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    Why Early Sobriety Can Make You Crave Intimacy

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    Early sobriety often comes with an unexpected intensity. Many people assume that once substances are gone, life will feel calmer. Instead, they notice a strong [...]

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    Is It Normal to Feel Numb All the Time? Understanding Emotional Shutdown, Burnout and Trauma Responses

    1023 words|5.1 min read|

    Feeling numb is something many people experience, yet few talk about openly. Some describe it as feeling disconnected from themselves. Others say they move through [...]

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    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Understanding the Approach 

    525 words|2.6 min read|

    When it comes to mental health and addiction recovery, the way we think shapes how we feel and behave. Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is [...]

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    Why Silvermist’s Poconos Location Makes It Ideal for Women Seeking Mental Health Treatment 

    713 words|3.6 min read|

    Finding the right mental health treatment center is an important step toward healing and recovery. For women struggling with mental health challenges, location matters — [...]

  • Dealing With Trauma During the Holiday Season

    648 words|3.2 min read|

    Why are the Holidays a Trigger? With the holiday season upon us, there is an abundance of parties, dinners, gift-giving, and other winter festivities. While [...]

  • Symptoms of a Silent Anxiety Attack

    692 words|3.5 min read|

    Anxiety attacks are often associated with clear, outward symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating and trembling. However, not all anxiety attack symptoms are so obvious. [...]

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    How to Stop Manipulating People

    555 words|2.8 min read|

    Often used to control outcomes or influence other people’s actions, manipulation is a behavior pattern that can strain relationships and erode trust. Whether conscious or [...]

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    The Mom Burnout to Substance Abuse Pipeline

    771 words|3.9 min read|

    While raising young children is celebrated as a time of joy and fulfillment for mothers, this life stage can also be a period of overwhelming [...]

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    Helpers Need Help: Mental Health and Addiction Among Caregivers 

    466 words|2.3 min read|

    It’s easy to assume that the people who support others in need are immune to mental health and addiction issues. However, helpers such as healthcare [...]

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    Reduce Stress in Your Life in 10 Simple Steps

    1236 words|6.2 min read|

    The burdens of life can be a heavy load. When you feel like you are on a hamster wheel that you can’t seem to get [...]

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    Long-Term Mental Health Treatment for Female Veterans With MST

    539 words|2.7 min read|

    Military sexual trauma (MST) is as a significant but often hidden crisis impacting female veterans. Because of shame and stigma causing victims to stay silent [...]

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    Living with a Veteran Partner Who Has PTSD: Guidance and Understanding 

    579 words|2.9 min read|

    Living with a veteran partner who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging. PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure [...]

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    Understanding Your Loved One’s PTSD Triggers: The Path to Supportive Care

    497 words|2.5 min read|

    For individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), understanding and support from loved ones is a crucial part of their healing journey. PTSD, a mental [...]

  • Living with Schizophrenia: 4 Tips to Make It Easier

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    Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that still leaves many mental health professionals confused, curious and ever-studying. It’s a complex disorder that looks a little [...]

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    The Negative Impact of Social Media on Teenage Development

    961 words|4.8 min read|

    The majority of teenagers nowadays utilize some form of social media. Whether it’s Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, etc., they know the way social media works [...]

  • Choosing Resolutions to Boost Mental Health

    870 words|4.4 min read|

    Oftentimes, we make resolutions at New Year's which look towards our physical health. But have you ever stopped to consider the benefits of making resolutions [...]