Do You Really Have an Addictive Personality?
Here’s the truth: Most of us don’t fall into the simple categories of “totally fine” or “addicted.” And more importantly, clinging to labels like “addictive personality” generally doesn’t help you make actual improvements.
35 Types of Drinkers: Where Do You Fall on The Alcohol Spectrum?
Whether you drink at pool parties or during night outs with friends—it’s helpful to know what category of drinkers you fall into. In this article, we’ll explore 35 different types of drinkers. We’ll also discuss the definition behind each one and look at some questions you can ask yourself to identify which type of drinker you are.
How to Speak to Yourself Compassionately When You “Slip Up” with Drinking
Experts say that if you want to develop healthier habits and improve your life, you should be kinder to yourself. But, how exactly do you do that? If all you know is self-criticism, a kind inner voice isn’t going to pop up out of nowhere.
But changing how you speak to yourself can completely change how you respond to difficult situations and move forward.
What Happens When You Mix Antidepressants With Alcohol?
If you’re one of the more than 30 million Americans taking antidepressants, you might be wondering if a drink now and then is a problem. After all, alcohol is famous for numbing emotions and it’s everywhere you look, making it hard to say no. But is it safe to mix antidepressants with even one drink of alcohol?
Pros and Cons: How Alcohol Impacts your Mental Health
Alcohol use and weekend hang-outs are a pairing that probably wouldn’t surprise you. In fact over 60% of the alcohol we drink takes place on the weekend.
Alcohol and Anxiety: Breaking the Link
Studies have shown that people who have high levels of stress tend to drink more. In fact, women reported drinking 17 percent more often in the difficult pandemic days of 2020 compared to 2019, with 41 percent more heavy drinking days, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. Men increased their drinking as well.