Xanax Withdrawal and Addiction

Many of us have been there. You are feeling anxious - your heart is racing, you feel as though you might pass out. You've told yourself you're going to die or go crazy. Panic attacks are absolutely no fun! In...

The Facts Behind Self-Injury

Self-injury, self-harm or self-mutilation is defined as a deliberate, intentional injury to one’s own body that causes tissue damage or leaves marks. This is done to cope with an overwhelmingly stressful...

Recovering From Xanax Addiction

It's been almost two months since I've taken any Xanax (alprazolam). To tell you it's not that difficult would be a complete and total lie. In fact, it's been one of the hardest things I've done in my life....

All About OCD

Lavender: The Many Healing Properties of Lavender

Ah the magical powers of lavender. The mere mention of lavender brings to mind fields in France, relaxation, and a peaceful day at your favorite spa. Not only does lavender have a pleasing scent, but it's...

Is OCD Inherited?

Evidence suggests that OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) might run in families. Inheritance of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parent's or "runs" in...

Are You There God?

Seriously, are you there, God? I'd really like to know. I've wrestled with this question for years, and cannot come up with a definitive answer - I do know that I'm not alone with this. But I also know that...