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Healthy Boundaries In Relationships

Boundaries in Relationships

The entertainment industry has a lot to say about relationships but what about boundaries in relationships? Movies, books, TV shows and even musical lyrics provide a similar definition of love: love means that a partner can treat you however he or she wants, and because you love each other, you must always forgive. The truth … Read more

Stressed Out? What are Stress vs Anxiety Symptoms

Stressed Out

Are you stressed out not knowing wether you’re suffering from Anxiety or Stress? Though they may sound similar to many people, it’s important to recognize the difference between stress vs anxiety. There is no avoiding the inevitable challenges that come with being human. Whether our problems are physical, mental, spiritual, financial, or involve any other … Read more

MDMA Drug, Molly, Ecstasy. What are they and What are the Effects?

mdma drug

The MDMA Drug is considered a party drug that goes by many street names including: Molly Ecstasy E XTC Hug Drug Love Drug More accurately, MDMA is often the main active ingredient in these street drugs. MDMA is an illegal psychoactive drug that alters chemicals in the brain, which produces feelings of empathy, elevated mood, … Read more

Signs of a Toxic Relationship and How To Leave

signs of a toxic relationship

Signs of a Toxic relationship are a serious problem for many people in this world. It can be hard to feel good while in the middle of a harmful relationship. It doesn’t matter if you’re dating someone who is dealing with severe drug addiction. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a complex situation that’s all about … Read more

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder / OCD

obsessive compulsive disorder ocd

The term Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / OCD is often used casually in conversation, however, it’s a serious illness. People suffering from OCD have obsessive unwanted intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, invasive thoughts can lead a person to seek relief by carrying out repetitive behaviors – known as compulsions or obsessions. Each person is affected by their own … Read more

Healthy and Happy Gut Equals a Happy Life

healthy gut

We need to talk about a Healthy Gut! There are many ways that we have been taught to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. Meditation and mindfulness. Yoga and exercise. Talk therapy and medication. Each of these tactics have their merits, and can be greatly effective in alleviating the often-debilitating symptoms of mental illness. But … Read more

25 Movies About Depression

Films and Movies About Depression

Movies about depression are relatable to such a large audience because it impacts so many people. Although millions of Americans have depression, it can feel extremely isolating for anyone experiencing it. Depression presents itself in different ways for different people, and no two experiences will be the same. Yet, there are some similarities and common … Read more

Long Term Side Effects of Drugs and Addiction

side effects of drugs

There’s a lengthy list of long-term side effects of drugs and addiction that affect both the body and mind, and many people might already be familiar with some of them. Trying to remember when did the war on drugs start is now a distant memory that has lead to addiction across the country including an … Read more

Jobs for People with Anxiety (Low Stress Jobs)

jobs for people with anxiety

Lets look at some of the perfect jobs for people with anxiety.  Do feelings of anxiety tend to interfere with your work life? Is your morning ritual of waking up and driving to work associated with excessive worrying, agitation, restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or even panic attacks? If so, then it might be time to … Read more

Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?

is addiction a disease

Is addiction a disease?  Is alcoholism genetic? Or is it simply a personal choice? These are all questions that we’ll discuss in this article. Plus, we’ll take a look at recovery and what it really means. We’ll also look at 12 symptoms of addiction and contributing factors for developing an addiction and whether or not … Read more