In a blink of an eye we go from the first day of elementary school to our first day at our corporate job. Time flies and we are constantly going through transitions, whether it is something as simple as the start of a new semester at college or moving to a completely new city for…
To help with ongoing cravings and to lessen the severe symptoms of opioid withdrawal, suboxone was developed as an alternative to methadone. If an individual has a strong desire to stop taking opioids but has intense cravings, they are likely a candidate for a Suboxone program. Because it binds to opioid receptors in the brain…
There’s often a difference between the face we show the world, and who we truly are inside. We are bound by social norms, expectations, and work politics, making it difficult to truly open up and express ourselves. My gradual awareness of this is what led me to become a therapist. I started out working as…
People who have psychosis can get better, they can feel better and reach their goals. I want to get that out of the way because it is important to say (especially if you don’t read past here) but, as I am sure you guessed, it is a little more complicated than that, so I am…
Do you spend valuable time worrying about those around you? Are you wondering why you often feel burned out and overwhelmed thinking about tasks you need to complete to help someone else? Have people given you compliments for being so accommodating? You may be codependent. 1. Caretaking despite it taking over your wellness/time. This…
Life is full of transitions. From birth to death, we are always on the move. While most people focus on the big events in life, like marriage or childbirth, other transitions can be just as important and impactful to our well-being. These small yet significant changes happen all the time: A new job, a move…
So much of how we produce and consume news has drastically changed in recent years. The way today’s world communicates and receives the news is very immediate, constant, repetitive, and right at our fingertips. The news itself and the way news is presented takes a toll on our individual minds and society’s mental health. It…
We’ve heard it before but it’s official y’all. Your favorite morning (and early afternoon) drink may be contributing to your anxiety. It’s called “caffeine-induced anxiety disorder” (DSM- 5). This is a subcategory of anxiety disorders that is getting a lot more attention lately. It is triggered by regular caffeine use for an extended period…
https://www.orlandparkcounselors.com/blog/2022/9/14/what-are-symptoms-and-causes-of-anxiety Your chest tightens. Beads of sweat form on your forehead.Your heartbeat quickens. You feel warm, no hot all of a sudden. It seems to always happen at the worst possible times. When you’re trying to get ready for bed. When you have a big presentation or deadline at work. Even when you’re about to go…
The title of this blog is purposefully misleading. As a person in recovery for twenty years, working an active program in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Recovery Dharma, and myriad self-care practices, I still can’t purport to know everything about addiction. I have two masters degrees, one in addiction counseling and the other in clinical psychology and…