If you or a loved one is struggling with depression, you’ve probably heard that exercise helps. The good news is, it does. However, before you shove yourself or a family member off to the gym or go off running, it’s also important to keep in mind that exercise can also be a bad thing. In […]
Gaining the Courage to Share at a 12 Step Meeting
Whether you’ve decided to start attending 12-step on your own, are going because of a court order or are doing so as part of rehab, getting started can be scary. Most of us start out going to 12-step meetings to primarily listen, to get comfortable, and to decide if we fit in. Eventually, those goals […]
Drug Options for Treating Anxiety Disorders
While psychotherapy has become the first line of treatment for most anxiety disorders, many of us need prescription medication before, during, and sometimes after that treatment. Today, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are considered the primary means of treating anxiety – by helping people learn to deal with anxiety in a healthy […]
What to Do If I’m Scared to Go to Rehab?
Rehab for mental health or substance use addiction treatment is normally a 28-90+ day stay in a clinical facility. Going to one means putting your life on hold for that time and focusing entirely on recovery. That can mean stepping away from your job, your school, and even your family. For many of us, that […]
