Feelings of sadness can overwhelm people at any time. Even when it may not seem things are so tough, it can be hard to see the light in anything when mental energy is being drained by feeling constantly sad or down. Sadness is an emotion but can run much deeper. There are some ways to…
Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is used by people who do research on mental health disorders to explain what happens when someone is exposed to trauma. People who suffer from complex traumatic events have different symptoms than people with PTSD. the typical symptoms will be there, but with C-PTSD, an individual may also develop mood…
Addiction hits everyone, no matter what demographic or space in life the person exists. When they are struggling with addiction, the money doesn’t matter as much as their health and well-being. Addiction for professionals on Wall Street may be hidden by some but it can become more obvious as it progresses there are problems. Find…
Addiction in law enforcement is a problem that needs to be addressed. One in four officers is struggling with alcohol and substance abuse issues. The main reasons police officers struggle vary, but they often deal with high-stress situations where they feel their lives are at stake, sometimes every day. The long hours and culture of…
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that takes a toll on the person who suffers from it and also loved ones who watch the family member struggle. Their delusional thinking, paranoia, and psychosis can drive them to use substances to drown out the voices and pain they may be feeling, along with shame, of having…
Addiction is a serious challenge for people who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. Men exhibit different signs than women and often exhibit physical, outward signs more than women. There are some common signs and more hidden ones which demonstrate a loved one, in totality of the symptoms, is struggling with addiction. Societal Expectations Men…
Business, as in life, is about working hard towards a goal but working to make life better along the way. Entrepreneurs are often well-versed in working hard but they forget that burnout is a real risk to this work ethic. Entrepreneurs of all kinds are putting in long hours at work in order to reach…
People can experience anxiety at any point in their lives, whether or not they are struggling with addiction. What happens when a person uses substances is that it changes their brain chemistry and body, which can cause changes in the way the body responds to stimuli. Mood disorders are more common than people think for…
A substance abuse problem can poison everything in a person’s life but the truth can not be understated. A person with addiction needs help in many areas of their lives. Like most facets of addiction, relationships play a cause-and-effect role, and understanding these dynamics is instrumental to controlling the addiction and saving a relationship. Psychological…
In recovery, it is likely you encountered some side effects of using substances. Nobody escapes in recovery from some side effects. It just depends on what type of addiction it was, the person’s individual experience, and how long they were in addiction as to how it impacted them overall. Different types of substances produce different…