What to Do When Anxiety Strikes
It is easy to feel overpowered and overwhelmed by stressful things in life. There are a lot of things going on in the world around us that can cause suffering, and feel uninvited and beyond our direct control. This means that feelings of anxiety are a regular part of being human. However, these feelings are […]
Moving Beyond Co-Dependent Relationships
Being in a relationship with other people always involves some give-and-take, some times of making sacrifices, and times of taking care of each other. This willingness to help somebody else and care about their needs is an essential part of any healthy relationship. However, this positive trait can become harmful if one person takes it […]
Binge Eating In Addiction Recovery
Binge eating and compulsive overeating are both types of eating disorders that involve an obsession with food, and uncontrollable impulses to overeat. It’s very common for individuals suffering from these disorders to also have mental issues such as depression, low self esteem, or anxiety. Substance abuse problems are also very common among binge eaters. Taking […]
Nixon Aide Claims the ‘War on Drugs’ was Meant to Vilify African-Americans
Drug addiction affects far more than the people using directly. When someone’s life is overtake by addiction, society as a whole suffers. A person thinking about nothing other than a fix may do desperate things to get drugs, which can then influence them to behave in unpredictable ways that can be harmful. That is why […]
Loss of Control in Depression and Addiction
One of the things that addiction has in common with depression is the tendency for a person to feel that they have no control or are caught in a cycle that they can’t escape. For someone who has seen their level of depression escalates they may feel overwhelmed by the lack of control that they […]
Obama Unveils New Plan to Fight Opioid Addiction
President Obama has attempted to address the widespread problem of opioid addiction which has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. He recently unveiled a new plan to combat the addiction that would emphasize the importance of making rehab programs more available to people of all income levels. His hope is to begin reversing the […]
Bulimia And Obesity
Eating disorders and obesity aren’t normally seen as issues that are linked, but these two seemingly different problems have many similarities. Eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, and others can often overlap throughout the course of a person’s life. This is because a person can move from having a disorder to unhealthy eating and weight […]
Running and Meditation Can Combat Mental Health Problems
People who suffer from issues like depression often find that physical activity, like running regularly, can help fight some of their symptoms. This has been well-known for some time but new research suggests that a combination of both physical and mental training known as MAP training can provide substantial help for people diagnosed with major […]
Cultivating a Positive Body Image
We live in a society where it can sometimes feel hard to love ourselves and our bodies. Media often shows photoshopped images of supermodels’ “perfect” bodies, alongside a flood of subtle negative comments reflecting assumptions that you have to look a certain way. Many people struggle with scrutinizing parts of their bodies, feeling deeply dissatisfied […]
Antisocial Behavior And Addiction
Antisocial behavior can be defined as behaviors that don’t conform to social norms, and that include thoughts, actions, and relationships that are destructive. Those who have antisocial behavior patterns will act with little regard for the feelings of others or what kind of consequences their actions will have on others. They may also behave aggressively […]