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SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a form of depression linked to the changes in the season. In most cases, the person’s seasonal depression appears and disappears around the same time each year. For many people, these symptoms may begin in autumn and continue throughout the winter, draining your energy and making you highly emotional.…
Thanksgiving is a time for eating with and being with the people you love. However, if you don’t drink or use drugs because you’re in recovery for addiction, this holiday poses a real challenge. Alcohol can play a significant role in many Thanksgiving celebrations in our country. As a result, navigating the holiday without alcohol…
A healthy relationship with food can be challenging to develop, especially when many people don’t understand what this means. A healthy relationship with food means that you are eating for a range of physiological reasons rather than emotional reasons. You should also be able to stop eating when your mind and body are completely satisfied.…
Eating disorder treatments involve learning to have a healthy relationship with food through psychological treatment and medical treatment. In some cases, the individual may require their treatment provider to prescribe medications. An eating disorder treatment center will work with you to determine which treatment options are right for you. There are a variety of treatments…
In many cases, when you love someone, you become blind to their faults. Unfortunately, that also means that you may not notice when your wife is battling an addiction. Many people say that they were taken aback when their partner told them they were seeking addiction treatment. Unfortunately, the signs of addiction may not always…
Unlike other diseases, the research suggests that there is no one specific cause of mental health conditions. As a result, the cause of eating disorders is difficult to determine. Because of this fact, anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, you are able to overcome this condition. If you or a woman you love needs…
Eating disorders are a major problem across the country. Millions of people of every socio-economic class, race, and gender are impacted by this mental health condition. In some cases, an eating disorder may be in your own home. If you suspect your daughter needs eating disorder treatment, a women’s treatment center, such as Crossroads Maine,…
Eating disorders are common across the country. Anyone can be impacted by these challenging conditions, leaving many people feeling lost and bewildered. To make matters worst, many people do not understand the dangers of eating disorders. At our women’s eating disorder treatment center, we know that eating disorders pose unique challenges. However, we also know…
On September 10, people across the globe will celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day. On this unique and solemn day, we remember those who have lost their lives to suicide and consider how to prevent future acts. At Crossroads Maine, we want to take this special day to consider how suicide affects the people closest to…
From time to time, everyone feels sad or hopeless from time to time. However, there may come a time when you wonder if you should seek help for depression. A good rule of thumb is that if your feelings of sadness or hopelessness last for over two weeks, you may need to contact a depression…