Category Archives: Wellness

Since its genesis by Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930s, the 12-step program remains one of the most widespread and effective alcohol and drug abuse interventions. As you progress through the program, you’ll encounter the fourth step, which requires you to conduct an honest life evaluation to identify how your character defects hinder your recovery journey. […]

Watch any realistic morning routine video from a celebrity, influencer or vlogger and you’ll see one thing most people have in common: They wake up and immediately look at their phones. Morning routines may be different, but that one action is consistent. But this isn’t the healthiest way to start the day. Keep reading to […]

Oxytocin has been used in treating a wide variety of conditions, ranging from labor and delivery to anxiety, autism, obesity, and more. Now, it is available in a convenient new format: nasal spray. But can you take oxytocin? And, is it true that oxytocin nasal spray works for anxiety? Oxytocin nasal spray is a relatively […]

Has work gotten hard lately? Are you suddenly struggling with meeting deadlines or keeping up with your daily responsibilities? You might be feeling lazy when the lack of motivation sets in, especially as your to-do list keeps growing. However, there could be more to your emotional state than just laziness. Burnout and laziness both often […]

Alprazolam (Xanax) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs in the U.S. Belonging to the benzodiazepine class of anxiolytics, alprazolam medicine is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia caused by anxiety. Although alprazolam is FDA-approved for reducing anxiety and panic disorder, it is also prescribed off-label to […]

It’s heartbreaking to see a loved one struggle to control their drug or alcohol use. While the descent toward addiction can be rapid, its effects tend to be devastating and lasting. Such grave consequences can be shocking and humiliating, making addiction one of the best-kept secrets in many families. However, addiction doesn’t just affect the […]

Romantic relationships can be complicated and involve a lot of effort and compromise. To maintain a healthy relationship, both partners need to display effective communication and conflict resolution skills. This can be even more difficult to do when you’re combating mental health issues. While having a partner can provide comfort and security, it can be […]

Emotions, day-to-day stresses and raising a family make most romantic relationships difficult to navigate. When you add mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder to the mix, an average partnership can quickly turn into a manic relationship where both partners constantly struggle to find common ground. While bipolar disorder is a common and treatable condition, […]

Everyone’s been there. After a stressful day, you sit down to eat and find that you just can’t control yourself. You keep eating even when you know you’re full and when you finally stop, you feel ashamed. You’ve just had a binge. The occasional binge isn’t unusual. But done frequently, it can damage your health […]

Getting high doesn’t have to involve consuming alcohol or drugs. Substance abuse and addiction can destroy lives, but there are alternatives and help available. Read on to explore natural highs with positive effects on mind, body and spirit. What is a High? A high is a pleasurable feeling associated with the neurotransmitter dopamine , which […]