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Addiction

Welcome to the addiction and substance use archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about addiction and substance use or to contain information about this topic.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

Going On A Quest: The Happiness Of Pursuit

28 January 202514 August 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White man dressed as a French knight to represent the topic of the article - Going On A Quest: The Happiness Of Pursuit

Reading Time: 5 minutesHappiness can be an impossible goal, making the pursuit of happiness an unachievable goal. But the happiness of pursuit could change all that

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Addiction, Depression, Happiness, What is...4 Comments

What Makes Boredom Problematic And Even Dangerous At Times?

3 June 202417 July 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting in the dark looking board to represent the topic of the article - What Makes Boredom Problematic And Even Dangerous At Times?

Reading Time: 6 minutesBoredom is a common experience that unites us all, but did you know that it can lead to harmful behaviours, but also positive ones?

Categories General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Relationships12 Comments

The Very Important Role Shame Can Play In Our Mental Health

3 June 20245 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man wearing a sign that says "Failure" to represent the topic of the article - The Very Important Role Shame Can Play In Our Mental Health

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt doesn’t always take us a lot to feel shame, but often we feel that sense of shame in situations where there’s no reason to feel that way

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, What is...14 Comments

Binge Eating: Can Depression Make You Binge Eat?

12 May 202528 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman with blue hair and clear framed glasses eating a slice of pizza to represent the topic of the article - Binge Eating: Can Depression Make You Binge Eat?

Reading Time: 6 minutesEating is an important part of being human. However, our eating can become maladaptive, resulting in issues like binge eating

Categories General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, What is...16 Comments

The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

20 June 202421 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White person holding a glass ball that flips the image upside down, granting a different perspective to represent the topic if the article - The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are many useful skills to have in your toolbox. One of those skills is cognitive reframing. Here’s why you should add it to yours

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, What is...28 Comments

What You Need To Know About The Sunk Cost Fallacy

5 June 202414 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a sunken yacht and a small boat with people on it near by to represent the topic of the article - What You Need To Know About The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe sunk cost fallacy is best known for how people keep investing money in bad ideas, but it can also be applied to mental wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Disability, Self-Care14 Comments

Understanding Your Difficulties So You Can Overcome Them

5 June 202431 May 2023 by Unwanted Life
An image of a woman holding a mug that says "I can't even" to represent the topic of the article - Understanding Your Difficulties So You Can Overcome Them

Reading Time: 5 minutesUnderstanding your difficulties can lead to ways to manage and even eliminate the difficulties you’re facing. This makes it a great wellbeing activity

Categories GeneralTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Self-Care30 Comments

How To Use Your Recovery Capital To Succeed

5 June 202424 May 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman putting money into a piggy bank to represent the topic of the article - How To Use Your Recovery Capital To Succeed

Reading Time: 5 minutesRecovery capital is best known within the field of addiction, but I believe it has applications outside of that, such as within mental health

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...14 Comments

Breaking The Skin Picking Habit: Advice and Information

5 June 202429 March 2023 by Unwanted Life
A black-and-white photo of a White woman stressed and biting her fingernails and surrounding skin to represent the topic of the article - Breaking The Skin Picking Habit: Advice And Information

Reading Time: 6 minutesSkin picking is a common habit that you’ve likely engaged with yourself at some point. But how can skin picking become a problem?

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Anxiety, Stress, What is...27 Comments

Teaching Children About Bullying For Better Mental Health

5 June 202418 January 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian girl sulking away with her backpack as two other Asian boys point and mock the girl, to represent the topic of the article - Teaching Children About Bullying For Better Mental Health

Reading Time: 14 minutesTeaching children about bullying is important not just for our own children, but for all children, producing lifelong benefits

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, BPD, Depression, Psychosis, Shame, What is...31 Comments
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