You often feel nervous or afraid for no apparent reason. You’ve begun to have frequent headaches and stomach aches. And it’s become more difficult for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. These can be warning signs of generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. Untreated GAD can undermine your ability to enjoy a full and satisfying …
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In 2021, record numbers of people in the United State voluntarily left their jobs. Many people referred to this phenomenon as “The Great Resignation.” In 2022, increased attention on not overexerting yourself at work spawned the buzzword “quiet quitting.” Neither of these work-related events can be attributed to any one cause. However, many people have …
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. The effort to prevent suicide is, of course, a year-round endeavor. But during this month, we place an additional focus on learning how to identify and help people who are at risk for ending their own lives. One important way to improve your suicide-prevention skills is to learn what …
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If you are familiar with the 12-Step recovery model, you know that step four requires people to make a “searching and fearless moral inventory.” Many people also use the term personal inventory when discussing this step. If you haven’t completed this step yet, you may have questions. What is a personal inventory? How do I …
Intense fear of being abandoned is an unfortunately common emotion among people who have borderline personality disorder (BPD). The connection between BPD and abandonment can make life extremely difficult for people with this condition. Thankfully, borderline personality disorder can be treated. With proper care, people can learn to manage their symptoms, overcome their fears, and …
Abusing alcohol or another drug can have a devastating effect on a person’s life. But when a person has been engaging in polysubstance abuse, their risk for harm can increase considerably. What is polysubstance abuse? It is a particularly dangerous behavior that involves two or more drugs. Some people use multiple drugs at the same …
Millions of Americans have taken part in a type of substance abuse known as huffing. Although more common among teens than adults, many parents don’t realize that their children are risking their health by participating in this dangerous behavior. However, when you understand the signs and symptoms of huffing addiction, you can better prepare to keep yourself …
Discussions of hallucinogens often include dreamy imagery and references to expanded consciousness. But taking LSD or a similar drug is far from a risk-free endeavor. The effects of hallucinogens on the brain can range from temporary distortion to long-term impairment. What are Hallucinogens? Hallucinogens are drugs that affect how a person perceives their environment and …
According to the American Psychological Association, studies suggest that as many as 17 percent of adolescents and 15 percent of college students have engaged in a dangerous practice known as self-injury. Self-injury also occurs among children and adults, though it is less common within these age groups. This means that millions of people throughout the …
The saying “time heals all wounds” does not apply to trauma. Untreated trauma can continue to wreak havoc on a person’s life for years or even decades after they survive a traumatic experience. Thankfully, services such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, can make a world of difference. EMDR for trauma survivors is a …
