Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder – A New Mental Health DiagnosisSex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2013Female 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…
Warning Signs Your Teen May Be BulimicTeen IssuesBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2013You’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,…
Five Signs That You’re Addicted to ShoppingProcess AddictionsBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2013The 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.…
