By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: October 21, 2021 Updated: October 13, 2021 Self-injury or self-harm is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as burning or cutting yourself. Although self-harm by definition is not suicidal, it can be life-threatening. The desire to self-harm is a common symptom…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: October 19, 2021 Updated: October 13, 2021 Anxiety is a natural emotion that manifests from time to time in everyone throughout life when faced with stress or nervousness. However, there are around a few million people who experience anxiety beyond the typical occurrences. Anxiety…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: October 15, 2021 Updated: October 13, 2021 The theme of World Mental Health Day 2021 is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World.’ 2020 highlighted global inequalities due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and the lack of human rights in some countries. These inequalities…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: September 21, 2021 Updated: August 31, 2021 Depression is a common yet serious medical illness that negatively affects the way you think, feel, and act. Depression causes severe sadness and a lack of interest in work or activities you used to enjoy. It can…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 3, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 For some people, obsessive love disorder is a debilitating condition that they want to control independently. Finding mental health treatment for this condition can be hard to do, too. Often called OLD, this condition occurs when a person becomes obsessed with one person they…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: June 25, 2021 Updated: June 28, 2021 Loneliness is one of the emotions we associate with negativity. We don’t want to feel it, so we reject it and do whatever we can not to have to feel it. For many of us, it can be a driving factor behind our addictions.…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: June 1, 2021 Updated: June 28, 2021 June is PTSD Awareness Month, which makes this the best month to seek treatment for addiction and PTSD. It is crucial to be cautious about the treatment program you choose for PTSD in recovery. If someone is struggling to overcome alcohol or substance use…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 21, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Chronic depression is a debilitating condition for many people. It may lead to substance use, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It may also be time to…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: May 12, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Veterans who served in the military have gone through a lot. Many of these individuals have experienced trauma in their lives. It’s not surprising that veterans may have a dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 21, 2021 Updated: April 19, 2021 Sometimes, the words we try to speak fail us. We don’t know how to communicate our feelings effectively, leading us to hide our thoughts, even if the person we’re talking to wants to help us. When you are battling depression, it can feel even…