Archive for October 2021
Square Breathing to Reduce Anxiety | Spenser Gabin, AMFT
Do you ever struggle with racing thoughts or worrying uncontrollably about what could happen in the future? These are very common symptoms of anxiety. One simple and effective way to manage them is by using deep breathing techniques, like box breathing (also known as square breathing). Such techniques can help activate the part of your…
Read MoreHow to Know if You Need Alcohol Treatment
Having an occasional drink is one thing, but becoming alcohol-dependent is another. The tricky thing about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and discerning whether or not you need alcohol counseling is that the warning signs of alcohol addiction can be easily overlooked. Because drinking alcohol is a socially accepted and perfectly legal activity (if you’re over…
Read MoreWhat is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder?
What Is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder? It’s fairly common for people who have issues with drug addictions to also be suffering from some type of mental health disorder. On occasion, however, substance abuse can actually be the cause of a person’s mental health problems. A substance-induced mood disorder can take over your life, negatively impacting your…
Read MoreHow to Overcome an Addiction to Xanax and Other Benzos
Benzodiazepines, also called “Benzos,” are most often prescribed to treat severe anxiety but can be used to treat alcohol withdrawal, insomnia, muscle spasms, and some seizure disorders. The number of prescriptions written for benzodiazepines doubled from 2003 to 2015 and continues to rise. Why? Because they work. The great thing about benzos, and the reason…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Mental Health Treatment Program in San Diego
Choosing the best mental health treatment program for yourself or a loved one is a challenging, yet crucial first step on the road to recovery. But deciding between different mental health treatment programs, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, can be overwhelming, especially if you are looking for help to recover from anxiety, depression or addiction. …
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