Has Online Dating and Other ‘Sexnology’ Fueled Rise of Sex Addiction? Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinNovember 19, 2015Having sex, or accessing other sources of sexual stimulation, is arguably easier now than it has ever been before. What with online dating, hookup apps, sexting, webcams and more, not to mention the instant availability of free pornography that can be obtained and viewed anonymously, sex is pretty much at our fingertips all the time.…
Borderline Personality Disorder Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Borderline PersonalityBy Promises AustinNovember 18, 2015People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) seem to be forever pulling the petals from a daisy. Their black-and-white thinking can take them from “he loves me” to “he loves me not” almost as quickly as the adolescent girl, sitting forlorn in a field of flowers, can pluck the blossom clean. But this is no game…
The Importance of Optimism in Recovery RecoveryBy Promises AustinNovember 17, 2015“Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.” — William James A contrast of the dark and light is a human paradigm, yet seeing the shadow and not the sun is commonplace for people entrenched in addiction. Are people hardwired for optimism or pessimism? Some studies indicate certain people seem to be born with a bent…
Struggling for Control in Codependent Relationships Mental HealthBy Promises AustinNovember 13, 2015If you struggle with codependency, you probably also struggle with control. You might feel that in a perfect world, you would be able to dictate who said what and when. Your partner would always be available whenever you needed him or her. There would be no conflict because you would always get your way. It’s…
What If You Never Get Sober? Staying SoberBy Promises AustinNovember 12, 2015You’ve probably tried to quit drinking or using other substances at some point in the past. You may have been able to stop drinking or to give up using drugs for short periods of time, but for some reason you always end up going back to your old ways. You may even try to tell…
Why Do People Become Addicted to Exercise? Other AddictionsBy Promises AustinNovember 6, 2015Exercise is enjoyable for many people and part of a healthy lifestyle, and most of us don’t get enough of it. In a society facing chronic obesity, the over-exercisers don’t get much attention; we are more likely to congratulate them for their discipline and dedication than to raise our concerns. However, as with most substances…
What Makes Rehab Successful? Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinOctober 16, 2015Drug rehab success rates statistics are hard to find because success is difficult to measure. When someone relapses after treatment, it doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment wasn’t successful. There are many other factors involved. Although it is challenging to measure treatment success, we can say what elements of a treatment program make it more successful…
The Blame and Shame of Addiction Drug Addiction InfoBy Promises AustinOctober 15, 2015Addiction touches most lives at some point. Whether you’ve personally faced it or have watched a family member or friend struggle with it, it’s on your radar. Only you know the true impact that it’s had on you. Perhaps addiction has cost you your job, relationship, freedom, vehicle or health. It might have led to…
When Being in Love Makes You Feel Completely Crazy Mental HealthBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2015Healthy relationships are composed of two people who offer each other love and support, and when you’re in a healthy relationship, you feel serenity, comfort and happiness whenever you think of your loved one. But for some people, being in love often isn’t accompanied by feelings of peace. Instead, it’s accompanied by feelings of being…
Is Online Dating Fueling Your Sex Addiction? Sex AddictionBy Promises AustinOctober 8, 2015Online dating has exploded over the last several years, and while it can be a valid and efficient way to find a mate, it can also become an unhealthy obsession. Are you scrolling through possible dates on an hourly basis? Do you find a date only to wonder if there’s a better option on the…
