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What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that often generates severe symptoms and serious dysfunction. Unfortunately, mental illnesses don’t always occur one at a time. An individual with a…
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What is Hypervigilance?
It’s always best practice to be situationally aware of your surroundings and exercise good judgment to avoid risky situations. This behavior can alert you to potential threats to your safety…
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Do Addicts Need Help Or Tough Love?
If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you’ve likely received advice, solicited or unsolicited, recommending “tough love.” Unconditional love or genuine affection is the cornerstone of this approach…
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What is the Toxicity of Stimulants?
The first cup of coffee before you rush off to work. That first sip of matcha after your morning workout. Most of us start our day with a stimulant drug….
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Can PTSD Cause Personality Disorder?
Our personalities are the essence of who we are and how we relate to others and the world around us. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors….
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Common Anxiety Triggers
Anxiety is a mental health condition that can be triggered by a wide spectrum of factors. While it’s perfectly natural to experience some anxiety from time to time, it’s not…
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How To Reverse Psychological Damage From Alcohol Abuse
People drink alcohol for many reasons: to relax, celebrate, socialize, or commiserate. When consumed in moderation, alcohol doesn’t typically cause significant harm, but when consumed in excess, it can impact…
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Does Therapy Help with Addiction?
Therapy is an integral part of recovery. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and underlying issues contributing to the addiction. This self-awareness is essential…
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The Importance of Routine for Adults with ADHD
If you’re a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), juggling the responsibilities of day-to-day life can be overwhelming. Adult ADHD is particularly challenging because you’re most likely balancing a…
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