Anxiety and depression in recovery (Guest Post)
Living Sober
AUGUST 30, 2023
"Many people in early recovery find they lack a “volume knob” for emotions and this can feel out of control. Things often feel like they get worse before they get better."
Depression Decoded: Unveiling Symptoms And Effective Solutions
Blurt It Out
APRIL 18, 2024
In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Depression, often misconceived as mere sadness, encompasses a complex array of physical and mental manifestations. Awareness and proactive management are key in mitigating these effects.
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Good Foods For Depression: The Ultimate Guide
Blurt It Out
APRIL 22, 2024
Read our guide to find out which foods can help ease symptoms of depression. When we’re in the depths of depression, managing to feed ourselves can feel like the last thing on our minds, and we may not feel able to make healthy choices. Increasing our intake of Omega-3 may help to improve depression.
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The Role of Family and Friends In Addiction Recovery
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 8, 2024
The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.
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Depression & Perfectionism
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?
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Episode 26 – ‘Default Depression: How we now interpret human distress as mental illness’ with Anthony Smith.
Social Work Discoveries
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The rise of the biomedical approach to treatment of depression and anxiety among other mental health issues for Australians has been swift, expansive, and for many, completely all-consuming. It is the dominant lens through which we as a society believe mental illness can be administered and recovery be found, but is it the only answer?
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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy
Stop Abuse Campaign
MAY 26, 2022
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% If you struggle with depression, you are not alone, and rest assured that tremendous progress in understanding, diagnosing, and treating this crippling illness is ongoing. What is depression? There is help. .
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Your Healthy Outlook Can Promote Resilience and Recovery in Older Adults
Relias
JULY 13, 2023
In older adults, the common behavioral health disorders are depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder, according to Caring People. The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being.
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We Sometimes Feel Like We Are Pretending, But We Aren’t
Blurt It Out
APRIL 15, 2024
Many of us feel this sense that we are somehow faking our depression and should just be able to ‘snap out of it’. This is a common but damaging way of thinking when we are suffering from depression. Perhaps we have moments of happiness, and we use this to argue that, if we can feel happy, then we must not be depressed.
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10 Ways to Improve Your Mood When Living With Depression
Gateway Foundation
MARCH 27, 2023
Depression can lower your mood and impact your ability to complete everyday tasks. Luckily, depression is highly treatable, and there are several ways to improve your mood so you can live a more rewarding, happier life. Break Free From Depression 1. Break Free From Depression 7.
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The Benefits of Exercise and Endorphins for Recovery
Pure Recovery California
JULY 9, 2019
Their energy levels increase, their depression diminishes, and they tend to feel happier overall. Besides providing feelings of pleasure, endorphins offer other benefits to the body, such as: Decreased Depression. They also serve as an excellent recovery chemical for a person’s muscles and joints. Boosted Self-Esteem.
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Finding Hope and Healing: 71 Powerful Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety in Social Work
Social Work Haven
MAY 30, 2023
Interestingly, I find myself embarking on a unique journey of faith and healing where I explore Bible verses about depression (KJV) within the realm of social work. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. What Bible verse should you read when depressed?
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10 Benefits of Yoga for Improving Health and Recovery
Pure Recovery California
AUGUST 20, 2019
Yoga as a practice is hugely beneficial for a person’s health and recovery. Utilizing yoga as a wellness tool and a way to stay healthy allows people, especially those in recovery for addiction and mental health issues, to focus on what the body can do on its own. Here are 10 Ways Yoga Can Improve Health and Recovery.
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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw
Bipolar Bandit
MARCH 28, 2024
From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.
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Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Recovery
Pure Recovery California
JULY 23, 2019
As a result, this practice may improve mental balance and help a person cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Decreased stress, anxiety and depression. Improvements related to various forms of recovery. Mindfulness and Meditation for Recovery. Improved work and school performance.
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RECOGNISING AND COPING WITH PERINATAL DEPRESSION
Blurt It Out
JULY 27, 2022
Unfortunately, for some, the overriding emotion we feel is depression. Perinatal depression can be really tough to cope with. IS PERINATAL DEPRESSION COMMON? According to the DSM , 3-6% of people experience major depression either during or post-pregnancy. 50% of these people have symptoms of depression before delivery.
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Many Forms of Depression and 25 Tips for Recovery
Counselor Toolbox podcast
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Symptoms of the Flu - Fever or feeling feverish/chills, sweats - Cough, chest discomfort - Sore throat - Runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion - Muscle or body aches - Headaches - Exhaustion - Vomiting and diarrhea Types - Major Depressive Disorder (including w/psychotic features) - Persistent Depressive Disorder (High Functioning Depression) - Postpartum (..)
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239 -Addressing Depressive Symptoms in Early Recovery
Counselor Toolbox podcast
MARCH 11, 2018
Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical conditions and complications ~ Emotional, behavioral or cognitive issues ~ Readiness for change for EACH issue/objective ~ Strengths for addressing each issue ~ Relapse or continued problem potential ~ Stage of readiness for change (..)
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The Art of Destressing: How Creativity Creates Less Stress
MQ Mental Health
APRIL 15, 2024
For me, I realised in my ongoing journey of mental health recovery, that the days I didn’t create were the days I felt disconnected and more likely to experience intrusive thoughts or unhealthy coping strategies. Creativity can be seen by some, perhaps in past decades, as frivolous.
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Hopping and Rolling Along
Untipsy Teacher
APRIL 23, 2023
However, it is a long recovery time. I will have another 4 months of recovery before I will be able to go golfing, biking, yoga, etc. Recovery is never short. This has been one of the hardest physical recoveries, because I CAN’T HOP! This has been one of the hardest physical recoveries, because I CAN’T HOP!
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A new treatment for PTSD in healthcare staff
MQ Mental Health
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In January of this year, research by Kings College London found that many intensive care workers in the UK's National Health Service were experiencing severe symptoms of anxiety , depression and post traumatic stress disorder after the first wave of COVID-19. We have a recovery rate of about 90%. said Jennifer. “
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Can You Stay in Rehab Longer Than Your Program?
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 10, 2024
The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.
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Guest Post: Burnout, Shame and the Sticking Point of Our Words
My Brains Not Broken
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Where mental health is concerned, it’s vital; we label and frame our diagnosis around the language of recovery. It’s unhelpful to my mental health and well-being to describe myself as a depressed person…but someone who has had challenges facing depression and anxiety. Have you experienced burnout before?
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It’s Okay If the Weather Impacts Your Mental Health
My Brains Not Broken
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
And instead of sprinting to recovery and obsessing over how to get past those feelings, can we say that it’s okay first? It’s alright to say that the gloomy weather and overall ‘blah’-ness of the clouds makes it look like depression’s escaped us and is hanging out in the atmosphere.
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Can You Leave Rehab Before Your Program is Done?
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 3, 2024
People progress through treatment at varying rates, but research has shown the longer you stay in treatment, the better outcomes for your long-term health and recovery. Every step of the treatment process keeps you safe, teaches you crucial life skills, and increases your chances for a lasting recovery. Can You Voluntarily Leave Rehab?
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Diabetes, Depression, and Autoimmune Issues
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Summary ~ According to the CDC approximately ~ 13% of American adults have diabetes ~ 35% have prediabetes ~ Diabetes is an autoimmune condition ~ Autoimmune conditions cause and are caused by inflammation ~ Inflammation hyperexcites the HPA-Axis ~ Inflammation and HPA-Axis overactivation are associated with depression and anxiety ~ All people with (..)
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Is travel good for your mental health?
MQ Mental Health
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
While some mental illnesses are associated with impulsivity and recklessness , there is also evidence that recovery from mental illness can be promoted through positive risk-taking. In fact, a lack of independence can increase symptoms of depression. By targeting loneliness, recovery from mental illness improves.
April Snow Brings May Slow, But I Keep On Fighting
A Splintered Mind
JUNE 29, 2023
April 26, 2023: Dealing with a bout of depression today. It felt good to fight my depression. I’m experimenting with one day of stamina training and one day of recovery, then repeating. Tomorrow will be a recovery day whether I want it to be or not. Going for a walk. April 28, 2023: The walk on Wednesday was a success.
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159 -7 Habits to Recovery from Depression and Anxiety
Counselor Toolbox podcast
AUGUST 20, 2017
7 Habits for Effective Recovery Counseling CEUs are available for this presentation at [link] Objectives ~ Review the 7-Habits of Highly Effective People and how they apply to recovery from mental health and addiction issues Be Proactive ~ Be response-able ~ Your life (Vehicle) ~ What people things and activities are important to your life? […] (..)
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What Happens The Day Someone Is Sectioned For Anorexia?
MQ Mental Health
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I’d spent years struggling with my mental wellbeing, anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, separation anxiety disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, compulsive overeating disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder. But it wasn’t the condition I’d lived with for the longest.
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Sobriety Chat: Mandy
Living Sober
JUNE 11, 2022
Mandy Manners is an author, recovery coach, podcaster, partner, friend, mother, and. We discuss depression and anxiety, dealing with past trauma, the power of sharing and the science of happiness. Click on the video or audio below to hear my Sobriety Chat with Mandy. For more on Mandy visit her website. Audio Recording Below [link].
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December Difficulties: Common Christmas Concerns To Mental Health
MQ Mental Health
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In fact, a study in 2021-22 found that anxiety and depression rose sharply over December in 2021, and life satisfaction dropped between November and December that year reaching the lowest levels since March during lockdowns. Mental illnesses commonly exacerbated Depression Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses.
How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder
Gateway Foundation
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Use” for illicit drugs or ”drug misuse” for prescription medications instead of “abuse” “Being in recovery” instead of “clean” Using first-person language can go a long way in promoting empathy in the clinical space that can then extend beyond the medical environment. Transparency helps build trust and avoids surprises.
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288 Spiritual Interventions for Depression
Counselor Toolbox podcast
AUGUST 4, 2018
Recovery from depression can be a spiritual journey. Register for CEUs for this presentation by going to allceus.com/podcastceus Recovery from depression can be a spiritual journey. It is a journey that requires you to identify where you want to go, instead of aimlessly wandering through life.
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12 Things I Learned from Teaching a New Class: Disaster Social Work – An Anti-Racist Lens
Social Work Futures
MARCH 24, 2023
Here’s the course description: “This course presents a model of anti-racist social work practice focused on disaster and recovery. Balancing an anti-racist lens in terms of disaster prevention, preparation, intervention and recovery is not “hard.”
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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help
Relias
MARCH 12, 2024
Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively.
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Not Wanting To Leave The House Or Do Anything: Strategies For Moving Forward
Blurt It Out
APRIL 15, 2024
Begin with something small When things feel too much, trying to do something that feels big right now can set our recovery back, and leave us spiralling into a state of overwhelm and panic. Recovery Living with a fear of leaving the house can be scary and exhausting, especially when it feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.
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Continuing Care After Addiction Treatment in Chicago
Gateway Foundation
AUGUST 12, 2022
Addiction recovery lasts long after the initial treatment, which means your care must continue as well. In the second stage, you begin continuing care — the range of outpatient addiction treatments that support your ongoing recovery. Building confidence in your ability to maintain your recovery. Improving your quality of life.
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The Truth About Why Your Brain Drives Your Behavior and Addiction
Pure Recovery California
JANUARY 24, 2020
The underlying problem in his brain’s prefrontal cortex was the primary reason Richard couldn’t get any real benefit from a recovery program. In Richard’s case after repetitive 19 Channel Neurofeedback and TMS treatment for Resistant Depression, the brain began to respond and the cognitive function improved. Compulsive Addicts.
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The Dangers of Problem Gambling
Gateway Foundation
AUGUST 6, 2023
Stress, depression and anxiety caused by gambling games and losses can cause individuals to lose interest in previously-enjoyed hobbies. Emotional and Mental Health Issues Pathological gambling can lead to low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. Let loved ones know you are there for them and committed to their recovery.
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Childhood memories
Stop Abuse Campaign
JUNE 5, 2022
I threw myself into school and went to an academically rigorous college where a great depression crept over me. He was a very high functioning alcoholic drug abuser who caused chaos which in turn stopped the depression for a while. Recovery was worth it. Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar described it well. First, coffee.
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What Is Xylazine, and Why Is Its Use Growing in Chicago?
Gateway Foundation
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Respiratory depression: Respiratory depression is when an individual stops breathing , and it’s the main cause of opioid-related deaths. Offer Continued Support Throughout the Recovery process Individuals need support during recovery. We’re licensed by the state of Illinois and accredited by the Joint Commission.
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028-A Strengths Based BioPsychoSocial Approach To Depression
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 2, 2016
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Define depression (symptoms) – Learn how to ask strengths-based assessment questions – Identify a range (..)
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
MAY 20, 2017
Using Groups to Address Anger, Anxiety, Depression and Addiction Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness isn’t Brain Surgery Author: Journey to Recovery (2015) & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery (2017) Objectives Review the benefits of groups Identify the modalities for group (..)
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