Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with soldiers of war. Horrified by events which they were forced to live through; the experience haunts their dreams and changes their personalities. War veterans often avoid talking about the events which triggered the PTSD but develop a hyper-vigilance in order to protect themselves from being trapped in …
No one wants be addicted, but every addicted person faces fears of recovery. It’s not easy. It doesn’t matter what your addiction: alcoholism, prescription drug addiction, cocaine addiction or even sex addiction. Addiction recovery is a necessity for addicts who want freedom again, but it’s not a choice that is easy to make. And it …
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Welcoming a new baby into the world is a joyful experience, but can also be stressful for new parents. The new responsibilities and changed dynamic of adding a new person into a household can create challenges for a couple and the hormone changes that the mother experiences can also create additional stress as she navigates …
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Taking a well-deserved vacation is a time-honored family tradition. But what happens when you’ve gone through rehab for drug or alcohol addiction and think that vacations are pretty much a thing of the past for you? Although the belief is completely mistaken, the reality is that many in recovery think they simply don’t deserve a …
The obesity epidemic has received significant attention, with schools, government and even First Lady Michelle Obama making healthy lifestyles a focus of their time and work. Given that obesity has been shown to be influenced significantly by psychological processes, it was no surprise that obesity was a central topic at the 120th Annual Convention of …
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Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, hosts a series of professional workshops about the diagnosis and treatment of sexual addiction/compulsivity in various locations across the country.
Experts estimate that approximately three to four percent of Americans will struggle with depression at some point of their lives. Not everyone will receive treatment due to various factors, from cost limitations to lack of social support network.
Eating disorders present many challenges in treatment. Often, by the time an individual seeks treatment, they have been hiding the eating disorder for months or even years. During this time, disordered eating behavior patterns have become very strong and patients struggle to establish new habits.
Compulsive hoarding affects the lives of millions of people. While it can severely disrupt the life of the hoarder, it also inevitably impacts his or her loved ones as well. It can make life especially difficult for a spouse, family members, or anyone else who shares their home with a compulsive hoarder.
Most people know someone who’s a “packrat” – You know the type: they have a hard time discarding certain items, claiming those items all have “sentimental value” or because they’re certain they’ll find some good use for them down the road. They may have several boxes in the basement or garage that haven’t been opened …
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