Alcoholism can have detrimental effects on the body. When consumed regularly alcohol abuse can cause a physical and mental dependence. Alcohol increases the body’s feel good chemical dopamine which then creates a need for more alcohol to feel the same. Consuming alcohol can lead to liver damage, heart disease, and pancreatitis. There are medication and …
Do you have a short fuse? Does anger control your life? Are you often impulsive and unable to think before you act? If so, you may be struggling with anger management. Explosive anger and impulsivity can lead to all sorts of problems in life, including ruined relationships, job loss, and even legal troubles. In this …
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Emotional well being is experienced when you accept your past and present circumstances and utilize proactive behaviors related to any thoughts and emotions related to these circumstances. I must emphasize that well-being is not simply being naively happy. Rather, it is experienced when you acknowledge your fear, anger, sadness, and other disturbing emotions as …
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Cognitive restructuring is an effective therapeutic technique for negative thoughts, which can be used alone or in conjunction with medication therapy, to help a client with identifying, understanding, and gaining control over ruminating and self-defeating thought patterns. This technique can be applied to the cognitive symptoms which are common among those who have Post-Traumatic …
Psychology is a field of study that intrigues a lot of people at one point or another. However, it is also such a broad subject that it’s not always clear what it leads to. There is not a single, direct career path that stems from psychology. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t options, however, so …
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We would like to cover the topic of panic attacks and panic disorders today. Please join us in learning about how you can deal with these common issues safely and effectively. What is Panic Disorder? Panic attacks are relatively common for most Americans. The feelings are considered a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety …
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Benzodiazepines fall under the class of medication called anxiolytics. They are considered schedule IV controlled substances that doctors can prescribe for several conditions. These medications can prove helpful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and more. Sometimes they can even be prescribed for off-label use, based on the guidance of a physician. However, the problem is …
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When it comes to breaking the cycle of addiction, one of the first choices is accepting help. It is possible to beat addiction independently, but various therapeutic paths exist, such as using medication management with licensed, professional assistance. Going It Alone Going it alone without counseling or medication management in your therapeutic path can be a …
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As a Mental Health Therapist and Developmental Psychologist with 28 years of experience in the field, I have worked predominantly with clients diagnosed and conducted psychotherapy on various Substance Dependence Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. …
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is a difficult part of kicking an addiction. It is one of the first challenges to healing, and often it can be the hardest. Withdrawal symptoms can arrive suddenly and be quite intense. These post-acute withdrawal symptoms can persist and pop up during the early stages of recovery and become a risk …
