Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness with extreme mood swings, from upbeat and active to depressed and lethargic. When bipolar disorder impacts girls, it can wreak some gender-specific problems. On the one end of the pendulum, a young woman with
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Codependency is a term that describes a double-sided relationship in which one person enables and the other controls. This relationship can happen between just two people, such as in the husband/wife relationship. However, sometimes, it can be seen in the
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Contemplating joining a group therapy session can be terrifying, especially for people dealing with an anxiety disorder. Talking about your deepest issues and biggest mistakes is a daunting prospect. What could you possibly have to gain by putting yourself through that experience?
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Panic attacks come on suddenly, overwhelming you with fear. The physical symptoms can get so bad that people often mistake them for a heart attack. Trying to describe them to others can seem like a fruitless endeavor. Only those who have
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At some point in your life you are going to experience the end of a relationship. But when the choice was not yours, a broken heart can be overwhelming. Here are 10 suggestions to help you let go and move
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You can conquer others with power, but it takes true strength to conquer yourself. – Lao Tzu, Philosopher I asked Dr. Jason Powers, our Chief Medical Officer to help me write on this topic and here is what we came
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