Living With the Stigma of Depression There are many stigmas in this world and with that brings lots of insecurities in each person that faces them. One of the biggest stigmas is the stigma of depression. People assume that they have all felt sadness and automatically assume that is what depression is. This assumption could …
The Dangers of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs: Can You Get High From Over the Counter Medications? Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol can sometimes be in short supply. When that happens, many substance abusers will diligently search for a substitute. Sooner or later, most addicts will ask themselves, “Can you get high from over the counter medications?” A …
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Pets Relieve Depression and Other Mental Illnesses Depression and mental illness issues are hard to deal with. Most people find it very difficult to dig themselves out of the hole they are buried in, whether it be depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness. Believe it or not, pets relive depression and other mental illnesses. …
The Most Common Risk Factors for Becoming a Substance Abuser Given the right set of circumstances, almost anyone can develop an addiction. Substance abusers come from all walks of life. No one is exempt. However, over the last 20 years, researchers have identified 10 risk factors that can significantly increase the odds of becoming a …
Codependent Relationships and Losing Your Self Identity When it comes to the term codependent relationships, most people are quick to dismiss it simply because they do not think it is a real term or do not want to believe that they could be in this type of relationship. When we look at the definition of …
Substance Abuse And Chronic Rehabilitation Chronic rehabilitation, chronic rehabbing, and chronic relapsing are all terms used to describe those who undergo multiple treatments for substance abuse but are unable to stay sober. Also known as the revolving door syndrome, chronic relapsers go off to rehab, get sober, leave rehab, and then repeat the same cycle …
Releasing Resentment Allows You Move On Many people believe that releasing resentment is the key to happiness. This is easier said than done. In the world of addiction, resentment is seen as the number one cause of a relapse. So addicts and people dealing with mental issues are told that releasing resentment towards others will …
What Is Codependency? Codependency occurs when you rely on a partner, family member, or friend to provide you with approval, an identity and self-esteem. Codependency is basically an addiction to another person. A tip-off that you might be codependent is if your purpose in life is to make someone else happy even though it’s at …
Is There A Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health? Mental health and illnesses are very difficult to understand. What works for one person, may not work for another. Lately, there has been a push to identify and treat mental illnesses and issues. One of these advancements is identifying a link between nutrition and mental health. …
Ways To Take Care of Yourself After Depression Can Be the Key Within Recovering Dealing and suffering with depression is very difficult and takes a toll on you. Have you ever wondered what happens if you make it through your depressed state? How can you try to keep your depression at bay in a healthy …
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How Does Parental Substance Abuse Affect Children? A major effect of parental substance abuse on children is that kids blame themselves for the problem. They think it’s their fault that mom or dad drinks too much. They mistakenly believe that if they were better kids and changed their behavior, mommy and daddy would stop …
The Grand Scheme of Coping Skills and Addicts Everyone has them. Coping skills are a part of human nature. Some people have better ways of coping with things than others. They say everyone copes with things differently, which leads people to believe that if someone is not handling something well, you merely shrug your shoulders …