While many of us may not fully understand the meaning of codependency, we probably know people that are in codependent relationships. Codependency is an unhealthy behavior that occurs when one person in a codependent relationship often struggles with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma disorders, or other mental health issues. It is not known how many families … Read more
Is There a Relationship to Drinking Alcohol and Anxiety? Alcohol affects our mood in many ways by altering brain activity. Alcohol also causes dehydration and alters blood sugar levels which can cause nervousness and shaking. Heavy drinking has been shown to increase the risk for developing anxiety disorder in many people. What comes first anxiety … Read more
The term Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / OCD is often used casually in conversation, however, it’s a serious illness. People suffering from OCD have obsessive unwanted intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, invasive thoughts can lead a person to seek relief by carrying out repetitive behaviors – known as compulsions or obsessions. Each person is affected by their own … Read more