Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Not long ago, I watched a documentary about Amy Winehouse that you’ve probably already seen. It’s called Amy and came out in 2015. I’d wanted to watch it for awhile, but never get around it. It packs a punch. Some of the most fun parts are watching Amy Winehouse performing at the beginning of her career. Her…
Stilnox is the brand name for the insomnia medication zolpidem. Imidazopyridine is a GABA receptor antagonist that slows down the activity of the brain. Non-benzodiazepines are imidazopyridine-class drugs. A completely different class of drugs with the same advantages, disadvantages, and risks as benzodiazepines. As a result, its effects are similar to those of benzodiazepines. Stilnox…
The online therapy industry has been on the rise for years. Some studies show that as many as 2 million people in America alone are already using an online therapy platform to treat mental and emotional disorders. As of 2022, it’s expected that the number will grow by another 50%. This post will explore the…
At least 15 percent of South Africans are said to have a drug problem, according to the country’s Central Drug Authority. According to an article published on Parent24, we’ve gone from 8 787 people admitted for drug treatment in 2016 in SA to 10 047 in 2017. This video illustrates problem of addiction in South…
It was Socrates who said, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Self-reflection is integral to happiness; the ability to examine your life and to evaluate the course you are on, then to stop and make changes to your thoughts and behaviours to be more in line with who you really are, is in essence…
To decide whether you suffer from a trauma-related stress disorder, you should understand the basic differences between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). The basic distinction between PTSD and C-PTSD can be summarised as follows: PTSD can be caused by a single traumatic incident. C-PTSD is usually caused by multiple (or…