Am I Having a Panic attack?? Sometimes people wonder if they are having a heart attack or a panic attack. Most of the symptoms of a panic attack are physical, and many times these symptoms are so severe that people think they’re having a heart attack. In fact, many people suffering from panic attacks make … Read More
Understanding Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (often called BD) is a type of mood disorder. In the past, this condition was called manic depression but most psychiatrists refer to it as bipolar disorder now. This disorder is a psychiatric illness that causes major disruptions in lifestyle and health. Everyone has occasional highs and lows in their … Read More
Preventing burnout in a burned out world! If our ancestors were to jump into our shoes for a day I would imagine most of them would be completely exhausted and somewhat burned out after living in our modern lives for about an hour. They may not be as physically exhausted as they were when they … Read More
Do I Have Anxiety Symptoms or an Anxiety Disorder? Have you ever wondered if your anxiety symptoms are present enough to classify you as having an anxiety disorder? Well, because anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions rather than a single disorder, they can look very different from person to person making it hard … Read More
What are opiates? When asked this questions most of us think of poppy flowers, poppy seeds, Asia, or more recently, the drug heroin. In researching what opiates really are, I came across an article written for teens describing them. It was basic, very informative, and helped my understanding expand. It was on the site https://teens.drugabuse.gov. … Read More
Living with someone with bipolar symptoms? Much has been said on this blog about drug addictions, mental illness, symptoms and treatments. However, sometimes we leave out the part about the people who help, care for, and love those struggling with these issues. That is to say, for most people who struggle with a chemical dependency … Read More
This week is National Prevention Week, a new SAMHSA-supported annual health observance that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to help prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. This year’s theme is “We are the ones. How are you taking action?” If you need some suggestions, here are … Read More
Anxiety Treatments: Alternative or Prescription? Anxiety disorders are treatable, and the vast majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care. However, success of treatment varies. Some may respond to treatment after a few weeks or months, while others may need more than a year. Anxiety treatment may be complicated … Read More
What are some Depression Effects? Most of us have either experienced depression or have been affected by someone else who is struggling with it. We know it’s lonely and hard for the person experiencing it as well as for those impacted by the depression. It’s also somewhat common knowledge that being depressed wears out certain … Read More
Eating disorders statistics: Stereotypical or surprising? Everyone’s heard a lot about eating disorders statistics and many of us think we can picture the girl who struggles with this difficult addiction. She’s tiny, almost frail-like, pretty though, probably Caucasian, social – she even makes us feel jealous because she’s so cute…right? WRONG!! Believe it or not, … Read More
