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Signs of Chronic Anxiety

Chronic anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and persistent fear. It can also cause debilitating physical symptoms. For this reason, a person struggling with chronic anxiety must get the help they deserve through anxiety treatment programs.   The signs of chronic anxiety can interfere with a person’s daily activities to the point …

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What Is Crippling Anxiety?

What is crippling anxiety, and what does crippling anxiety feel like? It causes significant physical and mental distress and interrupts a person’s daily activities. Ultimately, it decreases their quality of life. Treatment can help, but a person struggling with severe anxiety must receive help from a residential anxiety treatment center as soon as possible.   The …

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Warning Signs of a Nervous Breakdown

A “nervous breakdown” is a term often thrown around casually. People say they’re “having a nervous breakdown” when what they really mean is that they feel overwhelmed or stressed. However, a nervous breakdown is an actual mental health event that requires the support of a mental health treatment center.   A nervous breakdown is a type …

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How to Overcome Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is a debilitating condition. Unfortunately, individuals don’t always realize that extreme discomfort in social situations is treatable. Inpatient anxiety treatment centers can provide the education, skills, and mental health support needed for overcoming social anxiety disorder.   Promises is a mental and behavioral health treatment center. We offer targeted residential programs for mental health …

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Introvert, Shy, Socially Anxious: What’s the Difference?

While introversion, shyness, and social anxiety are all interrelated, they are actually quite different. Understanding the distinctions between them is important in order to accurately identify and receive the kind of help that will be most beneficial. Once you have an accurate diagnosis, you can begin treating the root cause and managing your symptoms. Promises …

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How Anxiety Derails Addiction Recovery

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. Almost 30% of Americans struggle with it at some point in their lives. And if you have an anxiety disorder, research shows you’re two to three times more likely to struggle with substance abuse than the general population. It’s a combination that …

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Stress vs. Anxiety as Triggers for Addiction: Which Is Worse?

There’s a lot to be said about stress vs. anxiety as triggers for addiction. Both are significant drivers of substance abuse, but which is worse? It’s a tricky question, but most addiction treatment specialists and studies confirm that anxiety is typically the more potent catalyst for drug or alcohol problems. What’s the difference between stress …

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

As a strategy for transcendence rather than coping, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an intriguing option for many people struggling with mental health disorders. ACT believes people have the potential to live full and prosperous lives. This potential isn’t affected by anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues they may …

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Avoidant Personality Disorder vs. Social Anxiety

Avoidant personality disorder treatment and antisocial personality disorder treatment are different. The two disorders are often confused with social anxiety, but they are not the same.  There are certain features of these conditions that overlap, but there are also distinct and unique features that characterize each one. If you think you need help with social …

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