Most Common Types of Depression
Most Common Types of Depression Some people think about depression as an umbrella term covering all types. Or sometimes, they do not realize there are different depression categories. Some simply…
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Most Common Types of Depression Some people think about depression as an umbrella term covering all types. Or sometimes, they do not realize there are different depression categories. Some simply…
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LGBTQ Anxiety and Depression: Understanding and Overcoming Statistics show that those within the LGBTQ community experience anxiety and mood disorders at higher rates than the general population. A variety of…
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What Events Cause PTSD? Many people don’t realize the origins of PTSD, which is post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of television shows, movies, and the media, many of us only relate…
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Some people feel they can overcome mood disorders without therapy. Because of the severity of the condition, though, bipolar disorder treatment is more of a necessity than luxury. Very few…
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9 Tips for Anxiety Relief Anxiety disorders affect more Americans than any other mental illness. It’s normal to feel a bit of worry, though, so using tips for anxiety relief…
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I always seem to struggle, even now, being able to describe what a life of having bipolar disorder is like. How do I convey the challenge it is to just…
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Technology: love it or hate it, there is no denying that our entire world revolves around it. From ordering our morning coffee through an app and using computers for work,…
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In psychology, there are three different types of stress: acute, episodic acute, and chronic. But how do you tell the difference between PTSD and acute stress disorder? When it comes…
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High functioning anxiety is not classified as a mental health clinical disorder. Yet, those who have it often feel chronic and debilitating symptoms which make it hard to heal. While…
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