Prеscription Drug Addiction Linkеd With Anxiеty in Dual Diagnosis
Havе you еvеr fеlt likе you can’t еscapе your own mind? Anxiеty can bе a crippling disordеr, and for thosе who suffеr from it, lifе can sееm likе onе long, nеvеr-еnding strugglе. Unfortunatеly, anxiеty oftеn comеs hand in hand with othеr disordеrs likе dеprеssion, obsеssivе-compulsivе disordеr (OCD), and post-traumatic strеss disordеr (PTSD). As if dеaling […]
How Does Anxiety Affect Your Health
Anxiety can have a major impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
How Do You Know You Need Anxiety Treatment?
Anxiety can be a serious issue that requires professional treatment.
OCD 101: The Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder affecting around 2.3% of the population characterized by experiencing overwhelming obsessions, which lead to repetitive compulsions completed to provide the sufferer with temporary relief from the obsession. The exact cause of OCD is still unknown, and though some treatments have proven very effective, there is no known cure. […]
How Stress and Anxiety Are Linked to Hair Loss
Imagine going about your routine, whether taking a shower, using a comb or brush, or even running your fingers over your head and making the frightening discovery that your hair is falling out in clumps. There are very few moments as jarring as finding piles in your shower drain or on your hairbrush, only made […]
Staying Grounded (And Sober) During Times of Crisis
Times of crisis can easily lead to feeling out of control and it can even lead to difficulties in your recovery. Whatever that means for you being anxiety, depression or even craving, taking a few proactive measures can help you stay grounded and add some stability to see you through hard times. Self Check-ins Each […]
Anxiety on the Rise: Are Societal Pressures to Blame?
Anxiety is a word that’s often tossed around too casually, used to refer to everyday worries or minor stress. In reality, anxiety disorders can be intense and debilitating—people who suffer from anxiety describe it as a constant, gripping fear or a sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach. Studies reveal that at least 40 […]
Anxiety and Addiction: When Trauma Enters the Mix
Anxiety and addiction can be seen among a number of female clients due to anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More and more clients with PTSD and anxiety are seeking help for their dual diagnoses for traumas unrelated to war. Anxiety and addiction often occur hand in hand. Treating anxiety and addiction concurrently offers […]
Anxiety and Addiction: What Does a Panic Attack Look Like?
Anxiety and addiction very often appear hand in hand. One possible manifestation of anxiety and addiction is a panic attack. Learn what a panic attack is and what it looks like.
Beating Anxiety and Addiction over the Holidays
Anxiety and addiction can be especially difficult when the holiday season comes around. The holidays are a time for joyous celebrations, but they’re also associated with overindulging party guests, loneliness, stress from family gatherings and other such common woes. This is a difficult time of year but you can get through it successfully by minding […]