Rising Roads Recovery

Almost everyone has had the feeling that they’re watching themselves. Sometimes when you’re tired or stressed, you can experience the sensation you’re watching yourself from outside your body or not in control of your movements. When this feeling persists or makes it difficult for you to function, it is called depersonalization. This is a real […]

In recent years, “triggered” has become somewhat of a catch-all buzzword to describe anything that makes people upset. But if you are a trauma survivor, you know that triggers can be overwhelming, unpredictable and cause you to restrict your life in hopes of avoiding them. What Are Trauma Triggers? Trauma triggers can be anything that

Contrary to widespread stereotypes, eating disorders can affect people of any race, age, gender identity or belief system. Another misconception is that eating disorders are a choice, not a severe mental illness. Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes, and no two people have an identical experience. What Causes Eating Disorders? According to an

Online shopping is a convenience many of us take for granted. With only a couple of quick clicks or keystrokes, we can order anything from a pencil to a car to show up on our doorsteps a few days later. The lure of the internet makes it almost too easy to buy things online –

Addiction is a holistic issue that can affect every facet of your life, including your ability to maintain meaningful employment. Bouncing between jobs or having large gaps in your resume can be red flags for potential employers, making it harder for you to find work you enjoy. Participating in career development training during addiction recovery

Though researchers have thoroughly studied the pervasive problem of bullying, most studies have focused on immediate intervention and prevention. Still, the effects of childhood bullying can be widespread and persist into adulthood, including social and emotional issues, mental health disorders, substance abuse and decreased academic performance. Victims may also become acutely socially anxious, which can

If you live with chronic pain, anxiety, depression or insomnia, your doctor may write you a prescription for a specific medication to help you find relief. While these drugs can improve your quality of life in the short term, they can also be habit-forming and cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit taking

While any trauma can have long-lasting ramifications, some events are significant enough that future generations feel a ripple effect. You may have grown up with intergenerational trauma if your great-grandparents or grandparents survived World War II, the Holocaust or the Great Depression. Similarly, your children’s children might mature into adulthood touched by the echoes of

Diet culture rests on the idea of exclusion, or restricting what you eat by eliminating specific foods. However, denying yourself choices that are supposedly “bad” or “off-limits” can lead to intense cravings and preoccupation with all the things you’ve told yourself you can’t have. In contrast, taking a more neutral stance without judging yourself harshly