Wine Mom Culturealcohol addiction, mental healthBy Andrea BakerJuly 20, 2020Wine is a common alcoholic option for relaxing at the end of the day. However, consuming too much can result in many health issues and addiction. The wine mom culture that has started uses wine as a way to unwind but condones drinking many glasses in a single evening. Although primarily known among Westerners, the…
Anxiety During a Pandemicmental healthBy Andrea BakerJune 29, 2020Anxiety during a pandemic runs rampant. As many are seeing right now in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety can happen to anyone. But many don’t realize mental health treatment is readily available. Anxiety treatment is a process and it is hard for many people to wrap their minds around what is going on…
How to Cope When You are Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spousemental healthBy Andrea BakerJune 22, 2020Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse As the coronavirus sweeps across our nation and we must adapt to stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines, that wreaks havoc on the lives of many. Not only are we trying to figure out new work and school routines, but we also must learn new ways to shop for essentials…
About Coping with Loneliness During Quarantinemental healthBy Andrea BakerJune 15, 2020Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine Even if you are not going through addiction recovery, sheltering in place and social distancing both take an emotional toll. This reality is especially true if you must develop these coping mechanisms while living alone. Learning how to be okay with being alone includes many challenges, particularly for those in…
How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine with Social Activitiesmental health, RehabBy Andrea BakerJune 10, 2020How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine The idea of social activities while social distancing requirement is in place might seem contradictory. However, when you are looking for how to fill your time sober in quarantine, social activities are optimal. When you participate in activities such as the ones we outline in this guide,…
Strategies for Coping with Isolation During Coronavirusmental healthBy Andrea BakerJune 8, 2020Coping with Isolation During Coronavirus Amid coronavirus, self-quarantining, and social distancing measures are now the new normal. Previously, we had face-to-face contact with co-workers, family, and friends. Now that we can no longer do this, especially in states where sheltering in place is a requirement, loneliness might creep in. Coping with isolation during coronavirus for…
Importance of Dual Diagnosis TreatmentAddiction Treatment, mental healthBy Andrea BakerMay 27, 2020What Is the Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Co-occurring mental disorders affect an estimated 8.9 million individuals in the US, and the majority of those with the condition don’t get the medical attention they deserve. Mental health disorders can ruin your life when left untreated for long. As such, it’s vital to seek immediate help…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?alcohol addiction, drug addiction, mental healthBy Andrea BakerMay 26, 2020If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental health conditions, or both, you’ll need a satisfactory answer to the question – what are co-occurring disorders? Millions of residents in the U.S. suffer from mental health disorders. To make matters worse, these are the people who are more vulnerable to substance use…
Triggers of an Anxiety Attackmental healthBy Andrea BakerMay 25, 2020What Are the Triggers of an Anxiety Attack? Are you worried about the anxiety attacks in your life? Look out for triggers of an anxiety attack to understand the cause of this mental condition. Beware that diagnosing the exact cause may not be easy, so it’s essential to seek the assistance of an excellent mental…
Signs of an Anxiety Attackmental health, RehabBy Andrea BakerMay 19, 2020What Are the Signs of an Anxiety Attack? All humans experience anxiety at some point in life. However, it’s unhealthy when it’s intense, excessive, and persistent. The common signs of an anxiety attack are so terrifying that some people mistake it for a heart attack. The best thing to do when in this situation is…
