October 10, 2013 - Promises Behavioral Health

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder – A New Mental Health Diagnosis

October 10, 2013 / By / Sex Addiction

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder is a mental health condition first defined in May 2013 in the new fifth edition of the reference guide called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM. It replaces two other conditions, called female hypoactive sexual desire disorder and female sexual arousal disorder, listed in the now obsolete …

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Warning Signs Your Teen May Be Bulimic

October 10, 2013 / By / Teen Issues

You’ve already sensed that something is not right with your teenager. Maybe she’s become touchy or defensive about her eating habits. Perhaps he’s starting to develop an obsession with maintaining his weight for the wrestling team. Parenting is always hard; however, it can be even tougher when you sense a problem, like an eating disorder, …

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Five Signs That You’re Addicted to Shopping

October 10, 2013 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Process Addiction

The source may not be entirely scientific, but a recent survey of Americans shows that we may be succumbing to addictive behaviors when it comes to shopping. A shopping addiction, sometimes called compulsive shopping, is not quite the same as a chemical addiction to a drug or alcohol, but the results can still be devastating. …

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