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Am I Bipolar?

Mental Health, Teen/Young Adult / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Am I bipolar? Do I need bipolar disorder treatment in Portland? This is actually a tough question to answer. You may feel like your life is spinning out of control at times or like you don't want to get out of bed. But, is it really a clinical disorder, or are you experiencing the natural ups [...]

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What are the Stages of Mental Health Recovery?

Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder require going through several stages of mental health recovery to treat the wide range of symptoms properly. Men and women from all walks of life can experience depression or anxiety at various times. Those whose symptoms don’t go away after a few weeks can

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Is Vyvanse a Treatment for Binge Eating?

Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Eating Disorders, Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Vyvanse and binge eating are two things that can go together. It is imperative that you speak with your doctor and Crestview Recovery counselor to explore if you are a candidate to use this drug. Binge eating disorder treatment is right here at Crestview Recovery. BED or Binge Eating Disorder is just one of the conditions we

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Fitness and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?

Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Fitness and mental health go hand-in-hand with creating an effective treatment program that improves many aspects of people’s lives. In fact, it can improve their mobility, give them more energy, and greatly reduce any negative thoughts and behaviors that worsen their mental health. Mental health treatment programs are essential for men and women looking to

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How Chemical Imbalances Work

Addiction Therapy, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Use / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Everyone is born with chemicals in their brain called neurotransmitters. Some of these neurotransmitter chemicals make us feel happier, and some make us feel more energetic. When we don't have enough of some of these chemicals, we may feel tired, down, or lacking in energy. Some people even have a chemical imbalance. When this occurs,

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What Is Seasonal Depression?

Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

According to the National Institute of Health, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called seasonal depression, is a form of depression triggered during specific seasons. Depression may also cause you or a loved one to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Some individuals reach out to a depression treatment program in Portland, Oregon, or a program closer to home

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3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Mental Health

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

People often wonder how they can lessen their mental health symptoms from depression, bipolar disorders, or other mental health illnesses. Many will assume drugs and alcohol can help reduce their symptoms. In reality, they will only worsen their condition over time and potentially develop a co-occurring disorder. Mental health treatment programs offer an effective way

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Types of Borderline Personality Disorder

Mental Health, Recovery, Teen/Young Adult / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

More than four million Americans are living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). While other mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, get a lot of attention, BPD also needs equal representation. Nearly 70% of people with this personality disorder will attempt suicide at least once over their lifetime. In fact, the suicide rate

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Finding PTSD Treatment in Portland, Oregon

Mental Health, PTSD / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that affects men and women from all walks of life. It occurs when someone experiences a traumatic event and does not know how to cope with the thoughts and emotions that it creates. PTSD treatment in Portland, Oregon, can give men and women the help they

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Benefits of Meditation for People in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Substance Use, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

During rehab and beyond, there are dozens of treatment methods that can aid in recovery. One of methods that people don’t utilize enough, but is often incredibly effective, is meditation. Explore some benefits of meditation for addiction recovery. Meditation is the practice of focusing one’s mind on a particular object, subject, or activity. It can

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