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How Can Nightly Affirmations Improve Your Mental Health?

Anxiety or depression can negatively impact sleep. If you find it hard to fall asleep or have a hard time getting out of bed, you might benefit from relaxation techniques like nightly affirmations to help put your mind at ease before bedtime. Nightly affirmations can increase your focus, quiet your mind and make you less […]

Why Does Waking Up One Hour Earlier Reduce Depression?

What time we wake up in the morning can make an impact on our mental health. There are “morning larks” who tend to wake up early and “night owls” who prefer to sleep in. A new study by JAMA Psychiatry says that waking up one hour earlier can reduce your depression by 23%, helping you […]

What Good Changes Can You Expect When You Take Antidepressants?

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Antidepressants work by restoring a healthy balance to the chemicals in the brain that impacts your mood. It is important to remember that antidepressants are not a quick fix. Speaking to your therapist about what to expect when you first take antidepressants will prevent surprises as your brain becomes healthier and happier. Improve Your Mood […]

What are the Best Ways to Avoid Financial Stress From Ruining Your Sleep?

When we have anxiety, our racing thoughts may make it very hard to go to sleep. In fact, according to a survey by Bankrate, more than half of U.S. adults lose sleep over money. By recognizing your worries and coming up with a quick finance plan, you may have less worry and be able to […]

What Coping Habits Should You Avoid in Treating Anxiety?

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The symptoms of anxiety – like rapid heartbeat and excessive worry – can make it very hard to function. You may think you know how to treat your anxiety, but your coping methods may be making you feel worse. It is important to be aware of activities to avoid doing in treating your anxiety to […]

Does Adopting a Healthier Diet Help in Recovery?

Does Adopting a Healthier Diet Help in Recovery?

Consistent and long-term substance use can cause the body to develop poor eating and drinking habits that do not satisfy nutritional needs. The body reacts differently to different substances, but a balanced diet plan can provide the nutrients that were previously missing, benefitting both mind and body. Alcohol Alcohol use disorder depletes the body of […]

Sleep and Routine: Finding Stability in Recovery

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Whether we realize it at the time or not, addiction truly does throw our body and mind out of balance. Our lives become chaotic and unmanageable at times – and once the ball has started rolling, it can be impossible to get back on track. We may fail to follow through with our responsibilities, struggle […]

Daylight Savings Can Affect Mental Health

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Daylight savings is when the clock is pushed back or pushed forward one hour. This can lead to surprising mental health affects that impact your sleep. By knowing how daylight savings can impact your sleeping schedule, you will know what you need to do to fix it. Trouble Getting Enough Sleep It can be confusing […]