Living with unmanaged stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges can feel like trying to navigate a storm without a compass. Each day can bring a wave of overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, and a profound sense of exhaustion. You might feel isolated,...
Mental health plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction, serving as the very foundation for sustainable, long-term recovery. When you struggle with addiction, it can often feel like you’re fighting a battle on two distinct fronts: the physical act of substance...
Extreme mood and energy swings are a symptom of bipolar disorder, a mental health disease. It is characterized by both periods of despair and intervals of significantly heightened mood, or "manic episodes." Addiction and bipolar disorder are closely related; about...
What is Bipolar I Disorder? Bipolar I Disorder is defined by manic episodes that last at least seven days or by manic symptoms so severe that hospitalization is necessary. Usually, depressive episodes also occur with periods of normal mood in between. Episodes of...