Vigilant Living

Addiction Addiction creates two people, the one before addiction and the one after, without an effort the one before addiction dies and all that is left is the addict while to resurrect the before one takes almost impossible effort.  Introduction Addiction  is a mental   disorder  defined as a pervasive and intense urge to engage in  harmful   behaviors  providing immediate pleasure , despite their harmful consequences. Dependence is when addiction is coupled with the body's presentation of symptoms i.e. withdrawal after stopping the harmful pleasure-seeking behavior and substance. Addiction can be due to substances or behaviors. Substance or drugs that can lead to addiction are alcohol, most famous, tobacco (nicotine), marijuana, miraa, amphetamine, cocaine, painkillers, and even food. Behaviors that can lead to addiction are gambling, video games, social media, shopping, pornography, sex, and masturbation. The difference between substance and behavio...

Depression Depression has been compared to a black dog by Winston Churchill, which flows you everywhere you go, when you sleep it lies next to you, when you are with friends and family it sits next to you and wants you isolated. So what is depression, what causes it, and how can you cure or prevent it. Introduction Depression clinically known as Major depressive disorder   is a  mental disorder   characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive  low mood , low  self-esteem , and  loss of interest or pleasure  in normally enjoyable activities (anhedonia) .  We all get sad from time to time however, depression lasts longer and gets worse till the point of losing interest in life and motivation when nothing gives you joy anymore e.g. if you like music, you stop liking it.   Some people can have a persistent mild depression known as dysthymia for up to two years.  It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration, and a s...

  Stress Stress is a leading topic in conversations worldwide. The causes of it whether work, finances, or relationships, and the impacts of stress on both physical health and mental health, which were emphasized by covid-19 pandemic times. Introduction Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. It is the psychological pain.  Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. How we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being. Small amounts of stress are beneficial, as they can improve our performance,  motivation , and reaction to the environment. It saved us from wild animals and the dangers of wildlife. That stress is called eustress or good stress which is when stress is perceived positively however, when stress is perceived negatively it becomes distress or bad stress. Excessive and chronic stre...