Understanding the Pattern of Self-Sabotage
Addiction can lead to a wide array of unhealthy habits but one of the patterns that often emerge is that of self-sabotage. Addicts can be experts at self-sabotage and addiction itself is a form of self-destructive behavior that dramatically impairs a person’s life. Even after becoming abstinent from drugs or alcohol that old pattern of […]
Can Hypnotherapy Treat Eating Disorders?
The idea of using hypnotherapy to treat an eating disorder may sound strange at first. But this type of therapy has been used to successfully treat a variety of issues, including smoking, self esteem, phobias, and many others. Many people are interested in using hypnotherapy for treatment because it has no side effects, doesn’t involve […]
How Can Psychiatry Be Used To Fight Addiction?
There is an ongoing struggle between 12 step support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, and psychiatrists when it comes to finding the most effective ways to treat alcoholism and addiction. Those who say that 12 step groups are the best approach believe that an alcoholic or addict should never use any prescribed drugs or even rely […]
The Link between Hoarding Disorder and OCD
Most people are familiar with hoarders from television programs depicting these individuals who have a tendency to obsessively collect items often to the detriment of their health and lifestyle. Hoarding disorder is a real psychological illness that can lead to many negative consequences without professional treatment. Although hoarding is still under consideration to be included […]
How to Recognize Mental Illness in Teens
Adolescence is a period of time where children are slowly evolving into adults and they are faced with the emotional ups and downs of these years of transition. Changing hormones, social difficulties, and other pressures can make the teen years a rollercoaster ride. Teens can often deal with feelings of depression, loneliness, alienation, stress, and […]
Studies Link Marijuana Use to Mental Illness
While marijuana is typically considered a milder type of drug and is even used for medicinal purposes in certain states, there can be certain dangerous side effects associated with heavy use. A number of studies have shown that the drug can be linked to a variety of different health issues including an elevated risk for […]
Preventing and Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts in Recovery
Addiction can be a very draining condition to go through. It exhausts the mind, distorts perspectives, and may bring on feelings of despair and desperation as your entire life feels dependent on an unpredictable substance. Sadly, the pain can too hard for some people to bear, and they attempt suicide to make it stop. According […]
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dual Diagnosis
When it comes to therapies for issues of addiction and psychological problems there can be a variety of different approaches. One of the most common therapies used in treatment for dual diagnosis is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT as it is sometimes called. CBT can be effective in treating a wide range of disorders including […]
Understanding Genetic Ties to Depression
Why do some people rarely experience episodes of depression and others struggle with chronic feelings of sadness? The causes of clinical depression can be complex and a number of different factors can contribute to a person’s vulnerabilities to a mental illness like depression. The reason why some people experience depression is a combination of environmental […]
Singer Alanis Morissette Talks About Eating Disorder Recovery
The Canadian singer songwriter best known for penning angsty 1990’s hits about breakups, revenge fantasies, and other life issues recently opened up about her early struggles with eating disorders and emotional struggles. 20 years after her song “You Oughta Know” was at the top of the charts, Morissette says she has found healthier ways to […]