It can be a real struggle to be in any type of relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This type of disorder makes it hard for that person to handle their emotions and behavior which can cause them to behave in impulsive, irrational ways. It is important that if you want to…
Video games are meant to be a fun thing to do to pass the time. But should something be done if video games take over your whole life? On June 18th, the World Health Organization declared gaming disorder to be a real mental health condition. With this new diagnosis, hopefully there will be more treatment…
It is easy to get lost in a video game as you feel you are being invited into a virtual world where the possibilities are endless. According to the Entertainment Software Association, more than 150 million Americans play video games and Google Research says that 43% of female gamers play more than five times a…
Anxiety is an intense feeling of worry or fear that can take over your everyday life. You may need some encouragement as you work towards recovery. It is helpful to keep a book of quotes nearby in case you ever need a pick me up during this time and to know you are not alone.…
Video games are supposed to be a fun hobby to do to help pass the time and have fun. When the rules of a game seem serious as well as the stakes, one video game can take over your whole night. Games like Fortnite can develop an addiction as serious as drugs and need to…
Suicide can play a big factor in how bad your addiction has gotten. According to the Centers for Disease Control, addicts are six times more likely to end their lives and the National Alliance on Mental Illness says that one in three people who are under the influence of opioids or alcohol or more likely…
There are unfortunately small town areas that give people the idea that you either work or you spend your time dealing or abusing drugs. Cape Cod, Massachusetts is one of those areas where there is a large heroin epidemic where 85% of crimes are opioid-related and 1,250 died as a result of heroin overdoses. HBO’s…
Meditation can be a powerful recovery tool for those with depression as it can help increase your sense of awareness. While you should not abandon medications or other forms of therapy, mediation techniques can help you learn how to manage your negative thoughts. One meditation would be the loving-kindness meditation to give you a more…
It can be hard knowing what to say to someone with anxiety if you have never dealt with it before. This may put you at an awkward position and feel like a bad friend to that person. It is important to be sympathetic towards your friend’s needs and to let them know you will be…
It may seem like a scary thing if a doctor tells you that the upcoming organ that will be transplanted into your body comes from a drug addict. Maybe you believe that the organs will be filled with the drugs that killed them or that you can contract new infections. It is important to know…