by RefreshMH | May 20, 2019 | addiction, Uncategorized
“That’s a good deal. I’ve gotta get it!” We’ve all used that phrase to justify a purchase. This may be a passive problem for some, but for others, it’s a straight shot to shopping addiction. Before you get tied up in the good deal...
by RefreshMH | Jul 17, 2018 | addiction, couples counseling, depression, life transitions, Uncategorized
Ever look back on a movie from years ago and see it in a whole new light? That’s the experience I just had with Runaway Bride, a classic romantic comedy from 1999. As I laughed and cried watching Julia Roberts fall in love with Richard Gere, I reached a scene...
by RefreshMH | Jun 21, 2018 | addiction, mental health, Uncategorized
Most celebrities keep their personal struggles private for fear of public rejection. Demi Lovato uses those struggles to show people it’s okay to be flawed. She has battled with everything from addiction to bulimia to bipolar disorder, and she has come out on...
by RefreshMH | Apr 13, 2018 | addiction
Social media addiction is a growing problem that often goes unnoticed. What starts as casual socialization turns into a long-lasting addiction with significant consequences. If you have experienced some of the signs of social media addiction, there are steps you can...
by RefreshMH | Apr 12, 2018 | addiction
Social media is just as addictive as drugs, alcohol, or gambling. Being addicted to Facebook and Instagram may seem harmless at first, but it can have significant unforeseen consequences. Suddenly you feel depressed, unproductive and downright irritable, all because...
by RefreshMH | Mar 30, 2017 | addiction
What is addiction? Many drugs (including alcohol) and behaviors that provide either pleasure (gambling, video games, sex, etc.) or relief from pain pose a risk of addiction which is a: Chronic disorder precipitated by a combination of genetic,...
