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What is Hypervigilance?
It’s always best practice to be situationally aware of your surroundings and exercise good judgment to avoid risky situations. This behavior can alert you to potential threats to your safety and those you love. However, if you’re always on high alert within your environment, even when there appears to be no evidence of danger, you…
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Do Addicts Need Help Or Tough Love?
If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you’ve likely received advice, solicited or unsolicited, recommending “tough love.” Unconditional love or genuine affection is the cornerstone of this approach and, in theory, provides a constructive framework for creating safe and healthy boundaries. However, practicing tough love can be somewhat problematic, particularly when used in…
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What is the Toxicity of Stimulants?
The first cup of coffee before you rush off to work. That first sip of matcha after your morning workout. Most of us start our day with a stimulant drug. Stimulants are a class of drugs, sometimes called “uppers,” that trigger the central nervous system to increase neural activity in the brain. In other words,…
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Can PTSD Cause Personality Disorder?
Our personalities are the essence of who we are and how we relate to others and the world around us. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. However, if you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), your innate persona is deeply impacted. While it’s commonly accepted that our life experiences shape who we…
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Common Anxiety Triggers
Anxiety is a mental health condition that can be triggered by a wide spectrum of factors. While it’s perfectly natural to experience some anxiety from time to time, it’s not normal for it to wreak havoc on your day-to-day life. Too much anxiety can lead to uncontrollable worry, crippling fear, and panic attacks, as well…
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How To Reverse Psychological Damage From Alcohol Abuse
People drink alcohol for many reasons: to relax, celebrate, socialize, or commiserate. When consumed in moderation, alcohol doesn’t typically cause significant harm, but when consumed in excess, it can impact the mental health of the body and brain. The brain is a delicate and intricate organ that must maintain a careful balance of chemicals for…
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Does Therapy Help with Addiction?
Therapy is an integral part of recovery. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and underlying issues contributing to the addiction. This self-awareness is essential for making positive, long-term changes. Treating addiction is approached with a combination of evidence-based therapies and techniques to guide and support you on the road…
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The Importance of Routine for Adults with ADHD
If you’re a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), juggling the responsibilities of day-to-day life can be overwhelming. Adult ADHD is particularly challenging because you’re most likely balancing a family and career. Creating and maintaining a routine can seem like trying to mix oil and water—the impulsive, unpredictable energy of ADHD symptoms and the…
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The Link Between Psychotic Disorders and Substance Abuse
A psychotic disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a profound disruption in a person’s thinking, emotions, and perception of reality. Substance abuse can worsen psychotic symptoms and, sometimes, can be the direct cause of the disorder. The use of illegal drugs, prescribed or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, or other mind-altering drugs is linked to…
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