Introduction Living with mental health challenges can feel like navigating through a storm, especially when substance use enters the picture. Co-occurring disorders – the presence of both a mental health condition and substance use disorder – affect millions of Americans each year. Depression and anxiety don’t just coexist with substance abuse; they often create a…
The first 90 days of sobriety mark a critical period in your recovery journey. This transformative time brings significant changes, challenges, and opportunities for growth as you build the foundation for lasting recovery. During these initial months, you’ll experience physical and emotional shifts while developing new coping mechanisms and lifestyle habits. Many individuals find this…
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many, it can be a season filled with challenges. Holiday depression is a common experience, triggered by factors such as family stress, feelings of loneliness, or financial pressures. These emotional struggles can become even more overwhelming when paired with…
Are you feeling a bit down this autumn? There are several fall activities that can improve your mood. We are here to provide a few fall activities to fight depression. Going out and enjoying life can help improve your mood. However, sometimes professional help is needed. If you or a loved one are in need…
Anxiety can take over your life, but there are many ways to fight it. There are several self-care activities to help anxiety from overwhelming you. At Oceanfront Recovery, our anxiety treatment in Laguna Beach, California, understands the complexities of anxiety and provides the tools and support necessary to help clients develop healthy coping strategies. We…
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in America today. Some people struggle with depression periodically or even seasonally, with symptoms worsening in the winter months. Others suffer from chronic depression that lingers and potentially deepens over time. If a friend or loved one is living with depression, it can be difficult…
When someone is subject to long-term emotional abuse, such as gaslighting or other verbal abuse, they may develop coping mechanisms that are just as harmful. If you’re concerned about gaslighting occurring in one of your relationships, you should seek solace in a mental health treatment center. The long-term effects of gaslighting can be damaging to…
Not all treatment centers for depression are the same. Some offer residential services, while others have both residential and outpatient services. A treatment center for depression may lean solely on traditional methods, or it may lean into holistic practices in combination with traditional methods. With all these differences between treatment centers for depression, how can…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and avoidance of certain activities or situations that are reminders of the event. It is important to seek help for PTSD as it can significantly affect a person’s…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is often associated with teens and children. But it is an issue that also affects over 10 million adults in the United States. Learning how to deal with ADHD is not easy, though it is possible. Addressing your ADHD may involve professional treatment. Yet outside of that, there are numerous things…