Codependency and interdependency are two terms often used interchangeably, but they are actually different. The key difference between codependency and interdependency is that codependency involves dependence on another to the point where it negatively impacts their life. Interdependence involves sharing roles but not being so dependent on another person that you lose yourself. Both can […]
Getting help with depression starts with identifying it, which isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It’s not always clear when a low mood is a typical sadness or grief and when depression has taken hold. Sometimes depression hides behind other emotions like anger, which makes it harder to identify.Want to know more about depression
What is a moral injury? As you might guess from the name, it’s an injury or wound not to your physical body, but to your conscience or sense of personal ethics. A veteran’s organization defines it this way: “Moral injury is when one feels they have violated their conscience or moral compass when they take
Paranoia is one of the most common symptoms of schizophrenia, affecting a majority of people living with this condition. Paranoia can come and go, or it can be a constant struggle. It is important to understand that feeling paranoid is not a sign that you are crazy. It is actually an understandable reaction to what
Do you find the moods of others dictate how you feel? Do you try to control others to control your happiness? If so, you may be struggling with codependency. Codependency is common when there is an addict in the family. Often, codependency occurs with types of mental illness, including anxiety and depression. If you’re struggling with codependency,
When you’re seeking treatment to improve your mental health, it can be hard to understand all the different types of therapies available to you. Two of the most common types of therapies available today are cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, known as CBT and DBT. Deciding which of these therapies makes the most
People pleasing and trauma may not immediately seem to be connected, but for many, they are. We can respond to traumatic events in a lot of different ways, and if the techniques we use to manage them are successful, at least in the short term, they can become patterns.There are four primary ways to confront
The ups and downs of bipolar disorder can be challenging to manage. But with the right skills, you can get through manic episodes feeling more balanced. Enroll in a bipolar disorder treatment program to learn how to manage your condition to improve your quality of life.When you choose mental health treatment at Promises Five Palms,
Mental health treatment centers understand the importance of dealing with and healing trauma. Things that happened years or even decades ago can have a continuing influence if they’re not addressed and can keep you from moving forward and meeting your goals. Sometimes it’s easy to connect your current challenges to a past event or ongoing
Many people struggling with the disease of addiction never get help. Unfortunately, these people either end up losing their lives or having their lifetime stolen by the disease, often spending their days confined in jail cells or institutions. With the help of Promises Five Palms mental health treatment program, 12-step programs, and other recovery tools
