What is a trauma response? Am I having a trauma response? When someone experiences trauma, their body and mind react in different ways to cope with the overwhelming and distressing event. This can include feelings of fear, helplessness, and disconnection from oneself or others. This response is a natural and normal reaction to trauma, but…
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Trauma can have lasting adverse effects on a person’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Meanwhile, depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how one feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. Depression is more than just a bout of the blues; it is a persistent problem that requires…
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At True Life Center in San Diego, CA, recognizing and treating the signs of major depression is a key aspect of our comprehensive mental wellness approach. Major depression, or clinical depression, is a debilitating condition impacting mood, thinking, and daily functioning. We aim to shed light on the signs of major depression, its causes, and…
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For a society so fixated with improvement — of our homes, our morning routines, our bodies, our finances — it is remarkable in what limited ways we define progress. Geometry was not a subject I found particularly compelling during my school days, but just this week I found myself reaching for the term “sine wave”…
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For some, awe comes from catching the perfect wave…watching NASA land a rover on Mars…an evening at the ballet or holding a newborn baby. For me, recently, it was a poem. When I read The Cure For It All during my morning meditation last week, it struck such a chord of truth. Gratitude for the…
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Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, which include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Recognizing the early signs of bipolar disorder in young adults can pave the way for timely intervention and effective management of the condition. True Life Center’s California bipolar disorder treatment program is…
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When it comes to cocaine and anxiety, cocaine use can lead to increased anxiety. In fact, people who use cocaine regularly are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety than non-users. At True Life Center, our anxiety treatment program is designed to help individuals struggling with anxiety and cocaine use. Co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety…
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Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s life, affecting their mental and physical health well into adulthood. Recognizing the signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seeking treatment is a crucial step toward healing. Healing from childhood trauma isn’t always a linear process. It’s important to remember that healing is not a…
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Depression is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It can severely impact a person’s quality of life and daily functioning. When a loved one with depression is struggling, it can be hard to know how to help them. There are several ways to help a loved one with depression. One…
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