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There’s a significant amount of pressure on women during the holidays. With constant demands on your time and energy, this merry time of year can positively and negatively impact your mental health. It’s critical to take a step back and regroup if you’ve begun to feel overwhelmed or stressed during this time. Doing so will…
The holidays are a fantastic time of the year, where people can gather with friends and family members. However, at the same time, this season comes with its fair share of stress and anxiety, leading to challenges for women in recovery. Between financial strain, unrealistic expectations, and reunions with old friends and family who you…
Triggers for alcohol abuse are environmental, emotional, or social circumstances that encourage women to revert to their alcohol use. If a woman gives in to these triggers, they may relapse. Therefore, it’s vital to learn what your alcohol addiction triggers are during alcohol abuse treatment. Then you can prevent relapsing, allowing you to stay sober…
When someone you love is coping with the effects of trauma, you are also affected. It isn’t uncommon for people who are supporting those who have been traumatized to feel the effects of one’s trauma. They may develop similar symptoms of traumatic stress, which is called secondary trauma. To care for your loved ones and…
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…
Each year, thousands of babies are born struggling with the signs of withdrawal. In most cases, their pregnant mother did not seek treatment because they were afraid of the judgment people often associate with substance abuse recovery. Many treatment centers are not equipped to deal with the unique issues that women face during substance abuse.…
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to know what to do. However, when that loved one is also a mother, the challenge increases significantly. Many people wonder how to help a mother who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, particularly if she has people who depend on her. You…
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,…