Is PTSD Neurodivergent?
20Nov
13Nov
Relationships in Early Recovery
A Personal Account of Considering Relationships in Early Sobriety
My life has been a rollercoaster and in recovery, although it's improved, I still have ups and downs (like everyone does I suppose). But let's be clear: the decision to get clean and overcome substance abuse is a life-changing situation. It is an...
30Oct
How to Tell if Adderall is Fake
Recognizing the Differences Between Real vs Counterfeit Adderall
Adderall is a common prescription medication for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. According to recent headlines, ADHD medication demands are on the rise. And unfortunately, there are shortages due to manufacturing issues. In the midst, there is a growing supply of...
21Oct
Am I Hyper Sexual Because of Trauma? An Informal Quiz
Get Answers and Guidance on Hypersexuality and Trauma
Rates of sexual assault in the Land of Enchantment are above the national average - and the statistic means New Mexicans are carrying some hefty baggage. Many who engage in risky sexual behavior share one common underlying factor: Past experiences with sexual trauma. It's...
10Oct
How to Help Someone With PTSD Sleep
The Importance of Sleep for Someone With a Trauma Disorder
For those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), navigating the tasks during a typical day can feel mentally and physically overwhelming. Managing PTSD symptoms like night terrors, anxiety disorders, and difficulty concentrating is a daily struggle. As exhausting as these symptoms are,...
30Sep
An Informal Sexual Trauma Test
Get Answers and Trauma Treatment Options at Icarus in NM
it is a startling but true statistic: an American citizen is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, Incest and National Network. Victims of sexual assault must learn to live despite the traumatizing experience, although all go...
25Sep
How Meth Affects Relationships
Meth and Its Effects on Families and Intimate Relationships
Meth addiction is a terrifying form of substance abuse. Take it from someone who struggled with meth use for over a decade. My mental health never suffered more than when I had an active addiction to crystal meth. If there's one drug...
10Jul
7 Signs of High Functioning Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety Among Professionals and Trauma Survivors
Life can feel out of control when you have high-functioning anxiety or an anxiety disorder with other mental health disorders. You might feel as if you're wearing a mask of calm, with everything appearing to be fine to those around you. But the truth...
04Jul
Printable Codependency Test and Worksheet
Get Answers and Support to Overcome Codependency from Icarus
Do people describe you as having a "relationship addiction?" Some who have lived it describe it as dancing to the strums of a tone only you can hear. The music in your mind guides your steps to the tune of another's desires...
28Jun
Writing a Letter to My Alcoholic Daughter
