Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health disorder that involves intense mood swings between extreme highs and severe lows. Many people with this disorder struggle with symptoms daily if they don’t receive treatment. Sometimes, that leads to substance use as a way to control their symptoms. Yet, alcohol and drug addiction coupled with mental health…
Feeling anxious about meeting a new person or speaking in front of others is not unusual or unhealthy. Yet, for some people, social interaction is complicated and, in some ways, debilitating. This condition, also known as social phobia, a person with a social anxiety disorder has an intense fear of judgment or rejection from other…
If you live in Charleston, SC, you may be looking for an addiction treatment program in North Carolina to meet your needs. Sometimes, it helps to get away from home to concentrate on healing and recovery. At Red Oak Recovery in Ashville, we welcome clients from other states in our gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment…
Going through detox is one of the most challenging parts of the recovery process. However, you can experience withdrawals long after leaving an addiction treatment program at Red Oaks Recovery. Withdrawal symptoms can last for months after your original treatment period. Holiday addiction triggers include parties and feelings of depression and anxiety that often accompany your first…
If you find yourself getting blue when the seasons change, there are many others in the same boat. Seasonal depression can complicate your recovery if you haven’t developed the tools to take your thoughts and emotions into your own hands. Learn to recognize the signs of seasonal depression and learn about our depression treatment center at Red…
Perhaps you find yourself experiencing bouts of sadness or feelings of moodiness during certain times of the year. If so, you may be experiencing seasonal depression. What you’re feeling may be more than just the winter blues. If you’re tired of dealing with these feelings each year, you may want to look into getting professional…
Most people are familiar with the idea of clinical depression. People who receive that diagnosis often exhibit symptoms you can quickly pick up on as part of the disease. However, you can appear outwardly fine to friends and family yet still feel unhappy with yourself. Maybe you find yourself feeling tired all the time, even…
Saturday, October 10, 2020, is World Mental Health Day. People across the world celebrate this holiday yearly to bring awareness about mental health conditions. If you wish to jump on board and celebrate this necessary time of year, consider one of the following options as a celebratory action. To learn more about World Mental Health…
Mental Health Awareness Week is a time when reflection about different mental issues is explored. It gives people a chance to understand the signs and symptoms of the many conditions, as well as provide options for treatment if they or someone they know has a mental health difficulty to deal with. This year, Mental Health…
Men have feelings and emotions just as women do, but often society frowns upon men who openly show them. Generally, there’s a stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Our society seems to indicate that men should always be brave and fearless, bold, and unemotional. Sadly, this isn’t healthy for anyone. Emotional expression is healthy while holding…
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