Links Between Postpartum Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder BipolarBy PromisesJune 25, 2013Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a relatively rare mental health disorder that appears in some new mothers in the weeks immediately following childbirth. As the name of the disorder strongly implies, affected individuals develop symptoms of the mental state called psychosis, which can include both hallucinations and delusional thinking. Preexisting bipolar disorder is a known risk… Details
The Toll of Caregiving – When the Strain of Caring for Others Leads to Substance Abuse Drug Addiction InfoBy PromisesJune 17, 2013For some, the burden of caregiving can seem unbearable – whether you’re caring for an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s or parenting a child with cerebral palsy. It is, without question, a challenging way to live: attending to your loved one’s personal hygiene, going back and forth to doctor’s appointments, preparing meals and ensuring he or… Details
Recovery Motivation: What to Do When You’re Scared of Failing Addiction TreatmentBy PromisesJune 16, 2013 Ready to give rehab a try? Maybe it’s been quite a difficult struggle for you to get to this point. But if you have made the decision that getting clean and sober is definitely on your agenda, this is quite a singular accomplishment. Still, your motivation for recovery is faltering. Now is when the… Details
How Promises Austin Changed the Way I Make Choices TestimonialsBy PromisesJune 15, 2013One Alum’s Story of Learning to Live a Healthy Life Suzanne started using substances at the age of 12. That’s not the saddest chapter of her story. By the time she had reached her 20’s, she was drinking alcohol and abusing cocaine and had been in and out of several drug treatment facilities. Again, it… Details
Understanding Munchausen Syndrome Mental HealthBy PromisesJune 15, 2013Munchausen syndrome is a mental health disorder characterized by either the exaggeration of existing health problems or the purposeful, false production of new health problems. It represents the most serious form of a group of conditions called factitious disorders. As a rule, people with Munchausen syndrome act out of a deep-seated need to receive attention… Details
Links Between Testosterone Levels and Depression in Women DepressionBy PromisesJune 13, 2013Testosterone is a human hormone normally associated with teenage boys, men, and the development of male sexual characteristics. However, this hormone is also normally found in small amounts in teenage girls and women. Scientific evidence gathered throughout the 2000s indicates that abnormally low or high testosterone levels can increase a woman’s chances of developing some… Details
Are You an Avoider? That Can Increase Anxiety AnxietyBy PromisesJune 13, 2013Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses in the United States. Nearly 40 million American adults have some form of an anxiety disorder and most of those are women. Why women suffer more with anxiety is not fully understood. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and… Details
Arizona Recovery Addiction Center Sees Accountability As Vital Part of Recovery Promises NewsBy PromisesJune 7, 2013At The Sundance Center, private drug and alcohol treatment facility in Arizona guests are faced with doing chores that are designed to help them prepare for re-assimilation into the real world. Chores like washing dishes, cleaning their rooms, and making their beds are simple but vital parts of the recovery process at the Sundance addiction… Details
Brain Abnormalities Found in People With Anorexia Eating DisordersBy PromisesMay 31, 2013Body image is a term used to describe the way you perceive the shape and size of your body in relation to others. People with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa have heavily distorted body images that cause them to seriously misperceive themselves as overweight or fat, even when they are in fact thin or dangerously… Details
Eating Disorders May Run in Families Eating DisordersBy PromisesMay 29, 2013Given that eating disorders are one of the most life-threatening of all mental illnesses, the obvious question is what precipitates the disorder? Some suggest that societal obsession with youth and thinness as the standards of beauty drive fragile females to the brink. Others wonder if something is awry in the family dynamic or if the… Details
