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The toughest part of trying to recover from alcohol and drug use disorders comes during this stage when a number of issues make it difficult to focus on learning to live a sober life and make trying to stay clean and sober a struggle. It is the second of four stages of recovery or rehab defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse: Treatment Issues If you have entered a specialized alcohol and drug treatment facility or you are getting professional help from a physician’s office or outpatient clinic, you will work with trained addiction specialists, which can include counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers....

For the study, researchers analyzed various databases for the keywords “time management.” They analyzed 158 studies from around the world with over 50,000 participants. They determined that most strategies use three aspects: structuring, protecting, and adapting time to changing conditions: Structuring refers to scheduling and planning.Protecting refers to setting boundaries and blocking out distractions like social media and phone calls.Adapting refers to allowing flexibility in your schedule in case something arises....

Bipolar Disorder and Your Sex Life In addition to these more general symptoms, however, bipolar disorder can also affect your sex life, leading to a drastically increased libido during periods of mania. Some who experience this heightened sexuality may receive a diagnosis of hypersexuality or sexual addiction, a diagnosis that still carries a lot of controversy within the fields of both psychology and sexuality. There are those who hesitate to pathologize sexuality in this way....

“He was a total narcissist”—but was he? What does that really mean? There’s often a strong temptation to stamp our ex’s foreheads with an armchair diagnosis to explain to ourselves what went wrong in the relationship, and labels like narcissist tend to come up. It wasn’t me, it wasn’t my fault, it was never going to work out because he/she/they are a narcissist! It’s one of those designations like psycho, or toxic, that feels good to say when you’re angry or hurting as a result of the selfishness of a loved one....

Many people wonder whether there are vitamins for smokers that could help fight this free radical damage. This article discusses how smoking depletes vitamins in the body and whether taking vitamins might help repair this damage. Smoking and Free Radicals Cigarette smoking speeds up the production of free radicals in your body. These free radicals cause damage to cells that can eventually lead to cancer and other diseases. Even without smoking, your body is exposed to free radicals every day....

Even those who naturally enjoy the spotlight are likely to feel a little nervous on the big day. However, with a little advance planning and careful anxiety management, you should be able to enjoy this aspect of the ceremony instead of just surviving it. How to Deal with Wedding Anxiety If you are experiencing wedding anxiety, there are a few things you can do to help you relax. These tips are best used to complement traditional therapy for social anxiety, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or medication....

This article discusses different types of aspirations, their impact on your life, and how to come up with aspirations that will help you feel motivated to live your life to the fullest. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Signs You Have High Aspirations The aspirations you have can vary in terms of what they are about and how high they are. Some people have simple aspirations that are focused on goals that are relatively easy to achieve....

Factors Affecting What Being High Feels Like When people are stoned on marijuana, the experience is strongly affected by factors that have little to do with the drug, and more to do with the sensitivity of the person taking the drug to their surroundings and their feelings about the people they are with. AnxiousConfusedHappyHungryImpulsivePanickedRelaxedWithdrawn The frame of mind of the person using marijuana is known as “set” and the environment where they use marijuana as “setting....

Symptoms The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) files pyromania in the disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders section. The essential feature of pyromania is the presence of multiple episodes of deliberate and purposeful fire setting. In addition, individuals with pyromania experience tension and affective arousal before setting a fire. Other symptoms may include: A fascination with fire, which may include interest, curiosity, and attraction to fire and fire-setting paraphernaliaWatching fires in the neighborhood, setting off false alarms, or gaining pleasure from institutions, equipment, and personnel with fireSpending time at a local fire department, setting fires to be affiliated with the fire department, or becoming a firefighterExperiencing pleasure, gratification, or relief when starting a fire, witnessing the effects, and participating in the aftermath...

However, for all the help provided, a major downside to some sleeping pills is that users tend to become dependent on their effects. This is particularly true when they are taken for too long, or in very high doses. This guide will explore the effects of sleeping pills, as well as signs that might signal a problem with these aids. It will help you understand the hazards of these medications, particularly when used in combination for other sedative medications, to become aware of symptoms of a sleeping pill overdose, and the appropriate steps to take if you are misusing these medications....

Anti-racism is rooted in action. It is about taking steps to eliminate racism at the individual, institutional, and structural levels. It is not a new concept, but the Black Lives Matter movement has helped increase the focus on the importance of anti-racism. Why Anti-Racism Is Important The problem with systemic racism is that it is all around us. We are born into it. It is deeply embedded in our culture and our communities including our schools, the justice system, the government, and hospitals....

In social psychology, the proximity principle suggests that people closer together in a physical environment are more likely to form a relationship than those farther away. The Proximity Principle in Gestalt Psychology Gestalt psychology was founded in the early 20th century by a group of German psychologists who wanted to explain how the human mind perceives visual information. This group determined that humans automatically impose structure on what they see, ensuring we’re more likely to understand our worlds in terms of whole objects instead of disconnected bits and pieces....

Duration of Inpatient Hospitalization for BPD Most inpatient hospitalizations occur due to concern that the patient may be at risk of harming herself or someone else, and the patient is discharged once that risk has passed. In the past, inpatient treatment for BPD may have lasted months or even years, but now inpatient treatment is generally much shorter, depending on the needs of the individual involved. Some hospitals do offer longer-term, voluntary intensive treatments for BPD, which may last for weeks or months....

In either case, getting to the bottom of your after-work fatigue is important in order to protect both your physical and mental well-being. This article discusses the reasons why you’re tired after work and the steps you can take to feel less exhausted. Signs That You’re Too Tired After Work Sometimes it’s easy to tell when you are more tired than you should be after a long day. You might arrive home with little energy to do much more than order takeout and relax in front of the television until bedtime....

Whether you’re concerned about conserving data and battery or want to represent your availability to your contacts accurately, this post will provide some helpful tips. So if you want to know why WhatsApp shows you аs online when you’re not, read on to find out more! The technical reason behind WhatsApp’s online status One reason why WhatsApp might show you as online when you’re not actively using it is how it handles offline mode....

Trust issues can manifest in a variety of ways. For example, a person who finds it difficult to trust may not believe what other people say. They may feel suspicious of what others want from them and may question other people’s intentions and motivations. It makes it incredibly difficult to develop an intimate, close connection with another person. This article discusses trust issues including the signs that you might have problems with trust and what causes a lack of faith in other people....

“Unlike what people tend to imagine, yoga therapy does not look like a typical yoga class. Instead, yoga therapy is usually conducted on a one-on-one basis with a therapist,” says Romanoff. Types of Yoga Therapy While yoga therapy is typically performed on an individual basis, a subtype of yoga therapy includes a group element, where multiple people work together with a therapist in a small group and the power of the group is part of the healing process, says Romanoff....

However, there is often a period of time between the initial crisis and the act of suicide itself. During this time, the individual may appear to be feeling better. At first glance, it may not make sense. Why would someone who is feeling better attempt suicide? However, for people struggling with depression or other mental health disorders, this is a very real phenomenon. It’s a common misconception that suicide is motivated solely by negative feelings....

If you’re planning to start the new year without a cigarette in your hand, set yourself up for success by learning what it takes to quit and what to expect from the process. Take advantage of the resources and support available online and in your local area as well. Discuss your options with your doctor in order to come up with a plan that is right for your needs....