Common Causes of Stress
Roughly 18 percent of the population suffers from anxiety, much of which is caused by stress. Stress comes from many directions. There’s work stress and relationship stress. There’s “what’s going on with my kids” stress, and “why can’t I pay my bills” stress. When you’re buried under anxious feelings and uncertainty, it can be tempting to take a drink to calm your nerves. Pills that relax you or make you feel drowsy may help you forget about your stress for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, it will still be there waiting for you in the morning. Until you learn how to manage stress without turning to drugs or alcohol, your life will remain in turmoil. If this sounds familiar, a reliable treatment program like that we offer at Red Oak Recovery may be able to help.Stressful Statistics
It’s stressful being a man in the 21st century. In fact, it may surprise you what worries men and how they react to it, including:- Job performance.
- Finding a partner
- Losing their hair
- Providing for their families
- Being a good parent
- Weight and appearance
The Link Between Stress and Addiction
People manage their stress in different ways. Many women read to lower stress, while men are more likely to play sports. Some people, however, lack the coping skills needed to handle stress effectively. For this segment of the population, self-medication becomes the go-to choice. Stress and addiction become one. Those who self-medicate often have risk factors in common, including:- Childhood neglect or trauma
- Domestic abuse
- Family dysfunction
- Unhappy marriages
- Jobs they dislike
Treatment for Stress and Addiction at Red Oak Recovery
At Red Oak Recovery, we provide excellence in dual-diagnostic care for those experiencing stress-related addiction. Through proven holistic and conventional methods, we help clients learn better ways to manage stress. This may include therapies such as yoga or meditation, art, music, or nature. We also include treatment options including:- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Yoga therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
Red Oak Recovery® is a clinically focused, trauma-informed facility with gender-specific programs for young adults. Each recovery journey is different, and our developmentally specific treatment methods take into account your unique story, gender challenges, substance abuse history, relapse triggers, and mental health issues. Our dual-credentialed master’s level clinicians integrate evidence-based practices and 12-step work with complementary modalities to help clients pursue positive, lasting change. Learn More