Addiction and co-dependency share a strong connection: shame. Shame is much stronger than guilt. Unlike guilt, which is rooted around specific actions, shame makes a person feel inherently wrong. This feeling of wrongness can lead to feelings of being unworthy, unlovable, and undeserving of … Read more about Healing Shame: The Core of Addiction and Codependency
If you've ever experienced traumatic stress, you'll likely be aware of its effects on the body and mind. Traumatic events can disrupt our inner worlds, adversely changing how we perceive ourselves and the people around us. Traumatic memories After a traumatic event, a world that used to … Read more about What is EMDR therapy, and how does it work
When you or a loved one has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can be challenging to get to grips with what such a diagnosis means for your life and future. Living with OCD You may wonder what type of treatments are available and how long it will take to get your … Read more about OCD treatment at Camino Recovery: Taking the first steps toward healing
Similar to narcissists, covert narcissists also have a narcissistic personality disorder. However, the symptoms and features synonymous with covert narcissism get exhibited entirely differently from those observed in narcissism. Covert narcissists Unlike the overt self-aggrandizing … Read more about How to spot the red flags of a covert narcissist
There are ten types of personality disorders, broadly grouped into three categories: suspicious (Cluster A), emotional and impulsive (Cluster B), and anxious (Cluster C). There are some grey areas in this class of mental health conditions, with some being controversial. There is an overlap in the … Read more about Types of personality disorders: signs and treatments
Caregiver PTSD (particularly for family caregivers) is a prevalent mental health condition that impacts many people who are caregivers for elderly relatives, terminally ill relatives or other family members. What is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition … Read more about Why family caregivers are likely to develop PTSD
“Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.” The Buddha Anyone who has suffered from addiction knows one thing is true: wading through intense thoughts and emotions minute-by-minute is overwhelming and often results in returning to the substance of choice. As a result, addiction is … Read more about The Importance of Mindfulness in the Recovery Process
All grief is traumatizing. Whether the death of a loved one is expected (such as a long-term illness) or whether it was out of the blue - losing someone we love forever is one of the hardest things that many of us will have to endure at some point. Grief Grief is the acute pain we feel that … Read more about Why EMDR therapy is the most effective treatment in grief recovery
