10 Things No One Tells You About Depression
Experiencing depression is a normal part of life. As they say, life still happens on life’s terms. This means that there are both good and bad things that happen in our lifetime – it’s part of the human experience. There are weddings and divorces, births and deaths, promotions and getting fired, and so on. However, . . . . Continue Reading
Substance Abuse and Low-Self Esteem in Women
When someone has low self-esteem, it means they think very poorly of themselves; it’s more than low self-confidence. It’s an internalized belief that they have little or no self-worth. The development of our self-esteem begins in the early stages of childhood, and stays with us for the rest of our lives – shaping us in . . . . Continue Reading
Addiction and Depression in Women
Are you often overwhelmed with feelings of being tired, helpless, and hopeless? Do you feel sad a lot of the time? Do you find that you don’t experience pleasure from spending time with your family or friends? Do you find it difficult to focus, function, and work? Are you having trouble sleeping or are you . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs Your Relationship is Getting in the Way of Your Recovery
When we’re in a relationship and we are in love (or think we are), we tend to see everything through rose colored glasses. Most of the time, it’s because we don’t want to listen to our friends or our supports who are telling us what’s really going on. In my experience, most women in recovery . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Deal with the Post-Holiday Blues
The holidays have just ended and many of us are returning to work or school after nice, long breaks and days off. This can be a really hard time of the year; the post-holiday blues can happen for many people after having vacation time with family and friends. It usually occurs within the first few . . . . Continue Reading
Dual Diagnosed Women
Dual Diagnosed Women Defined Dual diagnosis or comorbidity are both terms that are used in the medical profession that mean a person has two medical conditions occurring at the same time. Often, these terms are specifically used in the addictions field and mean that the patient has both a substance abuse or addiction issue and . . . . Continue Reading
Movie Review: There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way in the fast lane of the Taconic State Parkway in New York for nearly two miles, before colliding head-on with an oncoming SUV. The end result was tragic: 8 casualties including herself, her 2 year-old daughter, three nieces, and all three people . . . . Continue Reading
Postpartum Depression and Alcoholism
It isn’t any news that alcohol use and depression often time coexist. But for women who are pregnant some of this news may come as a surprise. Women who experience depression symptoms, binge drink or smoke at any point during their pregnancy are at risk for depression and alcohol use during their first postpartum year.