October 2021 - Freedom Addiction

How to Find a Therapist

Mandy Sandhu
18 Oct 2021

Whether you are struggling with feelings of hopelessness, outbursts of anger, or substance use issues, seeking help is one of the first steps towards recovery. This guide will help you figure out whether it’s time to seek support for yourself or a loved one and how to overcome the challenge of finding the right therapist. Let’s begin! Tips on How...

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Surgeons doing one of the most stressful jobs in the world

12 Most Stressful Jobs According to Research

Mandy Sandhu
14 Oct 2021

It is said that the average person will spend around 90,000 hours at work within their lifetime. With so much time dedicated to work, this makes any career-related decision a crucial and responsible one—whether it’s a decision to start a specific career, shift to another one, or stay within a current field. Research tells us that there are, indeed, specific...

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Habit vs Addiction: How to Know the Difference

Mandy Sandhu
7 Oct 2021

In day-to-day conversations, the words “habit” and “addiction” can sometimes be used interchangeably when talking about substance use. However, it’s important to understand that these words are very different. While habits can be either good or bad, virtually all addictions are in some way harmful. And when talking about how to end harmful habits and addictions, the approach is different...

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How “Doomscrolling” Can Negatively Impact Your Mental Health

Mandy Sandhu
4 Oct 2021

Have you ever caught yourself going deep into a rabbit hole of bad news on the internet? Or do you perhaps know someone who spends the majority of their time looking for bad news online? If you said yes to either of these two scenarios, then you have experienced/witnessed a behaviour now known as “doomscrolling.” Doomscrolling or “doomsurfing” is an...

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