Introduction Living with mental health challenges can feel like navigating through a storm, especially when substance use enters the picture. Co-occurring disorders - the presence of both a mental health condition and substance use disorder -...
Anxiety can take over your life, but there are many ways to fight it. There are several self-care activities to help anxiety from overwhelming you. At Oceanfront Recovery, our anxiety treatment in Laguna Beach, California, understands the...
Anxiety and depression are both common mental health disorders. Many people experience just one of these disorders. But some people suffer from both anxiety and depression at the same time. Treatment options are available whether you have one of...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and avoidance of certain activities or situations...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, is a type of mental health disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are invasive thought patterns. The compulsions are the behaviors a person engages in to alleviate the...
When obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is untreated, symptoms can worsen and interfere with normal functioning. The condition is defined by a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts or images that trigger negative...
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can wreak havoc on a person’s daily life. It can make it difficult to concentrate, complete tasks, interact with others, and even leave the house. The physical effects of anxiety can range from...
Hives appear as red lumps on the surface of the skin. They vary in size. Sometimes they can be very small, but at other times they can be as big as the size of a saucer. Hives can be itchy, or they can give a burning sensation. In most cases, hives...
An addiction is a difficult cross to bear for anyone, but the weight can become even more pressing when combined with another mental illness. Many people who struggle with substance abuse also suffer from a co-occurring disorder, and these two...
