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Caring for Yourself When Caring for a Loved One with Schizophrenia

Caring for Yourself When Caring for a Loved One with Schizophrenia

Caring for a loved one with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder can be exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming… but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few tips on how to support your loved one while taking care of yourself at the same time. OVERVIEW Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are thought…

Can I Benefit from Therapy?

Can I Benefit from Therapy?

Read the statements below and respond with YES or NO to each: Sometimes I have thoughts of self-doubt.  I am in a relationship (friend, family, spouse) that could be better. I wish I was happier and more positive. I find myself feeling stressed or anxious a lot of the time. I…

Your Friends & Family Can’t Be Your Therapist

Your Friends & Family Can’t Be Your Therapist

EVERYONE COULD USE THERAPY A lot of people have this idea that therapy is only for those with depression, phobias, or severe/chronic mental health issues. I’ve heard people say, “I don’t want a therapist to tell me there’s something wrong with me,” and “I don’t need a therapist. I’m not…

5 Ways to Stop Enabling a Loved One with an Addiction… and Start Taking Care of Yourself!

5 Ways to Stop Enabling a Loved One with an Addiction… and Start Taking Care of Yourself!

Have you been trying to help a loved one break a drug addiction, but find yourself frustrated and exhausted? Is your life starting to feel out of control? Unfortunately it is all too common that when people are struggling to help their loved one get back on track, it leaves…