There are a lot of individuals who live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is commonly diagnosed in children. However, its symptoms may not be as clear in adults as it is in children. Adults who have ADHD and are unaware are at a much higher risk than those who are diagnosed as children. Since those […]

Anger and aggression are normal feelings, just like sadness and happiness. When any feeling is avoided or ignored, it can cause issues down the road. Feelings are an indicator that we are alive and human. However, due to the discomfort of these feelings, some individuals try to avoid feeling them at all costs.  Unacknowledged anger […]

 We all have relatives and friends who overshare, over-indulge, over-compensate, and overstep our privacy boundaries. Overstepping may sometimes thwart our personal growth and recovery. Nonetheless, we love our friends and family and need them in our lives. Our loved ones can provide encouragement, empathy, and other support when needed.  It is essential to remember that […]

Patients suffering from a substance abuse disorder know that the physical consequences of the addiction are rarely the only issue. In many cases, these patients also develop mental health disorders. In others, mental health disorders may have caused the addiction to begin with. Either way, treating one without considering the other can lead to a […]