While alcohol use may be benign for many, for others it can be a serious condition that consumes their lives. Some people engage in risky behavior because the rush of adrenalin gives them a boost…
What Does Ptsd Look Like In Veterans?
The after-effects of surviving a traumatic event can linger for years for some people, causing significant mental and physical health issues. If problems such as flashbacks, anger, irritability, weight loss, bad thoughts, or other problems…
How To Deal With Chronic Pain Mentally
Chronic pain is a burden for millions of people regardless of age or gender. It’s a personal burden, harms personal relationships, and directly affects productivity. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, don’t know the cause…
When To Speak Up About CRPS
You went in for what seemed to be routine surgery for a broken foot and the prognosis for recovery was good. But now, weeks later, you not only have trouble using your foot, but you’ve…
RLS & Insomnia
You were recently diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, but now there’s something else to deal with – sleep problems. You may have the common sleep disorder insomnia, but symptoms of both conditions can be managed.…
What Can I Take For Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is mysterious and often lasts for years. If you experience its symptoms but ignore them because you’re “tough” or think they’re just in your head, you’re doing yourself a grave injustice. Talk to…
8 best foods for anxiety
When we’re sad or depressed, we sometimes try and soothe uncomfortable feelings with food – and not always healthy food, either. If you’re suffering from mood swings and other symptoms of anxiety, following a healthy…
6 statements that are hurtful to anxiety
Millions of Americans – men, women, and children – are affected by anxiety every year. If you know someone who experiences it, it’s normal to want to help. That said, it’s crucial to know what…
7 things to never say to somebody that has OCD
After doing laundry, you have a habit of folding undershirts in a particular manner before storing them in your dresser. Does that mean you have a mental health condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder? Probably not, unless…
How Ketamine Works in the Brain
Ketamine is widely used as an anesthetic medication and for treating some symptoms of PTSD, OCD, migraines, chronic pain, suicidality, and depression. Many medics consider ketamine as a breakthrough in the medical field because it…