Most addicts experience denial about their drug use. In other words, denial is normal and incredibly common, but also extremely dangerous. For many people, denial lasts so long that they lose their battle with addiction before they are able to realize that they need help. Other users stay...
Yoga is an ancient form of meditation that involves the body and the mind and has proven to be quite effective as an aid for individuals recovering from addiction. To those who believe yoga to be a series of strange physical poses or a specifically Eastern religious exercise, this may...
Maintaining sobriety by staying free from addictive substances is one of the main goals of a former addict in recovery. For many, though, it is hard to avoid relapses once they finish treatment and find themselves back in their former routines and among their peers. Months of hard work...
Grief can develop in response to a variety of different things, such as the loss of a loved one, a divorce, a miscarriage, and retirement. Anytime there is a loss or a transition, grief can occur, especially if the feelings and emotions surrounding the loss or transition are extremely...
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) does not occur only to soldiers. PTSD can occur as a result of any number of traumatic experiences including violent assault, school bullying, and natural disaster. There are a large number of civilians who suffer from PTSD. Nonetheless, PTSD has...
Many people who have struggled with issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorder have found great success when applying emotional freedom techniques to their recovery process. For those who have been a part of a traumatic experience, EFT can...
Children who grow up in a household where addiction is present are at greater risk to develop an addiction of their own. Adult children of addicts can find themselves struggling with an addiction that has its roots deep in their childhood. Understanding Addiction Understanding what...
A traumatic experience can result in a host of psychological issues. This can be especially true, if the experience was the result of someone else’s negligence or willful maliciousness. It can be easy to become obsessed with the event, and it can be difficult to move on. The victim can...
For someone who can’t get over traumatic experiences, it can seem like you are stuck in a never-ending cycle of reliving the trauma day after day. Many also turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the symptoms of trauma. If you find yourself dealing with trauma, unable to get over...
There are many types of trauma, and they all significantly disrupt the brain’s functioning. Experiencing overwhelming situations such as the death or severe injury can cause lingering psychological struggles. Physical trauma, such as being in the proximity of explosions, can have a...