Bulimia and Anorexia Alter Women’s Decision-Making Processes Articles>Eating Disorders, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 10, 2020Several mood-related factors contribute to altered decision-making processes in women who suffer from eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are two of the three most common eating disorders in the U.S. and throughout the world. Teenage girls and young women have the highest chances of developing these conditions. At…
The Complex Nature of Trauma Treatment Addiction, Articles>Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 14, 2020By Deborah V. Gross, MD, Psychiatrist at The Ranch Mississippi What we experience early in life can influence our future responses. A psychologically traumatic event from your past may impact how you think, feel, and behave today. That’s how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops. While addiction is an illness of the brain, PTSD is more…
Worried about COVID-19? Allow us to Provide Anxiety Treatment Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 13, 2020Leave a commentIn anxious times, many people self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, along with its effects on society will only lead to more anxiety. An anxiety treatment program at The Recovery Ranch can help you manage your feelings during the difficult circumstances we all are now facing. Effects of COVID-19 Life always has…
What’s the Difference Between Depression and Manic Depression? Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 12, 2020The differences between the symptoms of depression and the symptoms of manic depression are significant. Though they share some commonalities, the critical difference between the two is that those with manic depression experience manic episodes. This is also known also as bipolar disorder. Read on to learn more about the difference between depression and manic…
Coping with Isolation During Coronavirus Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 11, 2020Leave a commentAre you having trouble coping with isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? Is it hard to get through the day knowing tomorrow will be the same? Perhaps you are tired of not being able to talk to or see your friends. For many men and women, isolation can be devastating to mental and physical health. There is…
What’s the Difference Between an Alcoholic and a Functioning Alcoholic? Alcoholism, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNJune 10, 2020Popular culture has helped shape an image of the “classic alcoholic” in people’s minds. Usually, we imagine an alcoholic as a middle-aged man who looks a bit disheveled and staggers in and out of bars all day and all night. He is so easy to recognize because he makes no effort to hide his drunken…
Coping with Loneliness During Quarantine Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 9, 2020Leave a commentOne of the most difficult things about the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has increased the loneliness that many people experience. An estimated 35.7 million Americans live on their own, which is a figure that has grown significantly over time. For those who are living in isolation like this, coping with loneliness during quarantine is…
6 Transformational Lessons of Addiction Therapy Addiction Treatment, Articles>Addiction Treatment, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 8, 2020Sometimes people do not succeed on the first try for sobriety or even the seventh. Then, one day, timing or circumstances bring a new opportunity to truly begin the journey of a lifetime of recovery. As you travel down this path, it is important to remember that there is more than one way to solve…
Staying Sober During Coronavirus Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 7, 2020Leave a commentStaying sober during coronavirus is likely a challenge for many people. Several media sources report that alcohol sales have recently skyrocketed, and several sources are reporting an uptick in substance abuse. If you are having difficulty staying sober during coronavirus, The Recovery Ranch continues to welcome clients, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The caring, professional staff…
6 Ways Yoga Helps With Depression and Addiction Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Depression, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 6, 2020It is clear that yoga is shedding its old reputation as an esoteric practice exclusively for the spiritually devout. It is also not just for those who consider themselves flexible or interested in eastern spirituality. At The Ranch TN, we use yoga to help you in the recovery process. Yoga is typically not appropriate for…
