Ensure you speak to your admissions agent to confirm current standards Some essential things to add to your inpatient rehab packing list include basic toiletries, a change of clothes, your photo ID and insurance details, and details of any prescription medications you’re taking. Leave electronics, expensive or bulky items and drugs or alcohol at home. […]
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Feb
Feb
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed medications for moderate to severe depression. Many people who take SSRIs report unwanted side effects that include bruxism. In other words, you may find yourself grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw after taking this type of medication. A common question among those experiencing these symptoms is, […]
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Jan
Jan
Jax Taylor is an American reality television star, model and actor. He’s most well-known for his time on the Bravo reality series Vanderpump Rules and its spin-off, The Valley. Early in his career, Jax was a background actor in many popular television shows, including Desperate Housewives and The O.C. In 2013, while working as a […]
Articles, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment, Uncategorized
Polyvagal Theory and the Impact on PTSD
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Oct
Oct
Most people think trauma lives in your thoughts, but what if we told you it actually lives in your body’s wiring? Dr. Stephen Porges spent decades wondering why some trauma survivors recover while others stay stuck. What he found revolutionized how we think about healing. Polyvagal theory shows us that your nervous system, not your […]
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Aug
Aug
Pilot mental health is something that comes into the spotlight whenever there’s an aviation accident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) places strict requirements on pilots and other aviation professionals to ensure they’re fit to fly. As a result of these requirements, an estimated 5,000 pilots are thought to be hiding mental health difficulties. In this […]
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Aug
Aug
If you or a loved one is interested in the antidepressant Wellbutrin, you may have heard some good or not-so-good things about it, depending on who you’ve talked to or which chat rooms you’ve visited. People’s experiences with Wellbutrin, starting with its effects in the first week, are all over the map. That is because […]
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Jul
Jul
The medication lithium is primarily used as a mood stabilizer in certain mental illnesses. Lithium is an anti-manic drug that helps combat symptoms of mood disorders, including mania, hypomania, and depression. As a drug, lithium is most commonly a treatment for bipolar disorder, but it can also help with schizophrenia and limit certain aggressive or […]
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Jun
Jun
What is physical affection? Is it merely touch, or a deeper part of the expression of love language? When you’re in love, the ways you show it always include some form of physical touch. For many, physical affection and physical touch are integral aspects of intimacy. For others, touch is a part of a deep […]
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Jun
Jun
Valium is one of the most recognized prescription medications, and millions of Americans take it daily. However, Valium, a diazepam brand name, isn’t a drug for indiscriminate use. It is a powerful drug that requires careful monitoring. What should you know about taking Valium? What Is Valium and What Is It Used For? Long popularized […]
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May
May
Depression ranks as one of the most common mental illness, affecting about one in 10 Americans in any given year. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is published by the American Psychiatric Association and serves as the main professional reference book on mental health and related conditions, outlines eight distinct […]