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.
Cocaine is a seductive drug. It lacks the normal physical “hangovers” of other drugs and the reek of alcohol and marijuana. As such, it appears less harmful, but this is deceptive. What many people do not know, is that it very quickly leads to severe psychological dependence. Cocaine is, in fact, one of the most addictive and deadliest drugs in…
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is one that lasts for a very long time and in some cases cannot be “cured”. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Many of these conditions can be improved through a balanced diet, exercise, and healthy living,…
Many signs of codependency seem like normal behaviour. Caring for a needy person does not make you a codependent. However, when the act of caring is excessive, unnecessary and actively hidden behind a facade of normality, it becomes codependency. Compassion is normal, but not when it is so overwhelming that it causes you to pursue…
Fear and anxiety disorders can be caused by previous trauma or by role models who may suffered from the same disorder and subsequently influenced the person. In other cases, inherited genes, drugs or other disorders cause it. Abnormal responses show up in various scenarios, for example: Weak social networks: Failed relationships, bullying, backstabbing or humiliation cause…
Understanding Substance Misuse and Mental Health Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues Substance misuse and mental health problems often go hand in hand. Many individuals turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with anxiety or depression. These substances can alter brain chemistry, affecting mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. This complex interplay can lead…
“Abandoholics” colloquially used as a term used to describe individuals that were “abandoned” or not adequately validated or simply neglected as children. This artefact may have been as a result of their primary caregiver/s not being, physically or emotionally available to meet the emotional needs of the child. Parental abandonment may include issues with substances,…