are the Differences Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder?
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Dec
Borderline personality disorder is when you experience ongoing shifts in mood and behavior, whereas bipolar disorder is when a person’s mood fluctuates. These two mental disorders can change a person’s moods and energy levels, as well as influence their behaviors. Additionally, it says something about how they handle emotions. However, there are differences in the […]
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Dec
Dec
Don’t let the new year stress you out. There always seems to be a lot of pressure around the new year for improvement. Every year we hope for positive change, not only for improvements in society but also for ourselves. However, just because it’s a new year doesn’t make it any harder or easier to […]
