High-functioning anxiety often affects people who appear to manage their daily lives with ease but their internal state is often quite different to their demeanour. Are you a perfectionist who
Insomnia is a common by-product of today’s hectic, modern lifestyle. While sleep medications like Zolpidem, Ambien, and Stilnox can provide much-needed relief, addiction is a risk every user should be
If you’ve overcome a period of depression you will know how scary it can be when you start feeling blue again. There is always that fear that you will slip
Are you someone who suffers from panic attacks and sleeplessness due to anxiety? If so, you may have been prescribed anxiety medication by your GP. Valium and Xanax are benzodiazepines
Making the decision to seek outside help for a mental health issue is an important first step. The next is determining which type of treatment is right for you. Moving
We all feel sad sometimes. It is a normal part of life and nothing to worry about. But what happens when the person you love becomes sad all the time?
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he
The bright lights of Las Vegas. The cheers from lucky lottery winners. The upbeat entertainment hosted by casinos. Around the world, gambling presents an exciting image of itself. But this
Getting older brings new opportunities and new challenges – but depression should not be one of them. Is retirement feeling less like a vacation and more like a loss? Is
Your husband’s prestigious job posting overseas was supposed to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. But ever since the move, you’ve been feeling empty, depressed, and anxious. You
When it comes to addiction treatment, there are realistically only two viable options that will give you a chance of success: inpatient and outpatient rehab. Attempting recovery alone almost never
Culture shock, party lifestyles, separation from friends and family – expat life disrupts your usual routines, creating a slippery slope that can end in addiction. Understanding the dangers will help
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
