A storm appears in the distance. Rather than preparing for a night of rain and thunder, you instantly presume your family and property are in…
We’ve all heard of the term emotionally unstable, but what does that really mean? The term itself is often accompanied by mental illness. Unfortunately, many…
Most addictive drugs can be classified as either a stimulant or a depressant. These groups interact differently with the central nervous system, often throwing off…
Addiction is dangerous on its own but is especially dangerous when coupled with a disorder such as depression. People who suffer from depression are more…
There are two different types of stress: eustress and distress. Eustress is good stress that helps motivate you to complete tasks because it increases your…
Saying no, especially to people we love, can be a difficult task. Most of us are people-pleasers at our core. We say yes to…
Many people struggle with mental illness or addiction. For those of us dealing with one, or both, of these things, it may be difficult to…
Your recovery is made up of many different things. Three things that you should be focusing on today, and every day, are patience, balance, and…
Stigma is everywhere when it comes to addiction and mental health. There are people out there who dedicate their life to negativity. Unfortunately, stigma often…
Every relationship needs boundaries. It’s healthy to set boundaries with yourself and others. Your relationship is not healthy if there are no boundaries. Continue reading…