Dealing with anxiety on a daily basis can be crippling. It may prevent you from enjoying activities and could make even everyday tasks feel insurmountable. Fortunately, anxiety treatment programs are excellent options to help you manage anxiety, and one of the most important tools they can teach you is coping skills. At Promises, we offer […]
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Abandonment trauma can severely impact your relationships and your overall happiness, potentially leading you to experience conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’re living with trauma, a PTSD treatment program can help you understand your situation and show you how to help yourself. At Promises, our effective treatment programs can assist you in getting
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Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns in the country. It can seriously impact your life, causing you to no longer enjoy your favorite activities and to struggle through every day. Overcoming depression is not easy and often requires taking steps like participating in inpatient depression treatment programs. If you’re battling this
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When most people think of addiction, they tend to focus on substances like alcohol and drugs, but behavioral addictions can be just as destructive. As with any addiction, anyone battling with gambling addiction requires therapeutic guidance. Gambling addiction treatment can provide this help. If you suspect that a loved one may have a gambling problem,
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In this new year, your thoughts are probably turning to your resolutions. If you’ve been struggling with a substance use disorder, this is a good time to consider setting sober goals. Whether this means participating in an addiction treatment program or maintaining your current recovery, setting goals can be important. Promises offers a variety of
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Anger is often seen as a negative emotion that has no place in a healthy lifestyle. It’s a completely natural and sometimes appropriate reaction. However, anger can also be destructive. If an inability to control and process anger is impacting your wellness, it may be time to consider joining an anger management program. Anger and
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Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic stress can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Stress that is ongoing over a long period is considered chronic. People who undergo chronic stress can learn healthy coping mechanisms that help protect their well-being through stress management therapy. If you’ve ever had
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Substance use disorders negatively affect every aspect of a person’s life. Addiction destroys relationships, careers, and health. How do you keep this from happening? In fact, entering a heroin addiction treatment program is the first step to a happier, healthier life. With the right medical care and support, many heroin effects on the body can
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Feeling something like an obsession with a new partner isn’t unusual. Wondering whether you’ve found the one or worrying that a new boyfriend or girlfriend will be unfaithful is common in new relationships. Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more extreme and may require obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. People with relationship OCD hang onto doubts and securities
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As with all chronic conditions, relapse is common after addiction treatment. It doesn’t mean that treatment was unsuccessful, but therapies and techniques may need to be adjusted. Programs that include relapse prevention therapy may help clients avoid emotional relapse and meet their recovery goals. Avoiding drugs and alcohol after treatment doesn’t happen by accident or
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