When it comes to the gut, there are many things to know about how it works. The system is embedded in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, beginning at the esophagus. The enteric nervous system operates independently from the brain and can function without it. There is two-way communication with the brain and central nervousRead More
Grief comes in all sizes, shapes, and colors. There is no one way to grieve. There is no one right way to look at what happens in life as trauma, pain, or a loss. People grieve differently, but it is not always diagnosable as a condition. To get the right treatment, there must be aRead More
Acute stress disorder may develop after a person experiences trauma. Symptoms sometimes develop after a person witnesses an event involving the threat of death, injury, or a physical or sexual assault. Symptoms may worsen after trauma occurs and may last anywhere from three days to one month. The diagnosis of acute stress disorder was establishedRead More
Many adults struggle with mental illness in the workplace but are not sure how to share this with their bosses. Mental health issues still come with stigma and challenges associated with sharing it widely with family and loved ones. When it comes to sharing the struggle, there are some tips to make it a moreRead More
When people hit the holiday season in recovery, they often struggle with how to handle the emotions, triggers, cravings, and other issues. When it comes to personal rewards, it can feel like they are not deserved because it is just another day in sobriety. It is okay to keep celebrating the small (and big) achievements,Read More
Substance addictions, process addictions, emotional addictions, and any other habit we develop in life as a coping mechanism is generally purposed in one direction: to help us feel, or not feel, something we are having a hard time comprehending the feeling of. Trauma is inexplicable in its actual nature. An event, or a series ofRead More
As we discussed in our previous alumni blog, the lessons we learn about our ability to be loved by others and by ourselves often come from trauma. Part of our process in trauma treatment is discovering the source, or sources, of our suffering. First, Discover Where You Learned Not To Love Yourself For some ofRead More
A loved one can struggle with both mental health issues and addiction at the same time. This is known as a co-occurring disorder. There are many reasons a loved one will refuse treatment or support. Having bipolar disorder causes depression and mania. Without properly managed psychologically or psychiatric care, they are not likely to trustRead More
Depression is not a diagnosis people want to hear, but they often know it before the diagnosis. Clinical depression is another diagnosis aside from depressive episodes that people need to consider as it comes to finding the right way to treat it and find support in recovery from addiction when necessary. With help from dualRead More
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be a tough diagnosis to have for people who struggle with the symptoms. They often turn to drugs or alcohol as a means of coping. People with BPD have a perceived rejection or failure that triggers lasting states of depression, anger, or anxiety. They may be difficult to be around,Read More