Recognizing you're in a Codependent Relationship is the first step There is nothing easy about relationships, ever. Let’s face it if they were easy and required no work then there wouldn’t be any single or divorced people anywhere. In every relationship, there are going to be high points and low points, figuring out exactly what sort of relationship you are in and knowing when it’s over or when it is time to work on things is the key to a happy life. If you feel as if you are always on the low points, and there are no high points, and your … [Read more...]
PTSD Road To Recovery Book
The Latest Edition of Bob Bray’s PTSD Road To Recovery – One Soldiers Story Book Available Now On Amazon This is the latest edition of his book on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Using his own experiences with PTSD, serving both in the Army and as a Police Officer for many years. This book is a lifelong culmination of both his personal experiences dealing with the effects of PTSD in both the Army and on the front lines of the Police Force. It was these experiences that led him towards his current occupation as both a life coach and … [Read more...]
Co-occurring Disorders
Co-occurring Disorders Summary Many, if not most, people who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs suffer from another mental health disorder at some point. People with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders must be treated for both disorders at the same time to improve the likelihood of recovery. People with addictions often suffer from other mental health disorders. Some with untreated mental health problems start using alcohol or drugs as a way to self-medicate. Conversely, there are cases where an individual begins to … [Read more...]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD)
Watch Video on YouTube Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD) Transcript from Video I'd like to talk a little bit about post traumatic stress symptoms. There's been much of it in the news lately about our soldiers coming back with all kinds of emotional issues. And they don't seem to be getting anywhere. They seem to be just frustrated and out there with nothing for them. I had some time as a regular soldier a number of years ago, and some time as a reservist. And part of what I found out along the way is that afterwards we have a … [Read more...]