Tag: recovery

Could My Sleeping Patterns Be Tied to a Mood Disorder?

September 19, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

There are many factors involved in mood disorders, so it’s important to speak with a licensed healthcare professional in order to receive an accurate diagnosis. However, recent studies are showing that if we are experiencing disruptive sleep-wake cycles, this could… Read More ›

5 Common Experiences Anyone With An Anxiety Disorder Will Understand

September 19, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Anxiety

If you’ve been diagnosed with any type of anxiety disorder, you’re likely very familiar with symptoms such as restlessness, being easily exhausted, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleeping problems, and more. Anxiety can cause a lot of distress, even interfering… Read More ›

Is There A Lot of Pain with Benzodiazepine Withdrawal?

September 18, 2018 Avalon Malibu Addiction QA

Most often used for anxiety, epilepsy and alcohol dependence, benzodiazepines are man-made drugs that help treat symptoms such as the reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts, unusual talkativeness, agitation, and more. By increasing GABA (a neurotransmitter in the central nervous… Read More ›

7 Writing Assignments That Will Get You Started on a Positive Mindset

September 18, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Treatment

One of the key phrases in recovery is that “each day is a new day”. Just as the sun sets and rises each day, you can rest assured that you will have yet another opportunity to tackle this thing called… Read More ›

Could Virtual Reality Assist Mindfulness in Those with BPD?

September 17, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA Bipolar Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects nearly 4 million people in the United States alone, according to Very Well Mind. Characterized by unstable moods, self-perception, and behaviors, BPD may cause individuals to dissociate – disconnect from thoughts or sense of identity… Read More ›

Your Ultimate Guide to DBT and Borderline Personality Disorder Recovery

September 17, 2018 Avalon Malibu Recovery Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder that involves unstable moods, self-perceptions, and behavior. Typical symptoms of BPD involve efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, instability regarding relationships, distorted sense of self, impulsive and often dangerous behaviors, self-harm,… Read More ›

What Should I Do If I’m Seeing or Hearing Things?

September 14, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Seeing or hearing things can be quite distressing. If you’ve recently been told that some of the things you are claiming to hear or see aren’t really there, it’s natural to feel confused and even panicked. You may be thinking… Read More ›

3 Movies and Shows That Misrepresent Bipolar Disorder In Many Ways

September 14, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Bipolar Disorder

There’s no doubt that television shows, movies, music and more have an influence on societal views. For those who don’t know or aren’t aware of people around them who have mental illnesses, these media sources may seem like primary examples… Read More ›

Schizophrenia And Social Cognition: Everything You Need To Know

September 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu News Mental Health

Schizophrenia involves a breakdown between a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, which can lead to faulty perceptions, inappropriate actions, withdrawal from reality and an overall sense of mental fragmentation. Many people with schizophrenia are misunderstood because of the way they… Read More ›