Trauma is an emotional response to an event that is deeply distressing and disturbing. A person who is traumatized often feels shocked and helpless immediately after the event and may have difficulty processing what just happened. Trauma can also have negative long term effects on an individual’s well-being. When people experience trauma they may become “stuck” in the past and find it difficult to disassociate themselves from the event long after it happened. Continue reading
Recovery from addiction is hard. Nevertheless, the rewards of breaking free from addiction are worth the effort. In this article, we will discuss why addiction occurs and common obstacles that may slow or hinder a person’s recovery from addiction. You will also learn how you can start your journey to recovery if you are currently experiencing addiction issues. Continue reading
To say that the past two years have been difficult would be a massive understatement. This period of our recent history has fundamentally changed the lives of millions of people and has encouraged most individuals to take a look at their lives and reassess where they would like to be. Continue reading
After being newly diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you are likely experiencing both relief to have a diagnosis and confusion or apprehension about what happens next. After a lifetime of struggling with impulsivity, excess energy/restlessness, concentration, and organizational ability, you took control and sought professional advice and that takes tremendous courage. You are not alone; millions of individuals worldwide have adult ADHD . As symptom recognition and diagnostics progress, the number of adults diagnosed with ADHD is rapidly growing. Continue reading
Anxiety is a mental health issue that doesn’t discriminate. If you have it, then you know how terrible and life-altering it can be. It’s hard to talk about anxiety. It isn’t something that is widely discussed, and many people are too embarrassed to admit they struggle with it. But there are ways to manage your anxiety, even if you don’t think that you have any control over it. Here are four things to do on a day-to-day basis in order to help manage feelings of anxiety. Continue reading
The acronym EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that helps people to process and get over traumatic events that happened in their lives. EMDR is most often used when treating patients with post traumatic disorder. Its effectiveness in helping survivors of car accidents, rape, war, and childhood abuse has seen the approach grow rapidly in terms of popularity. Continue reading
