Being present allows a person to stay in the here and now rather than focusing and spending energy on the past and future. The term for living in the present and applying this approach is mindfulness. Mindfulness, when utilized during mental health treatment and recovery, can be a useful tool for people who are wanting […]
Some of the Most Common Signs of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are some of the most dangerous mental health illnesses. They can lead to malnutrition, emotional dysregulation and suffering, negative self-perception, and even deadly physical side effects. So, for people who are living with these disorders, it’s crucial to be able to recognize the effects of these disorders in order to identify that they […]
Keeping Your Eating Disorder Recovery a Priority While Going Back to School
It’s almost August, which means that many people are thinking about their upcoming fall semester in school. For many women in eating disorder recovery, this can be a time of worry as the changing lifestyle from summer to school can seem drastic and unknown. During this time, it’s important to keep eating disorder recovery a […]
Tips for Reducing Stress During Your Time in Addiction Treatment
Choosing to get help for addiction is a big opportunity to improve your lifestyle, behaviors, and thought patterns. But, taking the time out of your life to get help and change your life for the better can be a bit overwhelming. So, it’s not uncommon for people who are getting help from an addiction treatment […]
Some Tips on How to Love Your Body More
Especially during the summer months, when everybody is outside and it’s hot, it can be even more challenging to love our bodies. But, everyone who has a body should celebrate it – no matter what time of year it is. Loving your body can give you confidence, improve your self-esteem, and uplift your self-image. So, […]
Recognizing the Addiction Cycle and Getting Help
Not every person that uses addictive substances will develop an addiction. But, people who have an addictive personality and use addictive substances have a high risk of developing a cycle of addiction. The addiction cycle is marked by changes in brain chemistry as the result of addictive drug use. Recognizing the addiction cycle can help […]
Addressing Myths About What Causes Binge Eating Disorder
Living with an eating disorder can be confusing to those who are experiencing them and to people who love a person with an eating disorder. That’s why it’s so important that awareness is spread about these disorders in order for women who are dealing with them to understand the truth about what they’re like and […]
Identifying Anxiety Triggers – What Triggers Anxiety Attacks?
An anxiety attack is an experience an individual may have that is characterized by severe feelings of worry, anxiety, and stress. Anxiety attacks can be paired with physical symptoms like heavy breathing, racing heartbeat, sweating, and pains in the chest. Another phrase that is used to describe anxiety attacks is panic attacks. And, people who […]
Tips to Help You Stay Sober This Summer 2022
Summer – school and the sun are out! It’s a time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm temperature. However, with summer comes a number of relapse triggers. So, it can be a more challenging time of the year to stay sober. Fortunately, there are some things you can do as a person in […]
Education About Trauma Treatments During PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD awareness month, which means it is the month that’s dedicated to providing awareness around the country about this mental health condition. One of the ways to spread awareness of PTSD is to provide individuals with education about trauma and how exposure to trauma can lead to the development of PTSD. This way, […]
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