Post-traumatic stress disorder develops in response to unhealed traumatic experiences that a person is unable to process. Without the ability to process such experiences, there can be no healing. With no healing, there’s a possibility for emotional pain. Humans are resilient creatures and develop defense mechanisms in order to escape or alleviate the pain associated…
Everyone has hobbies that bring them joy, but how do you know if your love of something is interfering with the rest of your life? It’s important to know because you could be experiencing signs of an addictive personality. People can easily lose themselves without realizing it in shopping, food, video games, manipulating people, gambling,…
The terms attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often used interchangeably by people who aren’t clinicians. However, there are some important differences between ADD vs. ADHD. It is important to understand the distinctions if a family member is being treated for either of these conditions. The most reason to distinguish…
Binge eating disorder is America’s most common eating disorder, with even more people suffering the condition than anorexia or bulimia. This mental health problem occurs through frequent eating of excessive amounts of food even when you feel no hunger. In fact, the condition manifests to divert your attention from bigger problems in your life. You…
It’s not uncommon for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to also have a mental health disorder. It could be depression, PTSD, anxiety, or an eating disorder. Treatment becomes more complicated because both issues must be addressed in order to encourage healing. If you’re dealing with anorexia or bulimia in addition to substance use,…
Addiction can refer to physical or mental dependence on an activity that hampers a healthy lifestyle. When you have a physical addiction to a substance, chemical changes in your body make you feel like you need the drug. Psychological addiction can cause you to turn to drugs in response to environmental cues or stress.…
Anxiety can be a crippling mental health concern. Worrying about worrying can stand in the way of people’s personal and professional lives while impacting self-esteem. It’s often a lonely, downward spiral that will continue unabated until that person decides to do something about it. If you’re worried that a loved one may be struggling, keep…
Complementary or holistic rehab programs in Oregon are becoming more popular. They are seen as effective treatments for addiction, particularly when combined with other treatments. Art therapy for addiction treatment is often combined with the 12-step program. These two complement each other and allow you to heal in different ways while you are in recovery. What Is Art…
Behavioral therapy involves a broad range of therapeutic techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors and promote growth. Behavioral therapy encourages the client to develop healthier, more effective patterns of behavior. The goal of behavior therapy is to help a person align their behavior with their goals and eliminate unwanted behaviors. Behavioral therapy is rooted in…
Every person on the planet gets anxious sometimes. From an evolutionary perspective, a certain amount of anxiety helps keep us alive. However, excessive, persistent, irrational nervousness about everyday situations is a dominant force in nearly every aspect of their lives for people with anxiety disorders. Types of anxiety disorders include the following: Generalized anxiety disorder…