MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MAUN

Love is not enough if the person you share your life with has destructive habits that affect the stability of the relationship. When choosing a partner, it is essential to analyze not only feelings but also lifestyle, emotional maturity, and responsibility. Addictions and financial mismanagement are two red flags that can turn a relationship into a constant source of stress and suffering. 📌 How do these factors influence partner selection? 📌 How can you prevent a relationship that could lead to emotional and financial crisis? 📌 What should you do if you discover these issues after the relationship has already begun? Here, we explore why paying attention to these aspects is crucial before committing to someone. 🚨 The Impact of Addictions on Partner Selection Addictions not only affect the person suffering from them but also deeply impact their partner and family environment. 🔹 How to recognize signs of a potential addiction in someone you're interested in? ✅ Compulsiv...

The relationship between mental health and drug use is complex and often turns into a vicious cycle. Many wonder whether mental health problems like depression or anxiety lead to substance use, or if substance use triggers or worsens these problems. In this article, we’ll explore this connection and how both factors feed into each other. 🧠💭💊 What Comes First: Mental Illness or Drug Addiction? One of the most common questions is whether addiction is caused by mental health issues, or if drugs cause mental health problems. The reality is that it can be both, and each case is unique. Here are two possible scenarios: 1. Mental Health Problems Leading to Substance Use Many people with mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety, turn to drug use as a form of self-medication. The emotional distress can be so overwhelming that substance use may seem like an escape or a way to temporarily alleviate symptoms. However, this relief is short-lived, and in the long term, drug use wors...

Life sometimes throws us unexpected curveballs, and when depression hits, it may seem like the only escape is through something that offers quick relief, like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that this "escape" often ends up making things worse? Today, let's talk about how depression and addictions are connected and what we can do to break that vicious cycle. 🤔 What’s Behind This Connection? When you're feeling depressed, it's easy to fall into the trap of seeking comfort in substances that might initially seem like a solution. However, using alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors not only worsens depression but also creates a dependence that's hard to break. It's a dangerous cycle: you feel bad, you turn to a substance to feel better, but in the long run, this only intensifies the depression. Why? Because addictive substances directly affect the brain, altering its chemistry and reinforcing negative thought and behavior patterns. In the ...

Recognizing if a friend or family member is using illegal drugs isn’t always easy. However, there are clear signs that can suggest something is wrong. Here is a guide to help you identify potential drug use in someone close to you and what actions to take if you notice these signs. 👀🚨 🛑 Emotional Indicators Drug use can cause significant changes in a person’s behavior and emotions: Changes in sociability : Those who used to be social may start isolating themselves, or conversely, those who rarely went out may now do so frequently. Unexplained mood swings : Sudden euphoria, irritability, tension, or nervousness may appear without any apparent reason. Indifference to their surroundings : Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy, such as sports, school, or work. 🏠 Family Indicators Drug use doesn’t just affect the individual; it impacts their family environment as well: Reserved attitude : The person becomes more closed off and distant, avoiding family conversations or intera...

Substance abuse addictions are a public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. These addictions can involve legal drugs , such as alcohol and tobacco, as well as illegal drugs or prescription medications that are misused. In this article, we will explore the most common substances that cause dependence and how these addictions impact our physical, mental, and emotional health. 😮👇 🍷 Alcohol Addiction Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances globally, and its abuse can lead to an addiction known as alcoholism . People with this addiction are unable to control their alcohol consumption and continue drinking despite the negative consequences in their personal, work, and family lives. Over time, alcohol abuse can cause liver disease, heart problems, and brain damage. 🚬 Tobacco Addiction Tobacco is another highly addictive legal drug due to the presence of nicotine . Regularly smoking or consuming tobacco products can lead to dependence and cause seriou...

Alcohol is surrounded by many myths that can lead to poor decisions and unhealthy habits. Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about alcohol so you can make informed choices and take better care of yourself. 1. It's a source of calories: - False: Alcohol provides empty calories with no nutrients. Yes, it may have many calories, but it doesn't nourish you at all. Eating healthy foods will give you the energy and nutrients you need without the negative effects of alcohol. 2. It enhances sex: - False: Alcohol might make you feel more uninhibited, but it can also ruin your performance. It provokes desire but takes away the ability. Confidence and emotional connection are the real powerhouses of good sex, not alcohol. 3. It makes socializing easier: - False: While it may seem that alcohol makes you more sociable at first, in the long run, it can drive friends away, break up homes, and fragment human relationships. Healthy relationships are built on sincere communication ...

 Oath Home Page  -  Spanish - Setswana I swear, on the life of my loved ones, that I will refuse for 24 hours the consumption of the toxic substances that enslave me and I will avoid tempting conversations and meetings about them. I will always keep in mind that the artificial pleasure they give me turns into notable suffering for those who love me, and obstacles to my goals in life. The suffering of my parents is very great, because when they brought me into the world, they had different aspirations for me than for me to become a drug addict. I too have other plans and suffer from my addiction. For my loved ones and for myself, I must rehabilitate myself. Related entries: Oath for Addicts by Dr. Arturo José Sánchez Hernández (Rapula) Home Page  -  Spanish - Setswana Connect with me online: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ajsh70 Bubok Page:  https://www.bubok.es/autores/rapula Group 1:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/valuesandmentalhe...