Dietary Inadequacies Linked to Depression
Research conducted in Finland took a close look at the role diet may play in controlling symptoms of depression. What they found is that what a person eats really does affect health and well-being.
2013
New State Marijuana Laws Put Parents in Tough Position
Since early November when voters in the states of Washington and Colorado decided to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana parents across the nation have been placed in the difficult position of arguing against legal policy when talking to their children about drug use. The fact that the Federal government has spoken out about its decision
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Differences Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness which is characterized by extreme shifts or swings in a person’s mood. Persons with bipolar disorder may one month be active and seemingly filled with inexhaustible reserves of energy and at another time be depressed and listless. These periods of alternating high and low mood are referred to
Nobody Plans to Be an Addict: Rediscovering Dreams Unfulfilled and Finding the Courage to Move On
For human beings, dreaming of a brighter future is as natural as breathing, eating, and sleeping. We all have ambitions and personal missions, things we are determined to accomplish and absolutely convinced we will accomplish if only we are given the opportunity. Our dreams are chicken soup for the soul, keeping us motivated and optimistic
Detecting Bipolar Disorder By Examining Brain Activity
The rampage shootings which took place in a shopping mall and in an elementary school over the recent Christmas holiday have once again shined attention on what can happen when mental illness goes untreated. While many are discussing how to keep weapons out of the hands of shooters, others are talking about how to prevent
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Managing Bipolar Disorder
From an episode of deep depression that keeps you bed-bound to a manic frenzy that triggers risky behavior, the mood swings of bipolar disorder can make you feel like your life is completely out of control. Episodes may be so severe that it becomes hard or impossible to hold a job, care for your family,
What Contributes to Your Success?
“Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it.” – Richard Bach, American writer (born 1936) When we hear the word “success,” we may have a mental picture of someone who has it made, someone who realizes his or her dreams without having to go through a whole lot of
How do You Know if You Have the Wrong AA or NA Sponsor? The Top Ten Warning Signs
For drug addicts and alcoholics who are new to recovery and the peer support group experience, finding a good sponsor can mean the difference between success and failure. In some extreme circumstances, it can even mean the difference between life and death. That might sound overly dramatic. But addiction is a life-threatening illness, and the
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Hoarding: Compulsion or Addiction
With the popularity of reality TV shows, many personal and family struggles have become the fodder for discussion. Television shows which highlight the plight of hoarders is just one example of this phenomenon. The interest has also brought on questions such as what is the difference between a person who compulsively hoards things and the
Perfectionism and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Hidden Connection
It is hardly controversial to suggest that there are buried conflicts and past traumas that play a role in the onset and the continuation of drug and alcohol abuse. But some of the hidden reasons that underlie addiction often escape detection because no one is actually looking for them, usually because the connection is unsuspected.
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