Stress can be a problem for anyone, but people who are in recovery need to pay special attention to issues like stress and anger. Knowing how to manage your emotions is an integral part of maintaining recovery. If you are feeling stressed, it may be a sign that you need the support of an anger […]
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If you spend time on social media, you may have seen memes about what happens when intrusive thoughts win. But for people who are struggling to break negative thinking habits, intrusive thoughts aren’t anything to laugh about. These thoughts can be a source of great distress, but obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment can help. Occasional intrusive thoughts
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Alcohol use disorders can lead to a number of physical and mental health challenges, including impairment in the brain’s ability to store memories. As troubling as this may be, many people with an alcohol addiction struggle to quit alcohol on their own. Starting treatment at an alcohol rehab is the surest path to achieving sobriety.
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most well-studied and effective talk therapy options in the world today. Starting a cognitive-behavioral therapy program can help you overcome a number of different mental health challenges and provide you with tools and skills to propel you to success. To get started with treatment at Promises, call our team
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In substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders are common. Addiction and trauma, in particular, often go hand in hand. As difficult as dealing with two mental health disorders at the same time can be, starting a dual diagnosis treatment program can provide you with evidence-based treatment to help you achieve recovery. To learn more about
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Depression impacts every aspect of a person’s life. It’s more than feeling sad; depression can even shorten your lifespan. One major side effect of depression is that it increases the risk of developing a substance use disorder. Fortunately, a comprehensive depression treatment program can offer hope. The link between depression and drug abuse is well
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Since anxiety is a condition that’s caused by several different factors, it can sometimes be difficult to treat. No single approach works for every person, which means it can take time to find the right combination of treatments, such as medications and individual therapy programs. For those whose anxiety symptoms include negative thought patterns, the
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Art therapy programs are used to treat psychological disorders and help people improve their mental health. You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy the benefits of art therapy in recovery, of course. The healing benefits of art therapy are accessible to everyone. The arts are forms of communication that can help people express
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Virtually everyone is bound to experience a traumatic event at some point in their life. Car accidents, the deaths of loved ones, and chronic illnesses are just a few examples of such experiences. However, it’s important to understand that trauma is the emotional response to an event, not the event itself. Trauma therapy, in turn,
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Morning anxiety is not an official clinical diagnosis, but for many people, it is a difficult reality to live with. Some people who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (and some who have not yet been diagnosed) experience intense stress almost immediately upon waking up. You shouldn’t have to start the day feeling stressed
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