Learning to navigate your life in recovery means becoming intimately acquainted with triggers – the people, places, things or feelings that can make you crave using again. Making yourself aware
The power of trauma and its impact on how we remember an event can set off a long cycle of recurring and disturbing flashbacks. Understanding what they are, and how
The pandemic has spurred an increase in mental health disorders like depression, as well as the use of antidepressant medications to treat them. Understanding the complexities of these drugs is
Finding the motivation to overcome an addiction can feel impossible, even if the idea of recovery has been at the back of your mind for a while. Allowing yourself the
While ADHD is a commonly diagnosed mental health disorder with many options for treatment, it can be overlooked in adults. Knowing the symptoms can help you know if this may
Overcoming addiction isn’t easy – and for those who have already tried to change their behaviour on their own – it may feel completely impossible. However, studies show that our
The pandemic has given rise to unprecedented levels of mental health issues around the world. Australians have reported increased feelings of depression and anxiety over the last two years, yet
Substance abuse and behavioural disorders vary greatly from person to person. Some people can be completely functional in their day-to-day lives and yet struggle with a crippling addiction to a
The pressure of the last couple of years have pushed many to their limits, with stress, anxiety, and depression skyrocketing. This has spurred a large-scale reckoning on mental health, and
Making the decision to go to rehab isn’t easy, but finding excuses to avoid it is. However, if you are simply stopping at an excuse, you are greatly increasing the
Despite a rising awareness of the prevalence of depression in the Middle East, significant social stigma regarding mental health issues remains. A better understanding of depression, and recognising the effectiveness
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
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
