About twice as many women have depression as men. As a woman, your gender and depression perception are not the same as a man’s. People might think your condition is due to weakness, or they may think it’s hormonal. It is true that hormonal changes cause mood swings. However, depression in women is more pervasive…
Emotional triggers and recovery have a relationship; sobriety is more difficult, unless you know about these issues that can prevent you from reaching freedom from substance abuse. They may be certain words or places that can cause patterns for someone to go back to the past where behaviors were troublesome. Your mental health becomes stronger…
If you are a woman in search of freedom from alcohol and drugs, The Willows at Red Oak Recovery is here to help. When people are struggling with addiction, it is easy to focus on the symptoms rather than the root of what causes addiction in the first place. Our experts have a holistic approach…
Trauma is one of the most complex and widespread factors influencing addiction. Understanding the answer to the question “What is trauma?” and how it ties to substance abuse can help the recovery process. This treatment can be done with appropriate intervention and care from compassionate, patient counselors. At The Willows at Red Oak, we strive…
Women are two times more likely to develop PTSD than men. Approximately 10% of women will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Any event that overwhelms your ability to cope can cause this disorder. Examples include sudden illness, death of a loved one, accidents, physical assault, rape, and emotional abuse. PTSD symptoms in…
Have you ever asked yourself “What is psychotherapy, anyway?” Sure, you have some idea. If you’re like many people, you have a picture in your head of a person lying on a couch, chatting, while the therapist takes notes. Psychotherapy often entails talking about your problems. Yet, there are many different types of psychotherapy these…
Part of your North Carolina relapse prevention plan should include learning how to practice patience as well as attending women’s addiction treatment programs and developing coping skills in Asheville. If you struggle with patience, The Willows at Red Oak Recovery can help. Keep in mind that patience is often something people learn rather than having…
More than 300 million people worldwide struggle with depression, but many people still widely misunderstand the issue. Many people think that there is no cure for depression because it is a mental condition. However, there is a greater link between the mind and the body than many realize. The reality is that there is no…
Mental illness statistics in the United States show that it is a national problem. People from every region and background struggle with mental health issues. Conditions like anxiety and depression tend to be the most common. A dual diagnosis treatment center in NC can help you overcome your mental health struggles and overcome substance abuse.…
Thanks to technology, the medical industry has been able to create psychotropic drugs. However, these drugs come with severe side effects. On the one hand, these drugs are essential. On the other hand, the side effects can severely affect a patient’s progress. What if there was a safer method to help treat and manage brain…
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