by newroadstrmnt | Nov 20, 2018 | Anxiety Management, Anxiety Recovery, Finding Help, mental illness, Therapy, tips to staying sober
The holidays are an exciting time filled with happiness and joy! Warm annual family traditions, and spending quality bonding time with friends. Or, are they? For many people, just the thought of entering a crowded room and carrying conversations can produce intense...
by newroadstrmnt | Nov 15, 2018 | Behavioral Health, Men's Mental Health, problems in modern society
The Facts Are Clear Men are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. They are more at risk for addiction than women, and they are the instigators of the majority of mass shootings and other forms of violence. Does this make men “bad”? Absolutely not. Men are crying out...
by newroadstrmnt | Nov 1, 2018 | Behavioral Health, Borderline Personality Disorder
The Face Of Borderline Personality Disorder… BPD, or, Borderline Personality Disorder, affects between 1.6 and 5.9 percent of the general population. Females make up 75% of the diagnoses, and Borderline Personality Disorder usually presents in those diagnosed by young...
by newroadstrmnt | Oct 24, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Relapse Prevention, tips to staying sober
The Holidays are fast approaching, which means you can count on one thing: Parties. For a recovering addict, attending these social events can infuse fear into the fun, so here are some simple tips to staying sober during the Holidays. You’ve changed. A sober social...
by newroadstrmnt | Oct 17, 2018 | Family Of An Addict, Support VS Enabling, Supporting An Addict
When you hear the word addict… what comes to your mind? I know prior to my schooling and experiences with individuals that suffer from addiction, I may have not wanted to get involved. Why you ask? I didn’t know how to support or help them. You must get educated in...
by newroadstrmnt | Oct 10, 2018 | Behavioral Health, schizophrenia
Knowing What’s Real And What’s Fiction Knowing what’s real and what’s fiction can help eliminate common misunderstandings. Violent outburst, multiple personalities and career instability are just a few of the myths that surround schizophrenia. ...
by newroadstrmnt | Sep 28, 2018 | Anxiety Management, Anxiety Recovery
“Do I Have An Anxiety Disorder?” Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car in the parking lot at work, school, or a social event, unable to force yourself to go in? Maybe even crying and shaking but unsure why? Have you ever visualized every possible worst-case...
by newroadstrmnt | Sep 21, 2018 | Behavioral Health, mental illness, schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a disorder that can be confusing. There can be a stigma attached to just about any mental disorder, such as schizophrenia, that can be not only scary but misunderstood. Understanding the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia can not only help those who...
by newroadstrmnt | Sep 15, 2018 | Behavioral Health, Finding Help, mental illness, Relapse Prevention, schizophrenia, Therapy
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, feels and acts. Those with Schizophrenia appear to have lost touch with reality. Schizophrenia is not a common mental disorder. However, the symptoms are very disabling. What...
by Leah Roberts | Aug 28, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Health
Overcoming Triggers And Traumatic Pasts One monumental step you can in your recovery, is learning to connect with yourself. And one way to connect with yourself is by learning to be self compassionate and self-forgiving. Often times, we turn back to a substance,...
