Author: Shara Turner, LPC, MSC, NCC, NARM

  • Learn about the definitions, symptoms, and treatment options for post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.

    What is the Difference Between PTS and PTSD?

    Learn about the definitions, symptoms, and treatment options for post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.

  • Learn what triggers PTSD, how to identify them, and strategies to manage symptoms. Discover common triggers, like loud noises or crowded places, and why everyone's triggers are unique.

    What Happens When PTSD is Triggered?

    Learn what triggers PTSD, how to identify them, and strategies to manage symptoms. Discover common triggers, like loud noises or crowded places, and why everyone's triggers are unique.

  • Explore the different healthcare approaches within the field of mental health treatment, including allopathic medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Learn about the various CAM treatments available, such as mind-body therapies, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, biofield therapy, and whole medical systems. Find out if CAM could be the right option for you or your loved one.

    The Nature of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Explore the different healthcare approaches within the field of mental health treatment, including allopathic medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Learn about the various CAM treatments available, such as mind-body therapies, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, biofield therapy, and whole medical systems. Find out if CAM could be the right option for you or your loved one.

  • Struggling with sadness, hopelessness, or lack of interest? Learn about depression, its symptoms, causes, and available treatments. Seek help from a medical professional for a better well-being.

    What Vitamins Can Help with Depression?

    Struggling with sadness, hopelessness, or lack of interest? Learn about depression, its symptoms, causes, and available treatments. Seek help from a medical professional for a better well-being.

  • Discover how cats offer unconditional love, emotional support, and a sense of purpose to individuals struggling with depression. Learn about the calming effect of their presence, the release of happy chemicals in the brain, and the soothing power of their purring.

    How Do Cats Help with Depression?

    Discover how cats offer unconditional love, emotional support, and a sense of purpose to individuals struggling with depression. Learn about the calming effect of their presence, the release of happy chemicals in the brain, and the soothing power of their purring.

  • Learn how to avoid relapsing into former behaviors and stay on track with your recovery. Utilize a support system, identify triggers, use coping methods, eat healthy, exercise, keep your mind occupied, and remember your long-term goals.

    Relapse Prevention: Tips for Staying on Track

    Learn how to avoid relapsing into former behaviors and stay on track with your recovery. Utilize a support system, identify triggers, use coping methods, eat healthy, exercise, keep your mind occupied, and remember your long-term goals.

  • Discover the emotional distress and impact of cheating trauma, and learn effective strategies to overcome betrayal and heal your mental well-being.

    How to Overcome Cheating Trauma

    Discover the emotional distress and impact of cheating trauma, and learn effective strategies to overcome betrayal and heal your mental well-being.

  • SGB is a medical procedure that temporarily blocks sympathetic nerve impulses, helping alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Learn more about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

    What is SGB for PTSD and How Does it Work?

    SGB is a medical procedure that temporarily blocks sympathetic nerve impulses, helping alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Learn more about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

  • Alcohol Abuse in America

    Alcohol Abuse in America

    How Widespread is Alcohol Abuse in America? Alcohol abuse is a significant issue in the United States, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), it is estimated that 221.3 million people ages 12 and older (78.5% of this age group) reported that they…

  • Discover the connection between depression and fatigue, explore the symptoms and causes, and learn effective management strategies for improving your quality of life.

    Can Depression Make You Tired?

    Discover the connection between depression and fatigue, explore the symptoms and causes, and learn effective management strategies for improving your quality of life.

  • Find the right treatment facility for your mental health needs. Learn the differences between inpatient and outpatient treatment options and make an informed decision for your recovery journey.

    Understanding Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment

    Find the right treatment facility for your mental health needs. Learn the differences between inpatient and outpatient treatment options and make an informed decision for your recovery journey.

  • Learn about the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of PTSD in first responders. Discover the importance of seeking help and treatment for a better quality of life.

    What Is PTSD for First Responders?

    Learn about the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of PTSD in first responders. Discover the importance of seeking help and treatment for a better quality of life.

  • how common is ptsd and cptsd

    How Common is PTSD And CPTSD?

    Learn about CPTSD, a mental health condition resulting from chronic or repeated trauma. Discover symptoms, prevalence, causes, and the importance of seeking professional help.

  • Learn about the differences between MPD and CPTSD, their diagnostic criteria, and how they develop as a result of trauma. Gain a deeper understanding of these mental disorders and their impact on individuals.

    What is Worse – MPD or PTSD?

    Learn about the differences between MPD and CPTSD, their diagnostic criteria, and how they develop as a result of trauma. Gain a deeper understanding of these mental disorders and their impact on individuals.

  • Benefits That Happen When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

    Benefits That Happen When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

    Immediate Health Benefits of Quitting Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal When you stop drinking, your body undergoes a detoxification process to eliminate alcohol from your system. This process can result in withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, nausea, and insomnia. It’s essential to be prepared for these symptoms and seek medical help if necessary, as severe alcohol…

  • How to Deal with an Alcoholic Husband

    How to Deal with an Alcoholic Husband

    Understanding Alcoholism What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an inability to manage drinking habits, despite the negative effects on one’s life. AUD can range from mild to severe, and includes both binge drinking and heavy drinking. Binge drinking is the consumption of a large amount…

  • Alcohol Detox With Librium

    Alcohol Detox With Librium

    Understanding Alcohol Detoxification The Process of Alcohol Detox Alcohol detoxification, or alcohol detox, is the process that occurs when you stop consuming alcohol, allowing your body to remove the toxins and chemicals built up from prolonged use. Detox is usually the first step in a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include medical detox and inpatient…

  • Learn about the leading cause of PTSD, the symptoms, and the importance of seeking professional help. Discover effective treatment options for managing and improving quality of life.

    What is the Leading Cause of PTSD?

    Learn about the leading cause of PTSD, the symptoms, and the importance of seeking professional help. Discover effective treatment options for managing and improving quality of life.

  • What is an Alcoholic Narcissist?

    What is an Alcoholic Narcissist?

    Understanding the Nature of Alcoholic Narcissism Alcoholic narcissism is a term used to describe individuals who exhibit both narcissistic traits and struggle with alcohol addiction. To better understand this phenomenon, it is essential to explore the relationship between narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as the specific characteristics and behaviors…

  • Experience the complexity of trauma and how trauma therapists provide a safe space for clients to heal, manage symptoms, and develop coping skills using techniques like CBT, EMDR, and somatic experiencing.

    Why Is Trauma Therapy So Hard?

    Experience the complexity of trauma and how trauma therapists provide a safe space for clients to heal, manage symptoms, and develop coping skills using techniques like CBT, EMDR, and somatic experiencing.

  • Explore the effects of depression on siblings and learn how to recognize and support your sibling through their journey with mental illness. Seek professional help for effective treatment.

    How to Help a Sibling with Depression

    Explore the effects of depression on siblings and learn how to recognize and support your sibling through their journey with mental illness. Seek professional help for effective treatment.