The holiday season is officially here. For many, that means it’s a time of celebration. Whether you’re going to family get-togethers, work events, or parties with friends, it’s a wonderful time to connect with the people you care about, and be a little extra merry.
Almost everyone has a bit of codependency in their personality. But, someone who is described as a codependent typically seeks out people who might struggle with anything from self-esteem issues to addiction.
Depression is more prominent in children than most people realize. Unfortunately, for kids in today’s society, life isn’t always about fun and games. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have already seen a rapid rise in mental health issues in kids and teens across the country. There are many reasons children can experience depression, from issues at home to bullying, or other external factors that can have a strong impact on their lives.
Everyone faces hardship at some point. Life is difficult, and people struggle. It’s how everyone handles those challenges that makes a difference. While everyone has to deal with struggles, people who are recovering from substance abuse disorders and addiction may take the cake. Recovery can be one of the most difficult things someone has to go through in a lifetime.
Recovering from an addiction can be a long and rocky journey. As much as you might want every moment to be smooth and easy, that usually isn’t the case. Real life is still out there, and it’s often filled with difficult situations.
Journaling has many benefits to your overall mental health. It can be especially effective if you have a hard time opening up to others or can’t seem to organize your thoughts verbally.
There are many factors that can play into addiction as an adult. Sometimes, it’s your environment. Other times it’s your current life situation.
Spirituality has been used by therapists and counselors across the globe as a construct to help those dealing with mental health issues and addiction. Unfortunately, it’s often hard to conceptualize.
The very first steps in your recovery from addiction might seem daunting. It wasn’t effortless getting through the withdrawal symptoms, but you did it. Now it’s time to start thinking about the long-term.
