by greatoaks | Oct 14, 2021 | Addiction, Veterans & Military |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that often occurs after experiencing or witnessing an acutely traumatic event. Just under 4% of the American population suffers a mild to crippling form of PTSD. Degrees of trauma can be subjective....
by greatoaks | Sep 21, 2021 | Alcohol Abuse |
Doctors and healthcare professionals may stress the danger of smoking, overeating, or under-exercising to your health. What gets mentioned less often is the toll that social anxiety takes on the mind, body, and spirit. What is Social Anxiety? Unfortunately, social...
by greatoaks | Aug 30, 2021 | Addiction |
When grief hits, it can create upheaval in our daily routine and potentially lead to mental health issues. When someone is in addiction recovery, grief can threaten sobriety. The temptation to return to drugs or alcohol to escape the pain can feel overwhelming. Grief...
by greatoaks | Aug 18, 2021 | Addiction |
Knights in shining armor, love at first sight, and Nicholas Sparks novels are all fun in fantasy, but expecting that kind of romance to happen in reality can lead to problems. Here’s a more realistic–and potentially much more fun–life goal: to be...
by greatoaks | Jul 28, 2021 | Addiction |
If I had to choose between going to the movies or going on a scenic nature hike, you’d find me at the movie theater, waiting in line for a large popcorn with extra butter. If friends called to invite me to the beach, I’d decline and meet them later at our favorite...
