New Year New You with Self Awareness
When you have true self-awareness you will be able to know yourself and your impact on those around you.
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Ringing in the New Year can be Tough for Some
It is that time of year again already. Out with the old, in with the new. We tend to take stock of where we are at the end of each year and make resolutions for the New Year.
Depression, Addiction, and Christmas How to Cope
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? We all see the happy families without a care, all getting along on television but is that really how it works? The answer to that question is no.
Holiday Stress, Pandemic Anxiety, and Co-occurring Conditions How to Cope
Get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat healthy foods. It is incredible how much those three things can do to improve mental health. They all reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. Exercise also lowers blood pressure. Surround yourself with positive people.
Personality Disorder
What is personality disorder? First, we need to understand that personality is the way we think, function, and behave. A personality disorder is a mental disorder or illness whose nature is so rigid that the person has trouble identifying and relating to circumstances and other people, reacting emotionally, and controlling their behavior. Some people with […]
How to Get Through the Holidays with Co-occurring Conditions
It is that time of year again, the season when stress and anxiety go off the chart. The past two years have been extremely stressful with the Covid19 pandemic. Now we have to add in the stress and anxiety of the holiday season. How do people with co-occurring mental health and addiction problems cope and […]
Bipolar II Disorder
Bipolar II is not as severe as Bipolar I because the highs never reach full-blown mania. The less intense moods of bipolar II are called hypomanic episodes. A person with bipolar II has had at least one hypomanic episode, but the bipolar II patient suffers more often from depression. Those with bipolar II generally live […]
Surviving the Holidays Extra Stress and Uncertainty
Having a plan to deal with stress and triggers always helps you get through the rough spots. The holidays are no different; make a plan and stick to it.
The Battle of the Holidays Mental Health and Addiction
This time of year is hard on those with mental health issues and addiction recovery. However, the past two years have been twice as bad with the pandemic thrown in the mix.
You Need a Plan: Sobriety and the Holiday Season
Yes, it is that time of year, the holidays are just around the corner. Now is the time to go over your plan or make your plan for the holiday season and sticking to your sobriety. The parties, shopping, trips, money, expectations, and even memories can trigger a relapse. The past couple of years have […]
