Someone once offered me 50 million dollars to pursue an idea. The problem Let me start in the beginning. If you’ve ever worked or been a patient in a psychiatric hospital, you know about the problem: there’s no middle ground between the tight routine & support of being hospitalized and the toss-you-out-into-the-world discharge plan that […]
Community Resources: Helping Someone with a Drug Problem
So what can you do to help your sister, if anything? That old belief comes into play: “You can’t help someone if they don’t want it.” Slap a big MAYBE on top of that. She might not be ready to take the full plunge into recovery, but there are things you can do. One important step is to familiarize yourself with treatment choices and other available resources/assistance. When she’s ready to quit, truly quit, you’ll have something vital to offer: Guidance.
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When Somebody You Care About Has a Drug Problem
Maybe it’s your best friend. Or your sister, or a favorite colleague at work. It happens slowly. What were they like before? Upbeat, always laughing? Devoted and kind? Now the friend or family member you once knew has been replaced by someone with a substance use disorder. It’s a transformation, and not a good one. […]
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How to mend a relationship on your own
We hear the duo argument all the time: “It takes two to tango,” “two heads are better than one,” “there’s no I in team.” But what do you do if your relationship is in trouble and your partner isn’t ready to work on the problem? Of course it’s better to tango with two, but if you’re […]
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6 Powerful Ways to Get Past PTSD Triggers
When this happens, when the past is so painful it’s intolerable and the future is so scary you’re not ready to go there, focus on the NOW.
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Tips for adults with ADHD
Life isn’t easy for anyone, but if you’re struggling with attention, restlessness, forgetfulness, and impulsivity, it can seem downright impossible at times. Take a deep breath. If you have ADHD, you’ve come to the right place. Apart from working with your doctor to get your meds right, there are other things you can do. Consider […]
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Everything you need to know about Schizophrenia
Despite the fact that 1.5% of the world’s population has this illness, it’s still little understood by the general public. Contrary to popular belief, Schizophrenia isn’t the same thing as multiple personality disorder. But if it isn’t multiple personality disorder, then what is it? Schizophrenia in a nutshell If you have Schizophrenia or know somebody […]
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Attention problems: what is ADHD and what isn’t?
An article by Kim Rosenthal, MD. So you’re sitting in a meeting, distracted by the sound of your colleague’s shoe tap-tapping at the ground. It’s too much. Sensory overload. You’re ready to jump up and go for a run, or a fast walk at least, anything to get out of this room and away from […]
