Protecting Relationships from Depression Depression, Family Resources, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises AustinJanuary 7, 2020According to statistics, nearly 15 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression. While that number alone is staggering, it doesn’t even tell us half the story when it comes to the condition’s actual impact. You see, the depression that directly afflicts millions also has a significant effect on those around them – their spouses,… Details
Dealing with the Stigma of Mental Illness Family Resources, Mental HealthBy Promises AustinJanuary 6, 2020Living with a psychiatric disorder is challenging enough; interacting with people who are fearful or hold negative views of mental illness can make life even more difficult. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition, you may find that it impacts the way others interact with you due to the stigma often associated with… Details
The Challenges of Delusional Disorder Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 5, 2020Psychiatric disorders can be especially frightening and confusing when they involve a loss of touch with reality. In clinical terms, this is known as psychosis. There are several types of psychotic disorders, with schizophrenia being one of the most common. Individuals with schizophrenia often experience hallucinations (e.g. seeing or hearing things that aren’t there) and… Details
Alcohol and Depression Addiction Treatment, Dual DiagnosisBy Promises AustinJanuary 4, 2020Leave a commentProblems associated with alcohol and depression are closely correlated. People who suffer from depression may turn to alcohol as a form of self-medication. Long-term use may result in dependency. Every time a person gets depressed, they may reach for the bottle to cope with the symptoms of their condition. Alcohol abuse can, in turn, intensify… Details
Is Depression Hereditary in Families? Depression, Family Resources, Mental Health, Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJanuary 4, 2020From red-haired curls to dimpled cheeks, certain characteristics run in families. But not every inherited trait is as harmless as a dimpled cheek. Some families struggle with a darker legacy: depression. People who live with this mental illness aren’t just blue-they often feel hopeless, helpless, and, in the most serious cases, suicidal. The symptoms are… Details
Schizophrenia Myths and Misconceptions SchizophreniaBy Promises AustinJanuary 3, 2020What happens when you or someone you love no longer lives in reality? From imagining enemies around every corner to experiencing confused thoughts that make normal life impossible, schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that makes it hard to tell what’s real-and what’s not. Schizophrenia is a very complex illness that almost always requires ongoing mental… Details
OCD Alternative Treatments Mental HealthBy Promises AustinJanuary 2, 2020Intrusive thoughts that won’t go away. Disturbing impulses. Compulsive behaviors that don’t make sense. No matter how hard you try to stop or control them, you can’t. That’s the nature of the challenging and complex anxiety disorder known as obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short. OCD can manifest in a variety of ways, ranging from… Details
Signs of Anxiety Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJanuary 1, 2020Leave a commentAnxiety is the body’s way of alerting a person that danger is near. As such, it is a normal reaction to stressful situations. However, when anxiety gets out of control, or when a person feels anxious all of the time, it is possible that they have a disorder. The signs of anxiety will eventually surface,… Details
Women and Compulsive Hoarding Family Resources, Mental Health, Mental Health - Women, PTSD & TraumaBy Promises AustinJanuary 1, 2020A huge closet full of clothes. An endless array of shoes. Multiple pets. In popular culture, it’s common to accuse women of “hoarding” certain types of objects. While oftentimes the female “pack rat” image is merely a joke, there are many instances in which the behavior indicates a serious disorder. Compulsive hoarding, which is often… Details
What is the Difference Between Opiate and Opioid Drugs? Drug Addiction Info, Heroin, Prescription DrugsBy Promises AustinDecember 15, 2019Opiates and opioids — we’ve used and heard these terms used interchangeably, but are they the same? If not, what is the difference between opiate and opioid drugs? With all the many news reports about the opioid crisis, you may have wondered which drugs or medicines these were. It’s important to have an understanding of… Details
