Road To Recovery

Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack: How To Tell the Difference

Chest tightness? Shortness of breath? Heart pounding like a drum? Is it a panic attack vs heart attack? We know how scary that feels! In moments like these, fear is easy to take over. Both conditions share similar symptoms, but one is life-threatening. If you know the difference, it can help you stay calm, feel
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Grounding Techniques to Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks

Panic Attacks can make you feel like everything is spinning out of control. My heart races, my breath shortens, and it feels like danger is everywhere! But hey, we have good news: it’s the grounding techniques for panic attacks that can help you get back to feeling yourself, feel calm, and stay present in the
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Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Peace

Healing from narcissistic abuse is an overwhelming and difficult journey. If you have ever been through emotional, psychological, or even physical trauma at the hands of someone who constantly belittled, manipulated, or mistreated you, the path to recovery can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. However, healing from narcissistic abuse is possible; there is hope. It is
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Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome: The Hidden Trauma You Didn’t Know You Had

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship where something was constantly wrong? And you could not figure out exactly what? If yes, then you have experienced manipulation, control, or emotional harm, but you cannot name it! Narcissistic abuse syndrome is often the hidden trauma behind these feelings, and many people don’t even realize they
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Drug Abuse

Shining a Light on Bereavement and Grief: SAMHSA Recognizes National Grief Awareness Week

Grief, in many ways, is a universal experience. In the United States alone, millions of people experience grief and bereavement each year due to a variety of reasons, including the loss of loved ones or experiencing a traumatic event, illness, disaster, or violence. The number of individuals reporting grief and bereavement has increased in recent years, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic, overdose epidemic, and elevated rates of suicide.