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Finding One’s Motivation to Change
Sometimes, what we need to move on and change for the better is finding something or someone to motivate us. Knowing the things that will inspire a person can be a challenge, especially for individuals with self-destructive behaviors or...
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Common Causes of Anger Management Issues
Anger is a natural and instinctive response to threats. However, it becomes a problem when you have trouble controlling it. Uncontrolled anger is detrimental to a person’s physical and emotional health. As a provider mental health service...
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Sex Addiction: Often Not Discussed but Nonetheless Real
People usually associate addictions with substance abuse, such as in alcohol and drug addictions. However, sex addiction is considered similar to these compulsive behaviors. It can be highly dangerous and impact a person’s relationships. As...
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Stress and How It Can Negatively Affect You
Stress in itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing. According to stress.org, it is the body’s physical response when it thinks it is under attack. This causes various releases of hormones and physical reactions. While this response is important...
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Mental Health in the African American Community
To talk about mental health in the African American community is to understand the historical dehumanization and oppression they have experienced as a people, which evolved into the structural and institutional racism they face today. As a...
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Identifying the Symptoms of Trauma
As mental health experts, we at Breaking Barriers Wellness & Counseling, your trusted provider of mental health care in North Carolina, would like to inform you that there is no right or wrong, proper or improper way to reacting, responding,...
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