Posts by kirby@sachsmarketinggroup.com
Fighting Depression in the Summer: You Are Not Alone
No other season gets as much positive press as summer. School’s out, the weather is warm and people plan fun vacations and outings. For those who struggle with winter-related depression, the longer days and boost in Vitamin D are certainly welcome. But what does it mean if the summer doesn’t give you the excitement that…
Read MoreWhy Is Depression on the Rise?
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on people’s lives, particularly in terms of mental health. A recent study from Boston University found that depression rates tripled over the first year of the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, roughly 8 percent of U.S. adults suffered from depression. But between March and April of 2020, this number jumped to 28 percent.…
Read MoreBreathe Life Healing Centers Welcomes Transgender People
Here at Breathe Life Healing Centers, we strive to create a compassionate, inclusive place of healing where clients can work through their mental health and substance use issues. No two clients are the same, which is why treatment is always tailored to the individual. We go beyond the issues and truly get to know each…
Read More4 Ways to Heal From Psychological Trauma
When bad things happen, it can take a while to heal from the pain. But this doesn’t mean that you have to sit and wait to feel better. There are things you can do to speed up the healing process and help yourself feel safe again. Some people are able to do this on their…
Read MoreLiving With Someone Who Has OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make it difficult to maintain healthy, happy, and secure relationships. This mental health disorder manifests as obsessive tendencies, recurring thoughts, and the desire to perform various rituals for no clear reason. If the person is unable to do these things, they become anxious and upset. Because these obsessive tendencies invade every…
Read MoreSkillful vs. Unskillful Love During Relapse
Skillful loving is not easy especially when a close friend or family member experiences a relapse. As people in recovery, it is important that we acknowledge our own limitations in being ‘helpful’ when those we love struggle. Depriving someone of their own experience of relapse can be damaging to future recovery efforts. Often our helpfulness…
Read MoreInternal Family Systems and Its Role in Restoring Balance
Do you ever feel conflicting emotions, like a part of you wants to do one thing and the other part doesn’t? When these feelings conflict, you’re likely to grapple with your internal self, beliefs, and desires. In Internal Family Systems (IFS), the idea of multiplicity thinking is normal. Every part has value and good intentions,…
Read MoreAddiction and Drug Rehab for the LGBTQIA+ Community
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning often face unique challenges not encountered by their heterosexual counterparts. Due to the stigma, discrimination, harassment and violence that this population faces, they are at an increased risk for various behavioral health issues, including substance abuse. In this article, we’re going to explore why the…
Read MoreThe Polyvagal Theory, Trauma and Mental Health
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt uncertain but couldn’t really pinpoint why? Perhaps you looked around at everyone else in the room, but they appeared to be unbothered. Unfortunately, you were unable to shake the feeling that something was ‘off.’ While you don’t always realize it, your body is constantly taking…
Read MoreChemsex – What Is It and Why Is It Dangerous?
Chemsex is the paired use of drugs, usually methamphetamine, with sexual behavior. The term ‘chemsex’ originated in the United Kingdom to refer to gay men who struggle with stimulant drugs and sex. This is a common combination because the drugs heighten confidence and sexual desire, as well as numb uncomfortable feelings associated with gay sex.…
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