Depression and AnxietyAnxiety, Depression, Mental HealthBy PromisesDecember 12, 2019Leave a commentRoughly 46% of all Americans will struggle with a mental health disorder in their lifetime, while another 5% of adults struggle with a mental health disorder each year. Mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety, can cause disabling symptoms when left untreated. Depression and anxiety can make it difficult to work or further your education,…
Mental Illness StatisticsBipolar, Borderline Personality, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health - WomenBy PromisesDecember 10, 2019Leave a commentMental illness statistics show that tens of millions of Americans struggle with a mental health condition each year. In 2018, 19.1% of Americans struggled with mental health problems, while another 11.4 million Americans battled a serious illness. Mental health disorders can be difficult to live with, especially if you don’t receive treatment. While mental health…
Is Anxiety Holding You Captive?AnxietyBy PromisesFebruary 11, 2016You receive a memo from your supervisor that you’re to update a group of managers on a project, and you have only a few days to prepare. The thought of standing before the group makes your head spin, your heart beat out a staccato rhythm and your palms sweat. You want to a dive under…
Using Phrases Like ‘Rock Bottom’ Is Easy; Living With Them Is HardDrug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJanuary 18, 2015One of the most widely repeated pieces of advice on dealing with addiction in a loved one is that “tough love” is the best approach. He or she has to hit “rock bottom,” you’re told, and when that happens, there will be a tremendous transformation. The son or daughter who once wanted nothing but to…
Trauma: How to Move Beyond Survival ModePTSD & TraumaBy PromisesJanuary 8, 2015Truly traumatic events put our brains and bodies in survival mode. It is an automatic response to something traumatic and life-threatening. The problem is that many people who have experienced trauma continue to live in survival mode. They may think they have overcome the trauma, but the brain is still operating on that base level…
Treatment-Resistant Depression: When Your Loved One Still HurtsDepressionBy PromisesSeptember 25, 2013For some people, receiving the diagnosis of depression is akin to receiving nearly any other diagnosis at the doctor’s office: the doc gives you the news, hands you a prescription, and your job is simply to do as he or she says and get better. In a certain percentage of cases of depression, this is…
Change Your Inner Narrator, Change Your LifePersonal ResourcesBy PromisesSeptember 18, 2013A week after her latest breakup with a guy who has done this to her before, more than once, Chloe is still crying. She’s inconsolable. On the first day she was in absolute denial, begging him to tell her “why” and she’s still asking the same questions, though he won’t take her calls. She stayed…
Does Imposter Syndrome Plague Adult Children of Alcoholics?Alcohol AbuseBy PromisesSeptember 17, 2013Growing up in a family affected by alcoholism or addiction—or any other situation that prevents adults from being able to parent effectively—leaves a legacy borne by the next generation. Kids grow up bringing their hurts, fears and addiction-infused ideas about the world, relationships and emotions into adulthood with them. There are many excellent resources for…
Don’t Be Defined by Your IllnessPersonal ResourcesBy PromisesSeptember 4, 2013Has your search for feeling better reached the level of obsession? The more you acknowledge that there is a part of you that is OK, the more you can feel OK and just relax. Depression, anxiety, personality disorders–for many women, we manage our symptoms while we manage a busy family life. Feeling bad (and “bad”…
Five Obstacles to Effective TherapyTherapiesBy PromisesAugust 30, 2013Whether you have a serious psychiatric disorder, such as major depression or OCD, or are struggling with a major life issue, such as going through a painful divorce, therapy can be highly effective and very beneficial. It can also be a waste of valuable time and money. So what makes the difference between effective therapy…
