Deciding to begin your recovery journey is a brave and personal choice. After you make this decision, you may start to think about what comes next—especially about who should know or can find out about your time in a drug rehab program. It’s natural to want privacy and to have questions about how this process […]
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Life isn’t always easy, but it shouldn’t be an uphill daily battle. Relationship problems, mental health challenges, and chronic stress can interfere with your quality of life and lead to physical health problems in the future. The good news is that you don’t have to continue to struggle day after day. Enrolling in individual therapy
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Feeling nervous before a big test or interview is perfectly natural. This type of temporary anxiety is very common, but for some women, these feelings never go away—even after the stressor has come and gone. Find out how to spot anxiety in women so you can encourage your loved one to seek anxiety treatment at
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Mental health is a part of overall well-being—not something separate or secondary. Whether you’re managing a condition, supporting someone else, or learning more about the signs of stress, burnout, or trauma, talking about mental health is one way we all get stronger. At Promises Brazos Valley, we believe that real healing starts with honest conversations,
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When facing substance use challenges, the pain of past experiences can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. There’s hope for a brighter future; understanding your body, mind, and spirit needs can be the first step to healing. For many, recovery means not only addressing substance use, but also examining the underlying causes that
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A common complaint throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during lockdowns, was that people felt stuck, lonely, and isolated. Of course, those living with family members or roommates may have yearned for some alone time after being confined with one another for months. But others—especially those living alone—found themselves craving connection and reaching for drugs, alcohol,
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Many people seek addiction treatment but have difficulty maintaining sobriety over the long term. Often, there are underlying issues that contribute to substance misuse, such as mental health conditions, relationship problems, and everyday stressors like having a demanding job or worrying about finances. If these issues aren’t effectively managed through addiction therapy, it can be
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Self-care has become somewhat of a trend lately. However, there’s so much more to caring for your well-being than going to the spa or taking a bubble bath. There are many ways to practice self-care, so you should consider your specific needs when creating a routine. For example, if you’re dealing with depression, it’s going
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Do you often feel tired, irritable, and unmotivated but still manage to take care of your responsibilities, although it seems to take tremendous effort? You might be experiencing functional depression. Contrary to popular belief, depression doesn’t always involve intense sadness, lethargy, and suicidal thoughts. Learn more about the symptoms of this harder-to-spot form of depression
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Bipolar disorder, a mental health condition once referred to as manic depression, can be incredibly disruptive to daily life. This disorder is most well known for the extreme highs and lows it imparts, making it difficult for a person to experience stability in their work and personal lives. World Bipolar Day, celebrated on March 30th
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