Most people experience both good times and bad times throughout their lives. You will feel happy and sad at different times in your life. Yet, unhealthy thinking occurs when you may not have a reason for being sad, or you may be having negative thoughts a lot of the time. Recognizing the signs of unhealthy thinking is very important to your mental wellbeing. If you are experiencing these, reach out to Crestview Recovery for immediate help. Our treatment programs can help you gain coping skills to live a happier life without suffering from mental health issues.
Signs of Unhealthy Thinking
Recognizing the signs of unhealthy thinking is important for several reasons. One of those reasons is that, if you have a drug or alcohol addiction, these thought patterns may encourage you to continue to use or to start using substances again. Also, if you are experiencing these and you have a mental health disorder, it could mean you need some help working through those concerns before they spiral out of control.
Reach out to a mental health therapist in Portland, OR when you need help with depression or anxiety. We can help provide you with treatment to lessen your symptoms. Additionally, take a look at some of the most common signs of unhealthy thinking and what they may mean to you.
Feeling Sad and Down Often
Unhealthy thinking is not just feeling sad. Having good and bad emotions is actually a good thing and a sign of good mental health. However, if you are feeling sad or depressed on a regular basis or more often than not, it is time to seek out some help. A hormone imbalance may be the cause of these thoughts.
Excessive Fear and Anxiety
Sometimes, unhealthy thinking seems irrational. Even though you are feeling like this right now, you know there is no real risk to you. When you have these types of moments of anxiety and fear, it is important to react to them in a positive way. You may need some help, such as dual diagnosis treatment, to help you better manage your anxiety.
Changes in Your Behavior or Moods
There are many other signs of unhealthy thinking. Take a look at these symptoms if you are experiencing changes in your behavior or moods. If you are experiencing these symptoms, reach out to our team for help.
- Extreme mood changes
- Withdrawing from friends and family
- Significant tiredness, often unexplained
- Feelings of guilt, even if it is unfounded
- Lack of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Problems sleeping
When it comes to getting help, do not wait until your thinking patterns worsen. Often, these thoughts can lead to an increased risk of drug or alcohol use in those with addiction. Instead, reach out to our team for help through any of our treatment programs, including:
- Outpatient rehab addiction treatment
- Men’s rehab program
- Women’s rehab program
- Telehealth intensive outpatient treatment program
- Family therapy program
Invest in yourself and your future. When you see the signs of unhealthy thinking building inside you, recognize you have a choice. You can choose to remain sober and stable, keeping yourself on the right path.
Call Crestview Recovery
If you are seeing the signs of unhealthy thinking in yourself (or in your loved one), take action to get help. There are help and treatment methods available to you today. Even if you have already participated in treatment, take a look at our rehab aftercare program for treatment after rehab. Our team at Crestview Recovery can provide you with the guidance and support you need to work through these difficult times. Call us to speak to a compassionate counselor at 866.262.0531 today.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
