Overcoming addiction isn’t just about quitting a substance. Emotional sobriety means fundamentally changing the way you engage with and express your emotions, breaking old patterns that reinforced your substance abuse
Are you struggling to manage stress? Do you often find your interpersonal relationships to be challenging? Do you feel like there’s a disconnect between how you feel and how you
Being a highly sensitive person has some amazing benefits, including an ability to experience the world and tune into people’s emotions at a heightened level. But this extraordinary sensitivity can
You’re concerned that you may be battling depression, but where did it come from? Could a close family member with this condition put you at increased risk for inheriting depression
With powerful new AI technologies like ChatGPT providing free access to a variety of queries and conversations, more people are turning to chatbots in times of mental crisis. However, gaps
The revelations of professional footballers facing gambling addiction issues have further highlighted the pervasive problem of gambling in the UK. As the negative impacts of gambling continue to grow, the
Out-of-control moods aren’t just difficult to be around – they’re a potential sign of a serious underlying mental health condition. There are a variety of emotional disorders with a range
This latest TikTok trend highlights the power of positive thinking in attaining success, but neglects to consider structural barriers and misses some of the core components necessary to reach our
Facing down an addiction and choosing recovery is an incredibly brave step, but can be undermined if our inner critic won’t stop broadcasting all our fears and self-doubts. Learning more
Mental health is so much more than either feeling good or being in crisis. Recognising where you are on a mental health continuum can help you know what actions to
Drug classifications have many different forms, from chemical content to similar effects and legal classifications. Read on to learn about drug classifications.
The global obesity epidemic has spurred further research into what compels people to overeat, finding that unhealthy relationships with food bear some striking similarities to drug addiction. Understanding the parallels
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
