Why do people begin abusing drugs or alcohol? In addition to genetics and social conditioning, there’s the possibility of co-occurring disorders. What are they? Most importantly, what should you do if you struggle with these conditions right now? What are Co-Occurring Disorders? When someone struggles with chemical dependency and a mental health disorder, therapists call […]
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Some people describe addiction as a spiritual disease as much as it is a mental, emotional or physical one. Just like depression and other mental illnesses, addiction can be seen as being a deep disconnect within us that severs our connection with our higher power as well as the interconnectedness of our different parts. We
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When we think of oppression, we usually associate it with political and economic subjugation in our societies. What can be just as harmful, however, are the many ways in which we oppress ourselves. Self-oppression keeps us trapped and locked into lives full of pain. It prevents us from seeking out happier paths for ourselves and
It can be hard to tell others that you have a mental illness because of the giant stigma surrounding it. You can be afraid that people will treat you differently, be cautious of you, or make you feel inferior. By telling those that you trust about your mental illness, you will help break the stigma
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We use our addictions in different ways in our lives, one of the most common being that we’re attempting to fill the emptiness we feel within us. We use drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships, gambling, and any substance or behavior that makes us feel good, to compensate for the voids we feel in our lives and
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A huge contributor to our addictions and mental health issues is our lack of self-worth. We feel insecure about who we are, about our illnesses, about where we are in our lives. We feel ashamed of ourselves. Our shame and lack of self-worth make us think we don’t deserve to be happy or experience the
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One of the greatest emotional contributors to our mental health issues, and therefore our addictions, is our insecurity and lack of self-esteem. We grew up believing we’re not good enough. We internalized our traumas and our wounds as being evidence of our unworthiness. Consciously we are working towards our goals, but deep down we don’t
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If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we’re depressed and living with addiction, we can feel overwhelmed with how bad we feel about ourselves. We feel inadequate, unlovable, unworthy and ashamed. We feel as though we can do no good. We worry we’re doomed
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If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, we’re overcome with an intense need for relief from our emotional pain. We’re often depressed and battling other mental health issues, and often addiction as well. We become convinced that the thoughts
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Many men are afraid to let people know about their depression because men are expected to be tough with their feelings. According to Health.com, over five million men suffer with depression in the United States. It is important for men to have the courage to admit that they have depression so that they can do
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