The stages of alcoholism is a sneaky disease that tricks you into thinking you’re in control while slowly tightening its grip on your life. What starts as harmless experimentation can evolve into dependence, which can quickly cause alcohol cravings that turn into abuse. There isn’t an aspect of the alcoholic’s world left …
Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) has gained much research interest as a separate disorder from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the primary differentiation of DTD resulting from chronic trauma involving long-term emotional neglect, emotional abuse, family violence, and/or community-based violence. If you were exposed to multiple, sustained, and untreated adverse or traumatic …
Humans are social beings. Evolution has taught us that survival of the human species requires adapting to the environment through shared, group efforts. Societal values promote group membership, belongingness, and social connections. Humans can experience a sense of loneliness following the loss of a relationship, moving to a new geographical …
It’s been a long few months since the world was turned upside down by covid. For many of us, that has meant working from home, homeschooling our kids, and generally feeling stressed out and anxious. But now that vaccines are becoming more widely available, there is light at the end …
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also known as Social Phobia, is characterized by a strong and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which humiliation or embarrassment may occur. While it is common to feel nervous during new social situations, those with Social Anxiety Disorder experience intense distress, self-consciousness, and fear …
In 1988, Dr. Judith Herman of Harvard University was the first to propose the diagnosis of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While the origins of diagnosing Complex PTSD focused on extended periods of physical and/or sexual abuse, it is now increasingly diagnosed in clients who have endured ongoing childhood trauma …
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 …
How Common is Anxiety? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults in the United States every year. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to anxiety treatment or managing anxiety symptoms, there are a number of different ways that you can work to decrease …
Narcissism is a necessary trait when it applies to prioritizing one’s well-being, pursuing academic and professional goals, and maintaining clear boundaries in relationships. However, narcissism becomes problematic when someone persistently seeks appreciation or admiration, must always be the center of attention, and must always appear as the superior problem-solver due to one’s perceived exceptional skills and …
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While some drugs may be beneficial for many people, sometimes they may have side effects in others. Potential side effects can sometimes come down to genes, influencing many parts of humans’ development. These inherited genes may affect everything from eye color to height and baldness. These genes also can influence how bodies …
