Archive for February 2023
The 5 Stages of Addiction Recovery
Approximately 21 million Americans struggle with at least one addiction, yet only 10% get the help they need to recover. But for drugs or alcohol to no longer control your life, addiction recovery is crucial. Addiction doesn’t happen overnight. It happens in stages. The same goes for recovery. If you struggle with addiction, you won’t…
Read More6 Myths About Postpartum Depression
Having a baby changes your whole world. It can be a time of joy, but it can also be full of variables you may not have expected. New parents can feel very isolated and have trouble adjusting to the recent changes in everyday life. While getting the baby blues is very common, postpartum depression is…
Read MoreWhat is Prolonged Grief Disorder? Symptoms and Treatments
Grief. It’s debilitating, heartbreaking, and overwhelmingly challenging. Losing a loved one is never easy. Their absence in your life reminds you constantly of what you’ve lost, and it’s tough to work through. That’s why it’s crucial you have a support system in place to help you. Everyone deals with grief differently. Much of it depends…
Read MoreHow Meditation for Depression Can Boost Therapy Results
Depression. It plagues so many of us – one out of every five U.S. adults, in fact. Like any mental health concern, it negatively impacts your life day in and day out, and it’s tough to shake on your own. There are many risk factors for developing depression, including genetics, biology, environmental factors, and medical…
Read MoreA Healthy Relationship With Yourself Improves Mental Health
It’s safe to say that the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Who do you spend the most time with? Who is with you 24 hours a day? The answer is YOU! How you treat yourself says a lot about your mental health. It trickles into every…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of Clonazepam Long-Term Use?
Clonazepam, otherwise known as Klonopin, is a commonly-prescribed benzodiazepine for specific ailments like epilepsy, panic disorder, and restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, the only time you’ll receive a prescription for clonazepam for long-term use is if you have epilepsy, as it’s rarely used to control seizures. If you receive a prescription for Klonopin, don’t expect…
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