The Link between Inflammation and Depression
Levels of inflammation in the body are known to cause numerous health problems and physical illnesses, but recent research indicates that depression can be strongly linked to inflammation as well. According to a study by researchers from Emory University, high inflammation levels are associated with communication problems between two parts of the brain and a […]
EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Addiction
Trauma and addiction are linked for many people. Substance abuse is often a way for people to numb the pain of a hard past and ignore feelings that otherwise feel like too much to deal with. That is why there is so much more to the recovery journey then simply the act of quitting your […]
Dealing With Trauma When You’re In Recovery
The source of trauma can be anything from surviving an accident, military combat, witnessing a violent crime, or experiencing abuse as a child. Trauma can be one of the biggest hurdles to face during recovery, where everyday feels like an emotional roller coaster and memories from the past refuse to leave you. Someone who has […]
Nutrition And Addiction Recovery
The role of nutrition in the recovery process is all too often overlooked, which is a shame because it can actually make a big impact on how a person feels, and how they approach other aspects of their recovery. It is far more common to see recovering addicts and alcoholics overindulging in sweets, caffeine, and […]
Re-Igniting Creativity Silenced By Mental Illness and Addiction
Many deeply talented, creative, and unconventional people capable of creating moving art have also had deep struggles with addiction and mental illness. Many talent artists and musicians have found their lives cut short or their voices silenced by drowning in addiction and mental illness. Other people may feel reluctant to seek treatment, viewing their dysfunctions […]