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Meditation is an amazing practice that allows you to control your thoughts over time and become more present in the moment. When you first start, it can feel like a fools errand. The idea of clearing your mind of all active thoughts and just being feels foreign to anyone who suffers from anxiety, restlessness, or distractibility. ... [more]

Many of the mental health medications that doctors regularly prescribe for various mental health conditons are not compatible with pregnancy. Some have not even been tested. However, there is little consistency from doctor to doctor about what medications are okay to take and what to avoid. Many OBGYNs default to the opinion of your psychiatrist, while psychiatrists try to default to the opinion of your OBGYN - leaving you confused and forced to make the decision for yourself. Here’s the story of how I decided to stop taking medicine during my pregnancy. ... [more]

Wouldn't it be great if you could just quit substance abuse one time and the decision was irreversible? While that may be the case for someone out there, the vast majority of people will have to quit multiple times before they finally put down a substance for good. ... [more]

Not all sucididal thoughts are the same. There are people who have sucidal ideation - imagining the world will be a better place without them in it. There are also intrusive suicidal thoughts where a person isn’t suicidal at all, but they are bothered by voices in their head telling them to kill themself or keep having visions of them killing themselves when they do things like crossing the street (jumping in front of oncoming traffic). Then, there are those that are actively suicidal and making plans for their death. They have thought about what methods they would use, who would get their stuff, and who would take care of their family and pets. This article would explore each type of suicidal thoughts, who is most at risk for each, and how to combat each one. ... [more]

Many people put on a fake smile from day-to-day to make life easier for those around them while they silently suffer. Learning to share with the right people can help you find the support you desperately crave, without burdening the wrong people. This article will help you identify your support system, or create one if you don't have anyone currently. It will also offer tips on how to have more "ereal" conversations with the people in your life that claim they care about you. ... [more]

When you have bipolar disorder, it's easy to get caught up in a new idea, relationship, job, or hobby. With the excitement of mania powering your imagination, anything seems possible, meant to be, and profitable. But, many of these ideas will not capture your long-term interest and plans you make fall apart. This article will discuss this common issue and the questions you can ask yourself in the moment to determine whether or not to invest yourself in a new project - a skill that can take years to develop and may never occur for many people, saving you time, money, embarrassment, and resources. ... [more]

Without a solid reason to quit, it's never going to happen. This article helps you get past all of the superfluous reasons you want to stop using a substance and helps you get to the heart of your motivational core values so that you can make a true commitment to changing your lifestyle. ... [more]