Novus Mindful Life Blog
Are you saying that prayer isn’t enough to heal me?
If you consider yourself religious or spiritual, you have probably heard people within your community say that people in good spiritual standing don’t suffer from addictions or mental illnesses, and if they do, it is simply a matter of their lack of faith. Therefore,...
5 Helpful Things To Remember About Loss
Though everyone faces loss at some point, not all are equipped with good information about how to face the grieving process. Below are a few truths that could help you to feel better about your own grieving process. You Don’t “Get Over It” There is a widespread notion...
How to Ask A Loved One About their Anxiety or Depression
When you think someone you love may be struggling with anxiety or depression, it can be very difficult to know what to say or how to interact with them. There may be a certain tension in the air between you because you wish they would just tell you what they are going...
3 Reasons Why Addiction is a Disease
Due to the perception that many addictions result in self-gratifying behavior (i.e. chasing a high, being sexually fulfilled, letting go of stress, partying with abandon, etc.), many people believe that addiction is a choice. It can be quite hurtful to the person...
Are addiction and dependence the same thing?
The short answer: no. The longer answer: no, but they are closely related. You have likely heard of someone having an issue with dependence on a certain substance, and perhaps you have always assumed that dependence always accompanied an addiction and vice versa. But...
Hypersexuality Disorder | What is hypersexual behavior?
You may have heard the term “hypersexual” or come across it during research you have conducted regarding yourself or a loved one. And while the name can lead to some assumptions about its definition, it is helpful to understand what it is and what it is not. What it...
5 Root Causes of Depression
If you or a loved one struggle with depression, it may seem like you are at the mercy of the episodes that feel like waves crashing down on you without warning. It is not fair that you feel so low when the sun is shining and everything around you seems to carry on...
The Difference Between Sadness Vs Depression
It is quite common for people to say “I’m depressed” when something doesn’t go their way or they are experiencing a loss of some kind, but are they really? Has depression become synonymous with sadness? And how does this lack of distinction impact people who are sad...
Can I get back to normal after Addiction Recovery?
Are you looking for hope? Do you feel like addiction has taken over your life and all you want is to get “back to normal”? Perhaps you or a loved one have been struggling with addiction and you’re discouraged by the progress (or lack of progress) that you are seeing...
What are Treatments for Anxiety?
Now that you recognize that you or someone you love is suffering from anxiety, you may be wondering what can be done about it. Is it most comfortable to just ask your doctor about prescription medications that may reduce your symptoms? Is talking with a therapist the...
Things You Can Do If You Discover Your Partner Is Addicted to Porn or Sex
1.BREATHE You may feel like your world is turning upside down. Your thoughts and emotions are likely difficult to understand. You will experience a lot of confusion and have many questions. Unfortunately and fortunately, this is all normal. You are not crazy. As much...
5 Ways that Anxiety Affects Relationships and What to Do About It
Anxiety Therapy, If you or a loved one struggle with anxiety, you have likely seen firsthand the impacts of that anxiety on your everyday life when it comes crashing down like a wave on the calm shore. Anxiety can manifest differently in different people, but this...
What is the difference between anxiety and depression?
Anxiety and depression often appear in such close proximity that some people may think they are the same or always coexist. If you have anxiety, you must also have depression and vice versa. However, this is not always the case. In fact, studies suggest that roughly...
What is seasonal affective disorder?
Does it seem like everything is a little bit harder and more overwhelming this time of year? With Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cooler weather making it easier to stay cozy at home, and the many opportunities to spend time with family and friends, fall and winter...
What is feedback informed treatment?
Have you ever left a therapy session a little discouraged or disappointed because you didn’t feel like the therapist was asking questions or using exercises that were helping you get down to the root of the issue? Have you ever decided not to pursue therapy for an...