Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a serious mental health condition that causes severe mood swings. This is a lifelong illness that many people around the world experience. Someone suffering from this disease will alternate between states of depression and mania. A manic state describes a person who is very depressed or suicidal, yet is very talkative, reckless, or restless. Depression describes the opposite mood—sadness, crying, loss of energy, and sleep problems. Within bipolar disorder, there are two types of this disease: Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. Here are a few tips to help you recognize the difference.   

Read More

Addiction comes in many forms and may manifest in different ways; however, the common thread is that addiction takes complete control of a person’s life. If you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, you understand the firm grasp of dependence. While it’s difficult to watch someone you care about deal with addiction, it can be even more difficult to approach him or her to confront the serious issue at hand. With the topic of possible addiction being such a sensitive subject, where do you start and how do you approach the situation? 

Read More

Many people experience anxiety in social situations because of a lack of self-confidence. The fear of rejection is often crippling, keeping people from enjoying dinner with friends or family get-togethers. Why does how we view ourselves affect our social life? 

Read More

Quitting cold turkey means stopping all at once without the help of medicine, nicotine replacement methods, or formal therapy. It’s a very popular way most smokers try to quit. However, only about 3% to 10% are actually able to quit without help.   

Read More

If you already suffer from anxiety, the holidays can just add more pressure. The holidays include a dizzying array of pressures, such as parties, shopping, cleaning, cooking, and entertaining family. Well, instead of getting overly stressed about these things, you can actually enjoy them! We have a couple tips to help keep your stress levels down and let you have just as much fun as your guests this year! 

Read More

Marijuana is all over the news today in reference to legalizing it. Marijuana has often been deemed one of the safest recreational substances. This may perhaps be true considering many studies support the conclusion that cocaine, heroine, alcohol, and even cigarettes are more dangerous. In addition, the pharmacological properties of cannabis have led 36 states to permit its use as a therapeutic drug for those suffering from AIDS, chemotherapy patients, glaucoma, and other painful, debilitating illnesses. Nonetheless, there are still dangerous side effects to marijuana use.  

Read More

Words like “hello” and “how are you” have many different terms to express the same thing. Well, drugs are exactly the same. There are many different street names for drugs. We have compiled a list of the most common drugs and their other names. This way if you hear a loved one using these terms you have a better idea of what is going on and know if you need to consider counseling.  

Read More

Many people who suffer from depression may wonder if they are just feeling a little blue for several days, or if they are truly depressed. Depression comes in many different forms and can seriously impact the quality of a person's life. Depression colors the way we someone sees themselves and the possibilities in the world around them. Often, depression and anxiety mood disorders may go together. There is help for depression in the form of lifestyle changes, counseling and prescription medication. 

Read More

If you’re finding that you spend more time at work than you used to, and you’re feeling more stressed about it, there are many others in the same situation. For many people, it’s becoming more difficult to balance work and home priorities. Stress contributes to mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, and it can also harm your body. 

Read More

Strength is highly rewarded by our society, and for good reason. Strength is what allows us to pull through the most difficult times in our lives, and it’s an important part of a fulfilling life. 

Read More

For the workaholic, staying busy is their addiction. There is always more work to be done. The need to keep working goes beyond simple financial need. Instead, work becomes a way of avoiding other aspects of life such as family, romance, and physical and emotional health. 

Read More