PTSD Flashbacks: What You Should Know
PTSD Flashbacks Whenever post-traumatic stress disorder is represented in movies, the protagonist will be brought back into the moment that traumatized them. Usually, this is symbolized with a sudden visual...
03Dec
Shaking After Drinking
Alcohol Tremors, Hangover Shakes, and Shivering Many binge drinkers are familiar with the tremors that follow a big night out. Some people feel them all over, while others report that...
23Nov
Are You Emotionally Exhausted?
Life is full of ups and downs. While we may have seasons of rest, it’s also possible to experience periods of intense stress. During these times, it’s easy to...
16Nov
Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
As winter sweeps into the Pacific Northwest, residents brace for seasonal sadness. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a condition affecting an estimated 10 million Americans – many of whom...
09Nov
Trauma Bonding in an Addicted Household
Addiction can change our loved ones into completely different people. As they become more reliant on substances, their priorities and behaviors shift. Suddenly, their drug of choice becomes the...
04Nov
What are the Early Warning Signs of Psychosis?
On the Lakeside-Milam blog, we’ve previously discussed psychosis: a combination of hallucinations and delusions that can be brought on by heavy drug use. Sometimes, individuals can begin to enter...
22Oct
How To Recover From Burnout
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, but if you’re overwhelmed for weeks or months on end, you may begin to experience severe side effects. That’s burnout. While...
13Oct
5 Emotional Signs of Stress
It’s no secret that the past year has been stressful. A global pandemic, city-wide lockdowns, and rampant unemployment have added more weight to those already struggling. Whatever is behind...
08Oct
How to Quit Smoking Weed
The state of Washington legalized recreational marijuana in December of 2013. Cannabinoid products now fall into the same category as alcohol: even though these substances are technically legal, they...
