Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 30, 2023Updated: December 26, 2022When you’ve experienced trauma, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. You may feel like you’re constantly on edge, reliving the experience over and over again in your mind. You may feel numb and disconnected…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 16, 2023Updated: January 19, 2023When you lose someone you love, it’s normal to feel grief. This loss could result from death, the breakup of a romantic relationship or a falling out with someone close to you. Everyone handles grief in their own way. For…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 14, 2022Updated: October 27, 2022In recent years, ecotherapy has become an increasingly popular treatment for mental health disorders. But what is ecotherapy? And how can it help those struggling with addiction and mental illness?If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 22, 2022Updated: October 4, 2022When you experience a traumatic event, your mind struggles to make sense of the occurrence. Instead of assimilating the information and emotions associated with the experience, you may struggle with disturbing memories, paranoia, or a sense of danger. Dealing with…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 20, 2022Updated: October 4, 2022Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that happens after a terrifying, traumatic event. Later, common PTSD triggers can cause the individual to experience nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety. Learning what triggers PTSD is necessary so the individual can figure out…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 24, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, you are not alone. Many people have experienced some form of trauma in their lives, and it can take a toll on your mental…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 30, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Today, behavioral therapy is increasingly popular for addiction recovery. Doctors and therapists no longer believe that addiction exists alone. Behavioral therapy is a particularly effective treatment for those who are suffering from addiction and…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 25, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Today, many people living with addiction have co-occurring disorders, which means their mental health affects their addiction and vice versa. Many think addiction exists in a bubble, unaffected by life circumstances or brain chemistry.…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 28, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Young men across the United States struggle with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Social pressures, fear of failure, and low self-esteem lead young men to drug use or process addictions like video games or…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 31, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Often, when people are battling addiction, they aren’t fighting alone. There are family members and friends in the trenches with them, day in and day out. It’s very fortunate to be surrounded by people who care about you. However, when…