Bulimia is a severe mental health condition that can significantly impact physical and emotional well-being. People with bulimia may experience extreme weight fluctuations, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and other issues that compromise their health and wellness. Though this eating disorder can lead to death in more severe cases, treatment may help individuals fully recover.If you …
What is manic depression? How does it differ from other types of depression? Though they share some commonalities, there are critical differences. Knowing more about depression and manic depression can ensure you get the appropriate treatment. Recovery Ranch can help you learn more about depression versus manic depression and how our depression treatment center can …
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People who engage in extreme fitness go to great lengths to attain their desired body shape or weight. They are often so focused on the physical aspects of exercise that they overlook their mental health, which can lead to severe consequences. Sadly, extreme fitness can mask eating disorders that go undetected or misdiagnosed. At Recovery Ranch, …
Individual therapy is an evidence-based treatment option for individuals struggling with mental and emotional issues, addictions, or behavior that has become destructive. With tailored counseling and specialized attention from a licensed therapist, clients can gain insight into their problems and learn how to manage them healthily. At Recovery Ranch, we recognize that every person’s situation is …
Depression was already a global issue before the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more than ever, we’ve seen a rise in all types of depression. Though medication can alleviate symptoms, you may wonder about natural remedies for depression. The depression treatment program at Recovery Ranch takes a holistic approach to treating this and other mental health …
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s life. It often results from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. People who suffer from this condition live in fear, experience depression, and can develop unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drug or alcohol use to deal with their …
There is a definite correlation between mental disorders and drinking. The connection between the two is apparent in how various mental health issues influence how someone uses alcohol. Those with psychological conditions often have an increased risk of developing a drinking problem. It is known as “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders” when this happens. Recovery Ranch …
Can spending time with a horse help release some of the core issues associated with eating disorders? Equine therapy has been used successfully for substance use disorders and may soon enter the field of eating disorder treatments with a strong presence. People with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder have learned to …
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Multigenerational trauma is a complex cycle to break. When a parent experiences neglect, abuse, or trauma as a child, they may never develop adequate coping skills to help them avoid repeating the same behaviors to or around their own children. Tragically, this negative feedback loop continues to feed itself, and new generations of children face …
When it appears in women, a bipolar disorder commonly takes a different form than it takes in men. Compared to cases affecting men, bipolar disorder in women also comes with increased risks for additional mental or physical health problems that worsen the impact of the illness. What’s more, women tend to have somewhat different bipolar …
