My name is Renee, and I am an alcoholic. A recovering one at this point, but never recovered. Always recovering. How it Started: Sparkly Golden Chardonnay I took my first drink at age 14. At that time, I worked for a catering company, and the owners were my neighbors. They paid me … Read more about What Alcohol Recovery Means to Me
Families are the center point of all human relationships. For some people, they are a refuge and safe haven. For others, they are a source of conflict, anxiety, and chronic stress. Having happy family relationships can be life-changing, especially for children who rely on parents and … Read more about How to Have Healthy Family Relationships With Less Stress
Exercise is more than just a form of preventative care. It’s a proven psychological treatment that can improve symptoms of people struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and substance abuse. The connection between the body and the brain can shed light on how exercise can … Read more about The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Exercise
Trauma can profoundly impact many aspects of your life, but healing is possible. Fortunately, many trauma treatment interventions can guide you toward long-term recovery. Essentially, no matter how challenging the situation might be, your trauma does not have to define your future. A … Read more about The best treatment interventions for emotional trauma
Children of narcissistic parents tend to suffer intensely, and for the most part, they also suffer alone. People who grew up with narcissistic parents are likely to blame themselves for their caregivers' actions and behaviours, leading to low self-esteem and mental health challenges in later … Read more about Seven ways to survive a narcissistic parent
Sometimes referred to as affective disorder, mood disorders are a series of psychiatric conditions that can cause severe disruption to a person's daily functioning and overall quality of life. What are mood disorders? There are two types of mood disorders; depression and bipolar … Read more about What are the telltale signs of a mood disorder?
The mental health community describes a personality disorder as a mental disorder that profoundly impacts how people think, feel, and behave. The capacity to healthily manage feelings, interact with others, and regulate one's emotions may prove challenging for personality disorder sufferers due … Read more about What are the Cluster A personality disorders?
There is some evidence within the research community to suggest that perfectionism is a response to trauma, particularly from the psychological wounds arising from childhood trauma. Emotional trauma Perfectionism is especially prevalent in those who experienced childhood trauma, particularly … Read more about Is perfectionism a trauma response?
