Relationships
Types of Relationships Everyone reading or listening to this can say they have been in a relationship. Some may argue “I’ve never had a partner before.” My response to them […]
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What Crippling Depression Looks Like and What to Do About it
Each year, nearly 6% of U.S. adults experience a major depressive episode with severe impairment. This crippling depression, often referred to as major depressive disorder (MDD), is more than just […]
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Adults
Separation anxiety isn’t just something kids experience. Many adults also struggle with feelings of distress when they’re apart from people, places, or things they’ve become emotionally attached to. When this […]
Gaslighting: Definition & How to Shut it Down
Gaslighting is a sneaky form of manipulation that can leave you questioning your own reality. If you’ve ever felt like someone was making you doubt your memories or twisting the […]
Anhedonia: Explained
Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure from activities once enjoyed, and is a common byproduct of other mental health conditions, including depression and schizophrenia. It affects an estimated 70% […]
How to Deal With a Narcissist
Dealing with a narcissist can be especially challenging. Why? Because they often engage in self-centered behaviors which can be confusing and deeply painful for the people in their life. Below, […]
Exploring Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that will affect an estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults in their lifetime. Understanding the complexities surrounding this disorder is critical for both […]
Best Crystals for Anxiety Management & How to Use Them
Anxiety is a common and challenging experience for many people, affecting both mental and physical well-being. It’s our belief at Barn Life Recovery that at the soul level, anxiety thrives […]
How to Build a Self Care Plan
Where our focus goes, energy flows. And all too often, our focus goes towards things external to us – work, family, friends, and so on. Many of us believe it’s […]
Conscious Living: The Path to Increased Confidence
There’s no doubt that these modern times we live in support routines, multi-tasking, and endless distractions, making it easy to get caught up in the world around us. Conscious living […]
Euphoric in Sobriety? It May be Pink Clouding
What is Pink Clouding? Recovery from drug and alcohol disorders is a complex journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. Many in recovery will experience what is […]
How to Love Life Again
Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, and we’ll each interact with it in our own way. At Barn Life Recovery, we firmly believe that each of us holds the power to […]
How to Deal With Anticipatory Grief
Grief is a natural – and highly individualized – response to loss. But often, we begin grieving before experiencing the actual loss. Our sadness surrounding the anticipation of loss is […]
How to Recover From Burnout
What is Burnout? Stress, overwork, and super packed schedules can all contribute to cognitive overload, leaving you feeling emotionally drained and easily overwhelmed. Burnout generally refers to the cumulative […]
Types of PTSD, Explained
Introduction to PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that develops following a traumatic experience or series of events. Examples of such experiences include natural disasters, accidents, domestic […]
Attachment Trauma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Introduction to Attachment Trauma Childhood is a foundational time in one’s life. For many, their childhood was lacking in any manner of ways – child abuse, abandonment, trauma, or general […]
NAMI Peer Support Group
Barn Life Recovery’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group is the only on-site mental health support group available in all of Orange County, CA. This support group is peer led and is for people with mental health conditions to discuss the challenges they face in a supportive and nurturing environment.
NAMI Peer Support Group
Barn Life Recovery’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group is the only on-site mental health support group available in all of Orange County, CA. This support group is peer led and is for people with mental health conditions to discuss the challenges they face in a supportive and nurturing environment.
