The word victim is used here not to label or devalue a person, but to help them understand what victimhood is, and what he or she can do about it. An individual with a victim identity is someone who identified with whatever crises, traumas, illnesses or other...
There are no rules for sitting with grief. When it comes to dealing with your own grief, everyday may present a different emotion. Your feelings could also stay the same for weeks. Some days, you might find your grief in recovery to be intolerable. It seems you’ve...
The term ‘addictive personality’ can feel overwhelming, in itself, as it is not an official psychiatric diagnosis. Some people may be more prone to addictive behavior than others while many studies are still considering all the causes of addiction. There are five...
It can be hard to watch a loved one in distress, wrestling with the fog of depression and not know how to help. When reaching out through the fog, it can feel like dipping an arm in sludge. It is thick, heavy, and weighty. The person on the outside may not see how...
Emotional maturity is not something many people discuss out in the open. It is mostly something people either have or do not have, depending on their circumstances and other factors. When a person struggles with addiction from an early age, emotional maturity becomes...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder that impacts thoughts and behaviors. There are many variations of OCD that manifest differently for each individual in their struggles and challenges. Learn more about OCD and whether or not it is typically...
Depression is being taken more seriously lately, with so many well-loved celebrities and lesser known, but just as loved, individuals taking their lives following depression. It is a difficult mental health condition to see because it can be hidden well by those who...
A variety of treatments are available to help people who struggle with serious substance abuse issues and other mental health challenges. Some treatments rely on medication, while others use non-medication based behavioral modifications. Cognitive behavioral therapy...
Over 2 million Americans are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) which causes someone to perform ritualistic behaviors and have intrusive thoughts. A person who suffers from OCD experiences unreasonable conduct that is completely based off fear. The...
The local courts recurrently offer criminals who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction a way to rehabilitate themselves while being under the court’s supervision. Whether the judicial system provides a rehabilitation program inside the jail or an outpatient...
