Category Archives: Co-Occurring Disorders

When you’re faced with the prospect of social situation, you can’t stop an unbreakable shiver running up your spine. Anxiety … Continue reading The Link Between Avoidance Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse →

The brain is an amazing part of the body. It controls your movements, your emotions, the functions of each of … Continue reading Addiction and the Brain: How Neurodiversity Plays a Role →

If you’re struggling with your mental health, many important aspects of your life can feel unbalanced. You may find it … Continue reading The Differences Between Bipolar Disorder and Depression →

Your brain is like the man behind the curtain, controlling your breathing, movements, thoughts and emotions. It contains billions of … Continue reading The Science of Trauma: The Neurobiology of PTSD →

According to Greek mythology, Sisyphus, King of Corinth, tricked Zeus and cheated death more than once. This angered Zeus so … Continue reading The Dangers of Mixing Alcohol with Psychiatric Medication →

You thought the trauma of your accident, sexual abuse or military tour was over – until it wasn’t. One minute … Continue reading What Are The 17 Symptoms of PTSD? →

The first thing you feel is a sudden tinge of fear. It’s faint at first, creeping through your every thought … Continue reading How to Stop an Anxiety Attack →

Your loved one’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is like their own personal war that never goes away. From physical abuse … Continue reading Does My Loved One’s Alcohol Use Make Their PTSD Worse? →

From extended hours and client calls on the weekends to unreasonable deadlines and conflicts with colleagues, work can add a … Continue reading What are the Signs of a Toxic Workplace? →

Think back to a time where you got in trouble as a kid. Whether it was at school or at … Continue reading What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? →

You know your spouse, child or parent better than the average person. After all, you’re familiar with their mannerisms, passions, … Continue reading How to Differentiate Signs of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders →

There are plenty of reasons why you turned to meth. It’s easy to fall back on the “experimentation” excuse, but … Continue reading Meth, Depression and What Meth Does to Your Mood →