Choosing to place one’s well-being in the hands of a mental health and addiction treatment facility requires a huge amount of trust. Taking that leap is something to be very proud of. Treatment involves a lot of hard work and dedication, and people must put tremendous effort, focus, and ongoing commitment into achieving their goals. […]
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Each of us will be uniquely affected by grief and loss throughout our lives. Inevitably, experiences of grief and loss can shake our worldview and trigger a wide range of emotional and behavioral responses that can complicate our healing journey. There is no one impact of grief, and similarly, there is no one right way
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After completing an initial rehabilitation program, many individuals feel uneasy moving forward. This can be due to a lack of trust in themselves or a lack of emotional support from loved ones. Often, people do not have a healthy environment to return to and they are worried about facing problematic triggers. Continuing care in addiction
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Throughout life, nearly all of us will experience paranoia to some degree. For example, we may feel as if someone is watching us when there is no one around. At one point or another, we also may feel as if we are being threatened in some way without having sufficient evidence to support that claim.
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Owning a pet can provide many mental and physical health benefits. Pets can provide love and caring. They also encourage physical activity, which can lead to greater health. These benefits can be especially poignant for those with special needs or individuals who are living alone and need a close companion. Adults with substance use disorder
People with bipolar disorder tend to suppress their emotions out of fear that their families will judge them. This lack of communication, however, leaves family members feeling increasingly frustrated. Family members may also struggle to understand the reason behind their loved one’s impulsive behavior. Fortunately, family therapy with 12 South Recovery can help family members
Trauma can come in many different forms. For example, one may experience or witness sexual assault, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. A person may also experience chronic abuse, which can be highly detrimental to their mental and physical health. Because people don’t always know how to handle overwhelming negative feelings, self-harm and trauma often
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Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction requires more than merely abstaining from behaviors associated with substance use. Rather, lasting sobriety requires an individual to identify personal motives and purposes that outweigh the “high” of alcohol and other drugs. In other words, identifying a deeper meaning and purpose for sobriety motivates an individual to
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