Is It Stress, or Is It Anxiety?

Is It Stress, or Is It Anxiety?

Stress and anxiety can mimic each other in many ways, but chronic anxiety is very different than situational or temporary stress. Both stress and anxiety are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an external trigger while anxiety is persistent...
Prolonged Grief Disorder: When the Sorrow Never Fades

Prolonged Grief Disorder: When the Sorrow Never Fades

When you lose someone you love, the grief can be overwhelming. It’s normal to feel sorrow, numbness, anger, anxiety, guilt, and so many other difficult emotions. While those feelings don’t disappear overnight, in most cases, they gradually become less intense and more...
When Your Loved One Is Away in an Addiction Center

When Your Loved One Is Away in an Addiction Center

If your loved one has made the choice to go away for rehab, he or she has taken a positive first step toward recovery. You want to be as supportive and encouraging as possible, but that may be difficult to do if the chosen inpatient treatment center is far from home....