By Jennifer McDougall Substance abuse is an escalating problem, often resulting from a desire to escape inner turmoil and emotional pain. However, rather than offering relief, drugs and alcohol often exacerbate these feelings, leading to a destructive cycle of addiction. This article will explore the relationship between substance abuse andContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Drugs and alcohol suppress the way you feel authentically, causing you to have midstride and confused thoughts or feelings of your emotions and reactions to situations or symptoms in your life. When you get sober, you will most likely discover a wave of freedom to feel everythingContinue Reading
By Susan Finley, Ed.D., NCC “A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this world” -John Locke Sound Therapy—the use of vibrations to affect cellular resonance (the frequency at which an object naturally vibrates). Cellular resonance is found in eachContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Keeping your emotions in check can be difficult for those who have a mental illness, but it is generally something we should all learn how to manage. Balancing emotions is the key to keeping yourself in check when dealing with other people and the highs and lowsContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Even emotional pain makes a person feel paralyzed with hopelessness and fear. The impulses driven by anxiety and depression can make someone feel like they’re in the middle of a hurricane. Being still and staring off into thin air happens too often than this person is probablyContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall In our lives, we often encounter various forms of physical, emotional, and mental pain. It’s an overwhelming experience that can push many towards seeking relief in less-than-ideal ways. Unfortunately, turning to drugs and alcohol is a common, yet misguided, attempt to “ease the tension.” These substances typicallyContinue Reading