When you lose sight of your own sense of self, it can be a troubling experience. Identity crises and other self-image issues are commonly seen alongside substance abuse disorders and severe addictions. When you put that much of yourself into a...
Making a significant change in your life is always scary, and getting sober is no different. There can be all kinds of roadblocks between you and your recovery, and they may come from directions you don’t expect. Sometimes, your own attitude about...
Managing symptoms of depression can be a difficult burden to bear, especially alongside a substance abuse disorder. Depression can have a wide variety of effects on a person, and these don’t just include mental health symptoms. Depression can...
For adults with ADHD, job hopping can feel like an endless cycle of frustration and disappointment. It often starts with enthusiasm in a new role but quickly shifts to feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or dissatisfied. The result? Frequently...
If you were asked to think about the current state of your health and give an assessment of it, what would you say? If you’re thinking about any symptoms right now, they’re physical ones. What if I asked you to think specifically about the current...
If you're struggling with frequent anxiety, it may help to know that you're not alone. Many people from all backgrounds and walks of life deal with anxiety. However, you should ensure that you're dealing with it productively and healthily. This is...
There are many reasons that personal relationships are affected by addiction. Whether it’s a romantic, familial, professional, or platonic relationship, it will be changed through addiction. Sometimes, a lack of trust causes the relationship to...
A drug or alcohol addiction can rule your life. Substance abuse disorders are hard to combat, and even after you’ve achieved sobriety, you’re not completely out of the woods. Relapse can be a part of recovery, but that doesn’t make it any less...
It can be difficult to love yourself in modern society, with airbrushed photos and posts about “perfect lives” on social media. When you struggle with addiction, this quest for self-acceptance and happiness can become even more difficult to...
The vast majority of people experience stress when preparing for an important date or trying to meet a deadline. Worry and stress keep you focused on achieving your goals and meeting expectations that you or others have set. However, if you have an...
