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 […]
Learning How to Maintain Employment with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a severe mental health disorder affecting an estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population. This disorder results in strong emotional ups and downs, highs and lows of energy, and self-righteousness that can make it extremely difficult to follow instructions or take orders. That can mean difficulty keeping or maintaining jobs, getting into fights […]
Loving Someone with Anxiety and Depression
When you love someone with anxiety and depression, your daily life often feels like navigating a complex emotional landscape with shifting terrain. Depression may manifest as a heavy, immovable cloud of exhaustion and withdrawal, while anxiety acts as an intrusive, high energy state of fear and restlessness. This combination, known clinically as comorbidity, presents unique […]
