Self Medication for Depression

Are You Self Medicating Depression?

Addiction, Depression, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Depression is a very personal condition. People who don’t suffer from a depressive illness have difficulty understanding just how debilitating it can be. For those who do suffer from depression, there’s always a sense of darkness and desperation. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from this mental health condition may begin self-medicating depression. It’s no secret…

a woman sitting in the rain needing help with how to control anxiety

How to Control Anxiety

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

If you suffer from anxiety, you know how debilitating it becomes. It is enough to completely shut you down and prevent you from fully enjoying life. Anxiety also has the ability to come out of nowhere. Suffering from anxiety itself can actually bring about more anxiety, creating a never-ending cycle. However, it doesn’t need to…