Mood Disorders in the Winter: What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Mental HealthBy PromisesFebruary 5, 2017Any type of mood disorder is a life-changer, regardless of its duration or time of onset. This is definitely true of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a condition that manifests periodically and only during certain times of the year. While a few victims of seasonal affective disorder experience its symptoms during the transition from spring… Details
I.V. Therapy for Alcohol Withdrawal: How It Works Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesFebruary 4, 2017Alcohol withdrawal is an unpleasant and potentially dangerous process that commonly occurs when an addicted person stops drinking alcohol. It typically serves as a required first step on the path to substance treatment and eventual sobriety. How long do alcohol withdrawals last? That depends on a range of considerations. No matter how long the process… Details
How to Talk to Your Husband About Depression DepressionBy PromisesFebruary 4, 2017When you are concerned that a loved one is struggling with depression, it is natural to want to help. When the sufferer is your husband, it can be more difficult. Depression can put a strain on your marriage. You likely have seen firsthand your husband’s recent irritability, difficulty sleeping and a gradual withdrawal from people… Details
How to Choose an AA Sponsor You Can Count On RecoveryBy PromisesFebruary 3, 2017While you’re going through the taxing and difficult process of recovering from an alcohol addiction, choosing an AA sponsor is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. A great AA sponsor wears many hats. Depending on your needs, your AA sponsor will be your confidante, guide, advisor, teacher, sounding board, comrade-in-arms or… Details
Most Popular Holistic Treatment Methods Addiction TreatmentBy PromisesFebruary 2, 2017Seeking treatment for addiction is an important step in the journey to recovery. Addiction touches and affects many aspects of an individual’s life, so treatment should also address each of those issues. The concept of holism, when applied to medicine, generally holds that all parts of a being are interconnected and cannot be understood without… Details
Equine Therapy for Trauma Victims PTSD & TraumaBy PromisesFebruary 2, 2017Equine therapy is an excellent option for trauma victims who have a hard time opening up about their experiences or who feel overwhelming anxiety or panic. Equine therapy provides a unique environment in which individuals are able to heal their invisible wounds in a way that is intuitive and fun. When some people first hear… Details
Fear of Intimacy Scale: Relationship Phobia Mental HealthBy PromisesFebruary 2, 2017Commitment phobia. Commitment-phobe. Fear of intimacy. We’ve all heard these phrases used to describe the reluctance of one person to settle into a long-term relationship with another person. While the terms are often used interchangeably, each means something very different. Commitment phobia generally refers to people who have a fear of committing to any intrusions… Details
Bipolar Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid BipolarBy PromisesJanuary 31, 2017The food we eat plays a huge role in our overall health, including our mental health. Research has shown that eating certain foods can help with the treatment of signs of bipolar disorder, while some foods may frustrate your efforts to alleviate symptoms. Whether you desire to supplement traditional treatment methods or are taking a… Details
Acupuncture for Addiction TherapiesBy PromisesJanuary 31, 2017Acupuncture for addiction is becoming an increasingly popular therapy. It is not a cure for addiction, but it does help to reduce uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, which in turn makes it more likely that someone will successfully get through the first few days of addiction treatment without turning back to their substance of choice. What Is… Details
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Alcoholism? Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesJanuary 29, 2017Alcohol abuse affects the brain, the body and the mind, causing changes that impact behavior as well as the physical and emotional well-being of its victims. It also creates tremendous personal, social and work-related upheaval in the lives of alcoholics who continue to drink and can’t find a way out of the chemical prison they’re… Details
