Benzo Withdrawal and Depression Benzo medications are most often prescribed for anxiety disorders, but sometimes for other reasons less frequently, such as insomnia. Because benzodiazepines are psychiatric medication, the chances are good that a prescribed person is already depressed or at risk of depression. This fact alone could be cause for concern about depression…
What are Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Depression? Nearly everyone experiences mental health challenges in their life. Natural remedies for anxiety and depression can be a part of the solution. The severity of these symptoms and how long they last can vary across a wide scale. It is important to take that into consideration when…
What is Emotional Detachment? Emotional detachment is a mental health condition in which the person detaches from all or almost all emotions. The person may appear cold, indifferent, or unemotional to others. They may seem to have a “flat” mood (less reactive emotionally) and lack empathy toward other people. Here is what you need…
Low self esteem in recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a common problem. This is the result of many factors. Shame from the past, feelings of worthlessness, fear of the future and facing the many problems that come with living sober can all contribute to low self esteem in…
Dual-diagnosis treatment is a style of care that is engineered to address both a substance abuse disorder and a co-occurring psychological issue. This type of care has grown in popularity over the past several decades because of its reputation for results. Patients who are suffering from an undiagnosed or untreated psychological disorder such as depression,…
Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, revealed last week that just like many other Americans, she is battling “low-grade depression.” According to recent polling, 1 out of 3 Americans are dealing with symptoms of stress and or anxiety. (1) It is easy to understand why in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jobs have been lost,…