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…
Addiction Treatment: Taking the First Step Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Realizing that you need addiction treatment can be an altogether terrifying and confusing reality, although it doesn’t have to be. Our men’s and women’s inpatient and outpatient treatment services, along with group therapy, family, and alumni programs are ready to provide all needed support on your journey. However, to receive the best these support programs…
Substance Abuse, Psychosis Affect Men and Women Differently Addiction, Articles>Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNJuly 13, 2020Significant numbers of the people in the U.S. dealing with serious substance-related issues also have symptoms of a highly destabilizing mental state called substance abuse psychosis. Some affected individuals meet the basic criteria used to identify a substance and mental health-related condition called a dual diagnosis. In a study published in September 2014 in the…
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…
Holistic Strategies for Battling Depression Articles>Mental Health, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 4, 2020The standard approach to treating depression includes medications and psychotherapy. However, in some cases, and for reasons doctors and therapists don’t fully understand, these approaches are only partially successful. Complementary approaches including yoga, exercise, nutrition, and supplements for depression may all be added to a holistic treatment plan to help achieve success. Read on to…
10 Signs of Unhealthy Thinking Articles, Articles>Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2020People with depression, addictions, and eating disorders may not believe that they have much in common. But at the root of many mental health problems are distorted thoughts and beliefs that chip away at the individual’s self-image. An inner dialogue that includes messages such as “I’m not good enough” or “Nothing ever goes my way”…
How to Prevent a Panic Attack: Learning to Manage Your Panic Disorder Articles>Mental Health, Helpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 11, 2020Panic attacks may cause just as much anxiety for your doctor as they do for you. In other words, no one is exactly sure what causes some people to be prone to panic while others are immune. Consequently, because it’s a difficult disorder to understand, it can be difficult to know how to prevent a panic…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Dual Diagnosis Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Articles>Eating Disorders, Articles>Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNFebruary 28, 2020Many individuals who have obsessive compulsive traits and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are also dually diagnosed. Most frequently, the co-occurring disorder found alongside Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an Eating Disorder
Dual Diagnosis of Depression and Addiction Addiction, Articles>Drug Addiction, Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Articles>Mental Health, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNFebruary 27, 2020Dual diagnosis of depression and addiction can begin with either the mood disorder or addiction first. About 20 percent of people in the US with a mood disorder like depression also have an addiction disorder. This relationship between depression and addiction requires a dual diagnosis treatment center in PA to treat both conditions at the…
Connection Between Abuse, Trauma, and Eating Disorders Articles>Eating Disorders, Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health, Sexual HarassmentBy The Ranch TNFebruary 24, 2020Individuals who have suffered trauma and subsequently, post-traumatic stress disorder, struggle with many different symptoms. Victims are often impaired socially and struggle with nightmares, excessive anger, and flashbacks. The connection between abuse, trauma, and eating disorder complicates lasting recovery. Reach out to a mental health treatment center in Pennsylvania if you or a loved one…
