Watching a loved one struggling with addiction can be incredibly difficult for their family. For the families of some 46% of American adults — with just over a fifth of those people dealing with the combined effects of alcohol and drugs — it’s common to feel frustration and a sense of hopelessness. Substance abuse disorder […]
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Everyone’s brain has its strengths and weaknesses. Some have stronger memories, while others can concentrate for longer periods. The neurodiversity theory acknowledges that while everyone thinks differently, some people have unique thought patterns that others mislabel as a disability or disease. Contrary to social stigmas, neurodivergent people are just as capable as others. Their brains […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, repetitive thoughts or behaviors. Often, the person has lived with this condition for a while and does not remember life before it, so they aren’t necessarily aware they even have OCD. And yet, treatment for OCD is essential to lessen the […]
It can happen before you know it. A night of binge eating after a bad breakup. Skipping a few meals to fit into that outfit for the big event. Then seemingly out of nowhere, you’ve developed an eating disorder or ED that’s causing all kinds of damage to your health and well-being. While teenagers and […]
No one knows you like you know yourself. When you’re struggling, sometimes your friends notice and intervene to suggest you need help. Other times, you cover up your struggles so well that only you know you need help. If you think you are in danger and can benefit from hospitalization, it’s important to seek professional […]
Everyone experiences conflicting emotions or volatile mood swings they can’t rationally explain. They may be caused by major life changes, hormones in the body or difficulties at school or work. Human emotions are complex, it can be hard to tell whether these feelings are temporary or a sign of a larger mental health problem. If […]
Bipolar and addiction often go hand in hand, so if you want to commit to rehab, it can be helpful to know if you should be treated for bipolar disorder at the same time. However, the most well-known symptom of bipolar is mood swings, which everyone experiences from time to time. This is one reason […]
Everyone experiences stress, restlessness or trouble concentrating, especially if they’re going through a difficult time. While these symptoms don’t necessarily indicate a mental illness, they are considered some of the most common symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD). However, if these symptoms are present in multiple settings and start to affect […]
Find out when stress turns into anxiety. Learn about other conditions that may occur with anxiety and explore signs that you may benefit from rehab for anxiety. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 18 have chronic anxiety, making anxiety disorders the most common mental illness in the U.S. Rehab for anxiety can […]
Depression rehab is one way to help deal with feelings of helplessness and extreme sadness. Knowing when to seek help is the key to getting your life back. All of us experience feelings of sadness and have symptoms of depression, but it can be difficult to determine whether we need depression rehab or not. Setbacks […]