According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. That’s almost 60 million people. Yet for many people
Anxious thoughts that you feel you cannot control. Increasing reliance on alcohol to get through the day. Compulsively checking social media and coming away drained and nervous. Not wanting to
The impact of trauma can still affect your life today, even if the traumatic event happened many years ago. And this is even more true when you’ve experienced trauma from
Perhaps you’ve heard of trauma-informed care within addiction and mental health treatment facilities. It’s a key aspect of our treatment programs here at Integrative Life Center. But have you heard
For people suffering from depression, anxiety, or both, every day can be a struggle. Common tasks can feel exhausting, and activities that used to bring joy are suddenly empty and
Momentarily “freaking out,” or having a panic attack? Everyday problem solving, or persistent worry? Just a little indigestion, or physical symptoms of anxiety? It can be hard to tell the
Unwanted intrusive thoughts. Repetitive, perfectionist behaviors. Avoidance of triggering situations. A person suffering from trauma and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) may experience many or all of these symptoms. Often linked
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective treatment. With its characteristic intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), OCD can severely impact daily life and functioning.
Can you imagine something happening to you decades ago still having an influence on your life today? When you experience trauma in childhood, its impact can be far-reaching, lasting well
It is not uncommon to hear someone in pop culture or casual conversation say jokingly, “I’m so OCD!” Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the better-known–but perhaps least properly understood–mental
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