Many people use the terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” interchangeably, but the two are not synonymous. While they share some common symptoms, they also have different intensities and durations. Understanding the difference can help you determine whether you have anxiety or a panic disorder. What Is a Panic Attack? Panic...
Meditation is a timeless practice that can bring a wide range of benefits, including serving as a coping strategy for lowering stress and improving your mental health. However, if you have never meditated before, you might not know where to start. In honor of National Meditation Month, here’s our...
Since 1949, Mental Health America has led the way in observing Mental Health Month every May. All month, you can work on the ongoing goal of decreasing the stigma around mental illnesses and encouraging people you know to do the same. You can also increase your awareness of mental health...
At New Found Life, we were fortunate enough to receive a clipping from a plant that was derived from the plant that Bill W. had at his bedside shortly before he died. Here is how the story goes: "Also known as Swedish Ivy, the Bill W. plant comes with a great...
It’s possible for some people to experiment with drugs and alcohol without becoming reliant on these substances. However, circumstances are vastly different for those who are vulnerable to developing an addiction. Once the pervasive pull of a substance use disorder takes over your life, you lose the ability to...
Shame, guilt and hopelessness can be heavy burdens to bear. These poisonous emotions affect your relationship with the world and color every interaction with others. Even when you feel good about yourself, there could still be a tiny voice in the back of your mind saying, “You don’t deserve...
If you have a friend or family member in recovery from a substance use disorder, you’ve seen how diligently they’ve worked toward their health and wellness goals, and you likely have gained a newfound respect for them. That’s why it can be so disappointing when you discover they have...
In the absence of a healthy outlet for complex emotions like frustration, anger, self-loathing and hopelessness, some people choose to deliberately hurt themselves through methods like burning, scratching, cutting or hair-pulling. It can be difficult to understand what might cause someone to turn to self-harm when most mentally healthy...
As an addiction worsens, it can disrupt the entire family dynamic, causing family members’ roles and relationships to shift. Witnessing a loved one’s struggle with substance abuse might also cause you to wrestle with complex emotions like anger, guilt and shame. You want to help your family member and...
At the heart of many people’s struggles with substance abuse, therapists often discover unaddressed mental and emotional health challenges that led their clients to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. One of the most prevalent of these is trauma, especially in women. What is trauma, and how can you address...
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