Struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction is always challenging. However, those who deal with more than one issue may find themselves in a uniquely demanding predicament. Recovery from two or more elements, whether drugs or a mental illness, requires a custom-built and highly individualized program. A dual diagnosis treatment program helps patients achieve sobriety…
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. We’re afraid to be lonely, so we distract ourselves from dating…
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 many people, they fuel each other, making each of them worse…
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 consider seeking treatment for your substance use disorder and chronic depression.…
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 substance abuse. Veterans and depression can go hand-in-hand if they don’t get the help they need to overcome…
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 attention to the importance of better mental health. Many adults in America have a mental illness. Some people…
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 and addiction. At Bayview Recovery, we strive to support those suffering…
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 social media and depression is lurking around the corner, it is…
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, a mental health disorder. At Bayview Recovery, we support women facing…
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 diagnosis treatment allows you to focus on recovery with the right…