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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healthy Responses to Terrorism and Disasters
We live in stressful times. Almost daily, it often feels like the media is showing us a new story of profound human suffering, whether it’s due to natural disasters or the violence of other people. In a world where we can be extraordinarily aware of people dying or suffering, it can be easy to feel […]
Developing Compassion in Recovery
While some people can be naturally compassionate, others may struggle to look outside themselves and consider other people’s feelings or see things from their perspective. When people have serious addictions, much of their life revolves around their own problems and it may be hard for them to be compassionate. When your own issues are so […]
How Addiction Can Lead to Self-Harm
People who hurt themselves often do so because their emotions have built up beyond their ability to cope with them. They may be dealing with mental health issues like depression, anxiety or they could be suffering from an addiction. Someone who engages in self-harm is usually experiencing overwhelming feelings of frustration, anger, and self-loathing that […]