Steps to Take After Leaving Residential Rehab RecoveryBy The RanchAugust 29, 2015Residential rehab facilities provide a safe environment where you can begin your recovery journey surrounded by addiction professionals and other people who are receiving treatment for substance abuse. When the time comes to leave residential rehab, you will need to take certain steps to be sure you stay on track.
Benefits of Couples Therapy After Infidelity Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchAugust 29, 2015Although an affair is one of the most painful betrayals of trust that anyone can experience, it does not always mean the end of a relationship. Frequently, both partners hope to save the relationship and stay together despite the loss of trust and underlying problems that may have contributed to the affair.
Mindfulness: Why Every Addict Needs It Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchAugust 28, 2015The addict has a restless brain, and substances or compulsive behaviors are used to self-regulate the overworked brain. That process eventually leads to a trail of destruction: lost jobs, failed marriages, neglected children, plundered fortunes.
The Challenges of the First Year Sober RecoveryBy The RanchAugust 28, 2015If you have relied on alcohol or drugs for any length of time to escape from reality or to relieve bad feelings, learning to live sober can be very challenging. The intense symptoms of withdrawal are only the beginning. Although you may wish you could just get through detox and then live happily ever after,…
What Predicts Self-Harm in People With Borderline Personality Disorder? Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchAugust 27, 2015The majority of people affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) engage in a form of self-harm known as non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Underlying reasons for this behavior can vary widely from person to person. In a study published in the journal Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation, researchers examined the factors that help predict non-suicidal self-injury…
Skin Patch Could Track Stress in Armed Service Members Mental HealthBy The RanchAugust 27, 2015A new flexible patch developed by the University of Massachusetts could track stress and fatigue among members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The technology is similar to that used by many professional and amateur athletes to track heart rates and calories burned during workouts. But instead of tracking a relatively short-term workout, the patch designed…
Borderline Personality Disorder Hinders Recovery From Depression and Vice Versa Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchAugust 25, 2015Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and major depression are highly interactive conditions, a new study from Harvard University-affiliated McLean Hospital finds. Specifically, the presence of BPD hinders a timely recovery from major depression, while, conversely, the presence of major depression hinders a timely recovery from borderline personality disorder, researchers say.
Support Group Meetings Vital to Your Recovery RecoveryBy The RanchAugust 25, 2015If the idea of sitting among a group of fellow recovering addicts sharing their stories makes you cringe, you’re not alone. The support group setting is not everyone’s favorite, but is it important? The answer is not completely straightforward for a couple of reasons. One is that everyone is an individual and there is no…
Genetic Disposition No Excuse for Cheating on Your Partner Articles>Addiction Research, Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchAugust 24, 2015The science of infidelity is still in its infancy, but recent studies have suggested that genetic factors may partly explain why some people are more likely than others to cheat on their romantic partners. However, genetic factors are never the only factors when it comes to human behavior, and these recent research results by no…
How Bad News Is Delivered Affects Our Ability to Bounce Back Mental HealthBy The RanchAugust 21, 2015A recent study from Rutgers University explores why people react to personal setbacks or negative news in different ways at different times. A setback, such as a bad grade on a test or a negative performance review at work, sometimes inspires people to work harder and improve on their results. Other times, equally disappointing news…
