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…
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…
In Addiction Treatment and Beyond: We Need Each Other Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Drug Addiction, Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Articles>Early Recovery, From Our Experts>Tennessee, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020If any good thing has arisen from the collective trauma that we are all experiencing through the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent prevention methods, it is a spotlight on just how much we need each other especially when it comes to addiction treatment and beyond. Throughout the last six months, our ability to adapt to…
How Do I Manage Stress? Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 27, 2020At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we emphasize the importance of developing healthy ways to deal with stress. Are you wondering how you should manage stress after recovery? Our aftercare program helps you build a network of support by connecting you with other clients who have completed the program. In the meantime, learn how stress can…
Is Stress Affecting My Health? Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 24, 2020Clients at Recovery Ranch in Tennessee sometimes ask, “Is stress affecting my health?” The answer depends on the type of stress and how your body reacts to it. Certain stressors, such as childhood trauma and PTSD may link directly to your substance use disorder. Other forms of stress can improve your health in small quantities.…
Social Media and Anxiety Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 23, 2020Teenagers today don’t remember a world without digital connections. Going a full day with no online access would send many Generation Z kids in a panic. At the same time that social media allows kids to connect with people from all over the world, it also leaves them vulnerable to peer pressure, bullying, and other…
Social Media and Depression Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 22, 2020At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we treat many clients with depressive disorders and some of them experience elevated levels of stress after using social media. Learn more about social media and depression and the connection between depression and substance abuse. If you are struggling with depression, reach out to mental health treatment programs in Nashville…
When an Eating Disorder Takes Over Your Life Articles>Eating Disorders, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 11, 2020If you have a problem with an eating disorder that you can’t seem to control, what should you do? Here, we’ll look at some specific suggestions such as mental health treatment programs to help you begin the healing process and resume living in a healthier manner. Disordered Eating It might first be helpful to define…
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, 2020What 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 of an injury to the brain—something from the outside that…
