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…
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…
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition following a traumatic experience. PTSD is a complex condition to manage for both the person with the issue and their loved ones. Learning how to help someone with PTSD is an integral part of supporting someone you care about. You are not there to solve…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, is a type of mental health disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are invasive thought patterns. The compulsions are the behaviors a person engages in to alleviate the distress they feel due to the obsessions. It’s an unfortunately common joke in society that people who are particular, detail-oriented,…
Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat ADHD and sleep disorders. It sharpens attention and boosts energy. Adderall prescriptions help thousands of people every year live better lives. Unfortunately, Adderall is also ripe for misuse. Miusing Adderall can easily lead to Adderall addiction. People who struggle with Adderall addiction often need professional help…
Family therapy is often a vital part of addiction and mental health treatment. It is a form of psychotherapy that combines multiple family members to support improved family relationships. The ultimate goal of family therapy is to leverage a better family structure to improve the situation related to mental health or substance misuse.There are multiple…
12-Step recovery programs focus on taking a newcomer through a series of steps so they can experience a spiritual awakening and develop a relationship with a higher power of their own understanding as a means of achieving and maintaining sobriety. The 12-Step recovery program began with Alcoholics Anonymous but has proven to be so effective…
Group therapy benefits folks in many ways. Many of us were unfamiliar with therapy and wary about discussing our personal problems with someone else. Group therapy, specifically, seems like an intimidating prospect—not only are we disclosing personal information about our problems with one person, but we are discussing them with a room full of strangers.…
Addiction is a chronic disease that can be managed like other conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Fighting back against addiction takes personal commitment, support, medical intervention, and the right addiction treatment program.Professional treatment provides the help people need to maintain long-term addiction recovery and prevent relapse. Call Oceanfront Recovery today at (877) 296-7477…