Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Addiction is a complex and difficult condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, or other substances, can have a devastating effect on your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. While there are many different paths to recovery, long-term treatment and support is one of the most…
General anxiety disorders include psychological and physical symptoms, this includes, fear, tension, worry, irritability, concentration issues, problems with social and work relationships, heart palpitations, heart rate, muscle tension and tightness in the chest. Wanting to be loved, accepted and recognised unconditionally is one of our basic needs as children. It gives us an anchored sense…
Mindfulness is a practical tool and technique used not only in psychotherapy but in progressive behaviour change and can be a wonderful compliment to practical counselling and therapy that anyone can practice in real-world, real-time environments to start modifying their behavioural responses. Here is a quick post on what mindfulness is and how mindfulness is…
Benzodiazepine prescriptions and the black market distribution of variants of these medications in South Africa can be problematic. As always it is recommended that you follow the guidelines of your prescribing doctor and only procure these medications from legitimate and reliable sources. Generic Name (Brand Name) – Usage Alprazolam (Alzam, Azor, Xanax, Xanor, Zopax) –…
Normison is the trade name given to Temazepam which is a benzodiazepine class medication. Normison is also sold under the names Euhypnos, Levanol, Restoril and Z-pam in South Africa as a prescribed medication often used as a treatment for insomnia related conditions. Facts on insomnia medications Normison is prescribed as a schedule 5 psychotropic medication…
The term “tough love” was first coined in 1968 by Bill Milliken when he authored the book “Tough Love”, and since then one of the key concepts adopted by thousands of individuals as the basis for treating addiction and it is sincerely misguided. Bill Milliken’s description of the tough love approach included: “I don’t care…