There are many misconceptions about bipolar disorder. Many people misinterpret a “manic” state for happiness, or think that medication is the only way to treat bipolar disorder. Other people think bipolar disorder is just a fancy word for a moody person.
Talking to a loved one about addiction is difficult. You don’t want them to think you are attacking them or trying to make them feel bad. The goal isn’t to make them feel guilty; the goal is to make sure they get the help they need. Here are 5 questions to ask your addicted loved one.
That are subtle yet important differences between alcohol addiction, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependency. Learn these commonly used rehab term to have a better understanding of what you’re going through and how you can get the help you need.
Sometimes it’s difficult to measure progress in recovery, especially if the road to recovery is long and difficult. Listing accomplishments and tracking your feelings can help you realize just how far you’ve come since you started treatment.
Break the addiction cycle by understanding how drug and alcohol addiction affects the brain. The cycle begins with a fantasy about alcohol or drugs followed by shame and guilt for giving into that fantasy. Avoid relapse and end this dangerous cycle.
Suffering from depression does not make a person weak. There are plenty of successful, creative, and strong people that suffer from depression. Before you can understand depression, you have to unlearn widespread and unfair myths about depression.
People often confuse anxiety disorders with stress. Generalizing anxiety as stress prevents people from getting the help they need. Pay attention to the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder. There are specific symptoms for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, Social Disorder, and Social Anxiety.
Benzodiazepines are some of the most prescribed and abused medications in America. Benzodiazepines and addiction go hand-in-hand because of the anti-anxiety benefits of the drugs. Read about the different types of Benzodiazepines and how the affect the brain.
Celebrate Recovery Month 2014 with daily Twitter contests using #IAmRecovery Contest . The person who participates the most in the contest challenges will win two-nights at the Balboa Bay Resort or a $360 prepaid Visa gift card.
