Dissociation is a state of mind that a person can slip into — intentionally and unintentionally — to avoid the grief and despair associated with a traumatic past. This defensive mental process can indicate a dissociative disorder or another mental health condition like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is a mental process…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety-based mental health disorder that compels people to perform certain behaviors through intrusive thoughts and urges. It cannot be cured, but there are many ways to manage your symptoms through medication and therapy. Many people think of cleanliness and organization when they imagine OCD, but there are many other…
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A new year is upon us, which means that people everywhere are making resolutions and goals for the next chapter of their lives. A solid resolution is something to celebrate; deciding to make a positive change in your life, big or small, is the first step to making it last. Some people make resolutions to…
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Opioids are a class of drugs that work to relieve pain in the body. Prescription medications make up a good chunk of opioids that are legally circulating in the population. These addictive chemicals are so effective at easing pain that people frequently abuse them to achieve a state of euphoria and relaxation. Prescription medications have…
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Winter in the Northern Hemisphere has the tendency to slow life down. With the season’s colder weather and shorter periods of sunlight, people bundle up in cozy attire while reducing their physical activity and time spent outdoors. Winter is also a season infamous for the spread of respiratory infections and depressive conditions like seasonal affective…
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Doctors all across the nation prescribe drugs each and every day. The drugs may be intended to combat chronic pain or give a patient relief after surgery or injury, but prescription pain medication can easily be abused. Many of these medications lend themselves to addiction or dependency. Some people may visit multiple doctors to obtain…
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Many people use Xanax as prescribed by a doctor for depression or anxiety treatment, but it can be highly addictive and easy to abuse. Xanax is designed to boost the user’s mood, which is why it can be so easy to develop a dependency on the drug. In addition, Xanax was originally intended to be…
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For people in recovery from addiction, fighting against urges can feel like a full-time job. When a holiday like New Year’s Eve, one of alcohol’s favorite celebrations, comes along, the job gets even harder. The reality is that New Year’s Eve comes every year regardless of whether or not you’re sober. It’s up to you…
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For many people in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, making amends feels like a massive, scary undertaking. When you’re in the throes of addiction, your behavior changes in ways that may not match up with your standards and values. That’s why you may feel uncomfortable confronting actions you’ve taken while using or withdrawing.…
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For many people struggling with addiction or substance abuse disorder, the holidays are a difficult time. Alcohol has become almost synonymous with Christmas for some, and sobriety during holiday events can feel like a chore. However, living a sober lifestyle does not mean that you can’t enjoy the season and have a happy and fulfilling…
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