The Cycle of Codependency and Addiction Articles>Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, RelationshipsBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Understanding Codependency Codependency may be one of the most common yet widely misunderstood behaviors. In short, codependency means sacrificing your needs to meet the needs of someone else. But there is more to the story. An isolated act of self-sacrifice or kindness isn’t inherently codependent. Codependency isn’t a mental health diagnosis. Rather it is…
If My Ex is a Narcissist, What Does That Say About Me? Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Sex Addiction, Mental Health, RelationshipsBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 23, 2021If you’ve just learned that your ex has a narcissistic personality disorder, or you strongly suspect they do, you’re likely dealing with a lot of emotions. You might wonder how you could have ever dealt with someone so uncaring and what attracted you to someone like that in the first place. You might also wonder…
Can Sex Help With Depression? Articles>Sex Addiction, Depression, Love Addiction, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 9, 2021Trying to manage depression can be a beast. There are so many medications out there with serious side effects. But are there natural ways to fight depression? The answer is yes! Exercise, good nutrition and staying connected with friends can be a serious boon to help combat depression. Another way to fight depression is through…
What is a Process Addiction? Articles>Sex Addiction, Eating Disorders, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021We’re all familiar with substance addiction, but what is a process addiction? While substance abuse gets a lot of attention, it isn’t the only type of addiction out there. Behavioral or process addictions can mess with people’s lives just as much as substance addiction. A process addiction is a compulsion to engage in a specific…
Discovering Your Partner’s Sex Addiction Articles>Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Sex addiction is perhaps not as familiar to most people as substance abuse disorders may be. Sex is a natural part of human behavior, and an interest in sex is completely healthy. Most of us are aware that people’s sexual appetites and proclivities vary on a wide spectrum. It isn’t always easy to recognize…
Is it Love? Or is it a Love Addiction? Articles>Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 9, 2021Everyone adores the feeling of falling in love—but when is it a love addiction? Over the years, we’ve written thousands of songs and poems describing these precious moments. We’ve even created a holiday for it. But not all loves are created equal. Sometimes, we can hold on to that feeling for too long, becoming…
12 Eating Disorder Recovery Quotes Eating Disorders, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 3, 2021Battling through an eating disorder is immensely difficult, especially after the holiday season. Even people without a diagnosed condition struggle to redetermine their relationship with their body and with food. Here at The Ranch Tennessee, we believe in setting positive intentions for the year. With that in mind, here is a collection of 12…
You Are More Than Your Eating Disorder UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 26, 2021Behavioral health challenges are unique among medical issues in several ways. One of the most notable may be how people often feel defined almost entirely by their disorder. There is frequently a degree of shame and guilt associated with mental health issues rarely seen with other physical ailments. Whether the issue is addiction or an…
Supporting Your Loved One With An Eating Disorder UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 19, 2021Are you in a relationship with someone who lives with an eating disorder? Is someone in your family experiencing symptoms of anorexia or bulimia or other disordered eating symptoms that don’t seem to fit into a neat category? This guide can help you navigate your relationship and help you play a supportive role in your…
New Year’s Triggers for Disordered Eating UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021The time of New Year’s resolutions rolls around with great trepidation for those who struggle with patterns of disordered eating. The coming of the new calendar year can be an excellent opportunity to review the year that just passed and make resolutions for the coming year. However, for many people, January 1 is not a…
