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Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse Co-Occur
It is perfectly plausible that you might have several disorders presenting themselves at the same time. Suppose you are trying to deal with an addiction problem, such as substance abuse, for instance. In that scenario, you might also have the added complication of...
8 New Year’s Eve Appetizers To Set the Mood
Like many folks, you probably whip up the same appetizers year after year for New Year's Eve. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to tradition. However, if you want to switch things up a bit, below are some tasty and unique appetizers worth trying to help you and your...
4 Natural Ways To Reduce Stress Quickly
Stress is a major crisis globally, and recent data has shown that it's a major problem affecting around two in three Americans. Stress can affect your body, mood, and behaviors in several ways, and while it is impossible to eliminate stress, you can do a few things to...
What To Do Before Moving Into Your New Home
Moving into your new home is an exciting chapter with endless possibilities. According to statistics, about 8.4% of people in the US moved to a new home in 2020. You may be moving for various reasons, such as a new job, a growing family, or a desire for a fresh start....
How to manage stress when you are busy
If you have a heartbeat, raise your hand! Every single person who is alive could benefit from this blog post! Why? Because everyone deals with stress, and stress always intensifies when people are very, very busy (like around the holiday season!). Stress is,...
Borderline Personality Disorder VS. Bipolar
Disclaimer: Always speak to your health care professional for mental health diagnosis. Mental health issues are complex, and it is important to understand the differences between different conditions. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar disorder have...
How to Change Up Your Look
One of the hardest things to do is change up your look. You are used to the face that you've seen in the mirror for many years, and while it may seem like a drastic thing to do, perhaps changing up your look is the one thing that you really need this year. Taking the...
Phases of a Relapse
Relapse is defined as a "lapse or return to an old habit or pattern of behavior." In terms of addiction, relapse occurs when someone who has been in recovery starts using drugs or alcohol again. Relapse is often thought of as a single event, but it's actually a...
5 Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Skin (Without Realizing)
Most of us want to have good skin. After all, it is our largest organ and the most visible part of our body, so when it looks good, we feel good too. Unfortunately, many of us are doing many things that could be actively harming our skin and making it look less than...
15 New Year’s Resolutions To Think About For 2023
2023 is almost here, and with it comes the opportunity to make resolutions for the new year. While some people look towards losing weight, quitting smoking, or spending more time with family, there are other resolutions that can help you become a better person and...