by Brittany Oliver | Oct 14, 2019
Workplace stress can take its toll on your physical and mental health, and over time, this can leave you feeling exhausted, empty, or drained. While stress can be a normal component of any job, prolonged, chronic stress can lead to burnout. Although the term “burnout”...
by Brittany Oliver | Oct 2, 2019
One commonly overlooked aspect of recovery is nutrition. Nutrition plays a vital role in physical and mental health, and is something that can be adjusted at any time throughout life. While a change in diet does not necessarily guarantee a change in overall health, it...
by Brittany Oliver | Sep 30, 2019
One of the most difficult aspects of addiction recovery is the management of cravings. Cravings for drugs and alcohol are common regardless of where a person is in their recovery. Although they tend to be the most intense during initial withdrawal and detox, cravings...
by Brittany Oliver | Aug 14, 2019
Sugar addiction is on the rise. Sugar is found in many foods we eat, it is often used as a reward, and it is completely legal. Just the sight of a sugary treat can generate cravings and cause people to eat even if they are not hungry. Sugar is found in countless foods...
by Brittany Oliver | Aug 8, 2019
Shame is a powerful emotion that can cause a wide range of intense emotions to develop. Anger, guilt, and embarrassment are often intertwined when it comes to shame, and some people may project these feelings outward onto others, while others may internalize it. Shame...
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 31, 2019
Depression is a prevalent mood disorder that is characterized by symptoms of persistent sadness and loss of interest. Depression can affect the way you view the world around you, how you interact with others, and may take a toll on your overall physical and mental...
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