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 […]
Tag Archives: Wellbeing
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Dec
Dec
We already know how important it is for our bodies to have water. The Texas Heart Institute says that blood is about 80% of water, which carries oxygen to different parts of our body. Drinking water can provide great mental health benefits in our mood and outlook on life. Water Decreases the Risk of Anxiety […]
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Dec
Dec
Not being happy with your job can lead to feeling depressed. Depression can take a lasting toll on your mental health and lead to a poor job and social performance. While it may be very risky to quit a toxic job during this pandemic without having another job lined up, it is riskier to stay […]
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Dec
Dec
Social media can be very overwhelming. On your feeds, you may be finding depressing news about the COVID-19 pandemic, selfies of your friends and family taking vacations, or rants from your friends about their political views. A social media cleanse may be what you need right now to achieve better mental health and a happier […]
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Jun
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When we talk about quality of life (QOL), we’re talking about an important aspect of addiction recovery because over time, you’re going to want to build a life that is conducive to your happiness and health. You’ll often hear people talk about QOL if they are in the field of psychology, but it’s also important […]