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: May 24, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 The more you learn about yourself and your addiction, the more you discover how interconnected your addictions and mental health issues are. One of the most common mental illnesses so many people struggle with is anxiety. Anxiety and addiction are often related, and for…
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 Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: May 6, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 While dealing with depression, anxiety, a dual diagnosis condition, or another issue, you may find it challenging to cope with everything happening around you. You’re not alone. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it specifically aims to draw…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 3, 2021 Updated: May 27, 2021 Did you know that one person’s unpleasant experience is another one’s traumatic incident? This understanding illustrates that trauma is highly unique to the person. When you experience it, therapy can help you with processing the event. Without help, you might be facing ongoing trauma…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 18, 2021 Updated: April 16, 2021 Mental health disorders like depression can be hard to manage on their own. Day-to-day life is hard to get through. When you include social media into the mix, the process of getting through the day becomes even more difficult. If you are engaging in…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 9, 2021 Updated: April 16, 2021 Both men and women can suffer from depression, but it tends to impact women more so than men. This mental health disorder is debilitating, creating complications to both psychological and physical health. Many people don’t know the sadness that they feel is actually depression,…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 20, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 In a dual diagnosis treatment program, you get mental health treatment and addiction treatment at the same time. You might struggle with depression that leads to an addiction, or you might be addicted to substances and now have anxiety. No matter what problem came first, dual…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 16, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 Deciding to engage in addiction recovery is a significant step in taking care of your mind and body. You’ve chosen to become healthy and leave behind the harm caused by substance abuse. However, ending your substance abuse habits is difficult and places a lot of pressure…