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It is largely well-known that substances like drugs and alcohol can negatively impact your brain and body. The overuse of substances can lead to substance use disorder which is caused by these changes in your brain. It can also harm your body, leading to potential long-term health problems.
Marijuana is becoming easier and easier to obtain for both medical and recreational purposes. While attitudes towards marijuana usage may have become more relaxed, today’s marijuana has three times the concentration of THC than it did 25 years ago.
A person who has never struggled with mental health issues may accidentally cause you discomfort, stress, or could possibly trigger you to spiral due to ignorance or prejudice.
While attitudes towards mental illness have changed over the years due to research, the establishment of government programs, and advocacy from numerous non-profit organizations, there is still a stigma surrounding mental illness due to misconceptions, misinformation, and prejudice. Often ignorance and a lack of empathy can handicap people’s ability to understand someone who behaves differently from them or the societal norms they are accustomed to.
It’s common for people who suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD) to be misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder (BP). Bipolar I
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic disorder, meaning that it is something that people will continually struggle with, even after treatment. There are high rates of people who relapse after inpatient or other intensive types of treatment. However, research shows that people who participate in support groups have a lesser chance of relapse. Having a support group could help you stay focused on your sobriety goals.
Mental health disorders are not a new concept, although our thoughts, feelings, and knowledge of mental illness have drastically changed even in just the past decade.
If you’re feeling the build-up of nervous energy in your gut, sometimes it’s helpful to run the anxiety out of your system. The endorphins released while engaging in physical activity may help you manage your mental health symptoms
Although your seasonal depression may be beginning to lift due to the weather changing from winter to spring, you could be still finding it difficult to get out of bed or complete daily tasks. It may take some time to adjust to the change in seasons.