BlogHowever, men face unique challenges when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these challenges stem from cultural norms or stereotypes about masculinity. Others stem from biological differences between genders. Regardless of why they may be more susceptible to substance abuse, men are just as likely to suffer consequences if they do not seek treatment.
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Addiction to drugs or alcohol is hard to control. They can make you feel guilty, or ashamed. They can strain your relationship at home and at work, so why doesn’t it help to know how they connect to anxiety?
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A support group can help you find others who’ve faced your challenges before. You’ll learn about what works best for you. Support groups bring together those who are going through or who have already gone through similar experiences. Common ground includes cancer, chronic illness, addiction, bereavement, and caregiving.
A support group provides a place where people can come together to discuss issues they may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere.
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We try and tackle these problems all by ourselves. When we find ourselves in trouble, we may turn to our closest friends or family members to help us out. Sometimes this helps, but a lot of times it doesn’t. A lot of people who are close to us may not know how to deal with us or they may not really care about helping us. They may even tell us what we should do instead of just letting us talk. That is why support group meetings were created.
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Parents are people, and as such they have a finite amount of emotional energy and strength, which can easily get depleted by a rebellious teen. In fact, though you do love your teenager, you may find yourself feeling hurt, angry, resentful, distrusting, grieving, anxious, lonely, and so forth. You may also feel that your teenager is constantly trying to push your buttons, and that he or she is doing it all at once!
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Welcoming a new member to your family sparks great change in your life. Most especially the mother as her body is also undergoing some major changes both physically and emotionally. The first few months after giving birth can be very challenging. New parents now must learn to make sacrifices and endure fatigue being the new norm. Of course, there is the expected feelings of pride to welcome a new child into your home and an incredible amount joy. However, a mother may also experience feelings of great sorrow, irritation, and fatigue throughout the first few months post-partum.
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Family counseling is not an easy thing to do. When your family is unhappy and unhealthy, it may seem like nothing is right. Many people feel their best times happen within a loving, stable and healthy family unit.
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However, the rates among transgender individuals are even higher. Many transgender people suffer from one or more mental health issues.
While there are many reasons why transgender individuals may suffer from mental illness, one reason is because of the negative attitudes held towards transgender people. Transgender people are often treated poorly, and can face discrimination and harassment simply because of how they identify themselves. Some transgender people also face physical attacks, including rape and murder.
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When a couple turns towards one another, they make and respond with what we call ‘Bids For Connection.’ Bids can range from small things, like trying to get your attention by calling out to you, to bigger things, such as asking for deeper needs to meet. Happy couples are able to recognize when their partner is making bids and stop whatever they’re doing to engage.
Marriage and other committed, monogamous relationships involve imperfect people trying to navigate an imperfect world together. While creating a strong relationship requires effort, struggle, and suffering; the joy, connection, friendship, support, and love make the journey worthwhile.
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At its core, PTSS is a disorder that keeps us stuck in the past. However, grounding techniques can help us reconnect with the present.
Finding grounding techniques that work for your PTSD symptoms has been a long journey. While grounding techniques may not work for everyone, they’re worth trying out if you’re struggling with PTSS.
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