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When taking Lexapro to manage anxiety, some of the most common side effects include nausea, fatigue, and changes in weight. While these effects are generally mild, they can vary from person to person. At 449 Recovery, we understand the importance of being informed about your treatment.

High-functioning mental illness, also known as high-functioning anxiety or depression, refers to individuals who can maintain a seemingly “normal” life despite struggling with symptoms of a mental health disorder.

Anxiety is a common emotion experienced by many individuals, but its effects can extend far beyond just feeling worried or stressed. From altering neural pathways to affecting cognitive abilities, understanding how anxiety affects the brain is crucial in comprehending this complex emotion.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that affects a significant number of people globally. This disorder is characterized by a range of symptoms, notably intense emotions, unstable relationships, and frequent struggles with managing emotions.

Addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is a serious condition that comes with particular patterns of behavior. Often, when someone is struggling with addiction, there will be tell-tale signs that they are dealing with uncontrolled substance use and physical or mental dependence.

Physical and mental health are interconnected. The adverse health consequences of social isolation range vary from sleeplessness to lowered immune function. Loneliness is associated with higher anxiety, depression, and suicide rates. There’s a connection between mental illness and isolation, and the effect it has on people’s behaviors

In 2021, over 100,000 people in the U.S. died from an overdose. Over 70,000 of these deaths involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Since nearly 200 people die from an overdose daily, it is crucial to know what to do when someone overdoses. What is an Overdose? An overdose happens when someone takes too much [...]

Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that can happen more quickly than you might think, especially if you're not used to the effects of alcohol or you've built up a high tolerance. One scary complication of alcohol poisoning that few people know about is seizures. Seizures are a potential complication of severe alcohol intoxication. It [...]

Many organizations take part in PTSD-awareness activities throughout June every year to focus on information about post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and treatments that are available. Over the past few years, PTSD awareness has had a significant role as communities nationwide have experienced mass casualty events involving children and people targeted because of being members of [...]

Body brokering, a technique used by some unethical treatment centers, is illegal in many states and is intended only to line the pockets of a select few — not to heal and do the most good possible. Insurance claims for treatment at addiction treatment centers can reach tens of thousands of dollars, which can catch [...]

The Electric Zoo Festival in New York City was cancelled early this week due to two fatal MDMA overdoses. Since then, buzz has been circling around the web as to what molly is, and what its dangers are. Here are a few pieces of advice on using MDMA. First off, don’t take it. That should be a […]

When someone close to you—perhaps a loved one, friend, or family member—has a mental illness, knowing how to offer support can be difficult. You want to help in the best way possible, but not enable or make the situation worse. The distinction between helping and enabling isn't always clear, so it's important to understand the [...]