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What is Vitamin D Deficiency?

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Vitamin D deficiency is a common condition with implications for mental health. Several randomized controlled trials have now shown that raising vitamin D levels in individuals with a deficiency can help mitigate the effects of depression. You obtain vitamin D through food and the sun. With summer right around the corner, spending time outdoors with […]

Do You Have the Winter Blues, or is It SAD?

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This time of year means a time change, shorter days, and colder weather. For some people, the focus is on the holidays and breaking out favorite sweaters. For others, it brings on a bout of negative moods many call the winter blues, but it may be more than that. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a […]

What is the Big Deal About Self-Care Anyway?

When it comes to self-care in recovery, self-care takes on a whole new meaning.

In order for humans to withstand survival, practicing self-care is a must. You tried to take care of yourself during your addiction by making sure that you had everything you needed to remain drunk or high for as long as possible. This meant that you would spend most of your day obsessing about how you […]