With all the colorful marketing and social acceptability surrounding alcohol, we tend to forget it is an addictive and dangerous drug. And, like any drug, alcohol can cause an overdose if people drink more than their bodies can process. Alcohol poisoning is a severe, potentially fatal consequence of drinking...
Your hair is an integral part of your identity and self-esteem. When you start noticing hair loss, it can change the way you feel about yourself. Many factors can cause balding and thinning, including stress. With a condition known as telogen effluvium, significant stress causes hair follicles to enter...
The United States’ widespread prescription drug epidemic leads to thousands of accidental overdoses and deaths every year. One reason for this pervasive public health problem is that many people assume the doctor-prescribed medications they use to manage conditions like anxiety and chronic pain are always safe to use. Unfortunately, it’s...
If you have a codependent personality, you probably lack confidence in yourself and feel compelled to seek self-worth from other people. Codependency isn’t a diagnosable mental illness, but it is a prevalent problem often called “relationship addiction.” Though the urge to help and support loved ones is natural, codependency...
When you’re busy, stressed out or overwhelmed, you might get so caught up in your daily responsibilities that you forget to be compassionate toward others. Still, don’t forget that you can play a role in uplifting people and sharing the kindness you have to offer. With that in mind,...
Financial problems are becoming more common as our society navigates inflation, an overwhelming housing market, and continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who had existing debt prior to the events of the last few years, this burden has only increased. Recently, those in mental health fields have...
Some people have an intense, irrational fear of being alone – a condition called monophobia or autophobia. This phobia can adversely affect your life by making you anxious that loved ones will someday abandon you. You can also experience monophobia when you are with other people. Instead of enjoying...
Grief is a natural response to loss and upheaval in your life. Often, other complicated emotions can accompany the pain you feel, including shock, anger and disbelief. You may associate grieving with the death of someone close to your heart, but any significant life change can disrupt your physical...
