Most people think of depression by grouping it into two different categories. There is the “regular” depression that most people experience from time to time. Another, more severe condition is called clinical depression, which requires treatment by a mental health professional. Thinking in such a binary way makes it harder to grasp the complexity of…
Drugs and alcohol often serve as coping mechanisms for people who have trouble dealing with stress. They’re looking for a way out of their current reality, including issues stemming from past trauma or underlying mental health disorders. Using substances masks the core problems at the root of issues, which means they continue going untreated. At…
Few things in the world change your life more than having a baby. But if you suffer from postpartum depression, that joyous occasion could feel like a struggle, instead. Fortunately, you don’t have to live like that. There’s help available to you, so you can get past the problems that depression can cause and return…
Trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person. Anyone who’s experienced significant trauma may have a difficult time dealing with it. One of the ways they often try to handle it is by turning to substances like alcohol. Trauma and alcoholism can go hand in hand for some people, and that can lead to alcohol…
Major depressive disorder is a challenge that many people around the country face each day. Unfortunately, it can also be hard to treat because it’s resistant to many of the medications and treatments available today. However, that doesn’t mean you just have to live with it. At Bayview Recovery, we have options that can help…
There are many ways to improve mental health, and among those is exercise. If you’ve heard that exercise is good for depression or that it can help reduce anxiety, it’s true. But that doesn’t mean it’s enough for most people. You may still need help to be as mentally healthy as possible, and that’s where…
If you’re not sure of the signs of bipolar disorder, you or a loved one may be experiencing them and aren’t aware. Mental health is essential for quality of life. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder is a common problem that can cause issues with work, school, relationships, and much more. But you don’t have to settle for…
Coping with loneliness can be an essential skill to keep you from relapsing after leaving treatment at Bayview Recovery. We thrive on helping clients recover from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental disorders. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or another mental disorder, you may have difficulty relating to other people. These conditions can lead…
Traumatic events from your childhood can leave deep scars you carry into adult life. At Bayview Recovery in Tacoma, WA, we help clients understand the connection between childhood trauma and addiction to alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, many adolescents who experience neglect or abuse in their childhood will have a substance use disorder before reaching adulthood.…
At Bayview Recovery Center in Tacoma, WA, we help those with addictions and mental health disorders learn to live with their conditions. PTSD can impact you long after the triggering event. With the right support and therapy, our clients have found peace and improved their sleep habits. What is PTSD? If you’re searching for PTSD…