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You may be feeling ok, or not. But you’re uncertain if you’re feeling well enough, or if you need help. Friends may have mentioned that therapy would help. But you think you’re fine. If you do think therapy could help, you don’t know what to ask help for. If this is the sort of talk that goes on in your head, read on.
Therapy can be enormously beneficial for those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues. But what if you don’t know if you have any of those issues? Here are 5 questions you can ask yourself to check whether you could use the help of a therapist.
Irregular sleeping patterns are usually the first signs of a mental health issue. Anxiety and ADHD tend to lead to sleeplessness, insomnia or other irregular sleep patterns. Depression and related disorders could lead to too much sleep and drowsiness during the day. Approaching a therapist or a sleep doctor can help you figure out your next steps.
Stress and overwhelm, whether created by challenges at your workplace, or in your relationships may be addressed by short term therapy. However, if stress and overwhelm are leading to emotional and mental upheaval that is impairing your basic decision making and daily functioning, then it may be a symptom of a more serious mental health issue. A therapist can diagnose and come up with a treatment plan to help you.
Your eating habits can help you gauge when there may be something going on with your health. Many people use food (emotional eating) to cope with other issues such as anxiety, depression, etc. Others may deny themselves food (bulimia, anorexia) due to social anxieties, or self confidence issues. A change in eating habits is usually a sign of mental health issues, and is best addressed by a therapist.
Many people who don’t think they have a problem, or don’t want to seek a therapist, try to solve their inner issues on their own by using escape mechanisms such as substance abuse, or addictive behaviors. What may start as a simple habit may soon lead to addiction. Most addiction patients also have an underlying mental health issue. Substance use, rather than helping to cope, in fact creates an additional chronic issue to deal with. The sooner you recognize this pattern, the better it is to seek therapy.
Mental health issues are created by disturbing negative thoughts, intense emotions, and the inability to regulate your behaviors caused by those thoughts and emotions. Sometimes they can be short term, for example, if you are grieving the loss of a relationship or a loved one. Long term issues such as mood disorders, behavioral disorders, conduct disorders, anxiety disorders, and a host of other mental health issues are also underpinned by intrusive thoughts and disruptive emotions. A therapist can help you get to the root of your issues and help overcome them.
If you recognize yourself in one or more of the above, take the first step of reaching out for help. Taking that first step can be a huge relief to unburden yourself of your issues and be able to receive help that you didn’t know you needed. Call us to see how we can help.
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Why is it so difficult to stay in recovery? Yes, your brain has already been altered by the drugs you’ve been using and so it will continue to be triggered by the cravings, but it’s not just that. There are so many other reasons that make you go against your best intentions, like if historically your family members have been addicted to alcohol or drugs. Or you feel pressured because of your friends, even though you want to stay sober. Or you feel guilty or shameful because your family doesn’t understand. Or you started young which makes it extra hard. Or you’re caught up in a toxic relationship and don’t know how to get out. Or probably most importantly, you are also dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any of the many mental health issues.
With so many factors that could be in your life, it’s easy to escape back into addiction, unless you’re really aware, determined and committed to staying strong.
So the 2 key elements you need:
We have come a long way since it was considered a stigma to go to therapy. In today’s world, it’s not just a nice to have option but a NECESSITY. At California Prime, we honestly think that it is impossible to stay the course without continuing therapy after coming out of detox. We have a well thought out transition plan for our clients and a wide range of therapeutic modalities to help them become stronger, more balanced human beings.
Here are some of our Therapy Treatments:
We also offer gender specific treatment and women-only therapy groups to make it comfortable for our clients.
It’s probably not talked about enough how important it is to establish a good daily routine for yourself to stay strong on your road to recovery. When you create a positive life-enhancing routine, what it does over time is to replace your old negative self-destructive habits.
Creating a structure in your day gives you a solid foundation for your life so that you’re not driven by boredom or confusion or anxiety to make your decisions. Having a structured routine also helps increase your confidence in yourself and your choices.
What would make a good daily routine? Here are some ideas:
Start slow and build up a routine for yourself that will work for you. Trying to cram too many things into your routine early on can make it overwhelming to keep up with. Try one thing at a time, and add another item only when you’re comfortable. Take charge of your recovery, and you will take charge of your life!
Want to learn more about how we can help with your Therapy and Routine? Text us at 949-749-3026 or Call us at 866-415-6313