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Strength in Numbers: Benefits of Group Therapy
Being able to open up to others and express your vulnerabilities, fears, desires and goals is essential to forming healthy and lasting relationships. It can also be difficult to express your emotions in such a raw and honest way. You might struggle to show your
Putting on Your Recovery Armor One Day at a Time
Recovery from addiction can be like building and wearing armor to protect you. When the dragons of relapse threaten, going back to the basics can help you fight them off. The basic recovery principle of “one day at a time” is so much more than
The Benefits of TMS Therapy Treating Depression
Depression affects individuals of all ages, genders and walks of life. More than 16 million Americans struggle with major depressive disorder. Depression can severely disrupt both your personal and professional life and even lead to isolation and self-harm. While treating depression generally moves slowly,
Can You Break the Familial Cycle of Addiction?
Addiction is a multifaceted, complex affliction that various factors can influence. Pinpointing the onset of your addiction can be difficult. You must look into your family’s medical history and look to your present influences. Some contend that addiction occurs due to genetics, which can
Healthy Relationships: What to Look for After Addiction Treatment
Imagine you owned a home that had plumbing problems. You tried to do what you could to repair the problems, but they just got worse and worse, causing more and more damage to your home. Finally, it got to the point where you decided to
How to Cope with Stonewalling While in Recovery
Stonewalling is a delay or block in a relationship, in which one person refuses to communicate with another by shutting down arguments or giving the silent treatment. Stonewalling can create a range of problems within your relationship including, disconnect, isolation, frustration and potential relapse. Part
Reasons it Might be Time to Consider Attending 12-Step Meetings
Managing recovery is a process that relies on motivation, consistency and the willingness to evolve in your approach to care. Twelve-step meetings can be a big part of your recovery as they offer various strategies and philosophies that help you continue to establish new
The Prevalence of Depression Among Women
Depression has become more widespread than ever, particularly after COVID-19 created a global mental health crisis. Historically, women are more susceptible to depression at an average rate of two-to-one when compared with men. While researchers are not sure if that is wholly accurate, as men
Overcoming the Blame Game During Addiction Recovery
The blame game is the act of deferring to blame in a challenging situation. Not only does it have to do with evading responsibility, but it can also lead to anger problems and ultimately offers no solution during a trying time. When complicated issues