Today’s idea of eating for mental wellness represents a much different facet of health than we grew up with. In school, it was common for people to receive lessons about food groups and the importance of eating a balanced diet. However, for many, those lessons never materialized into actual practice. From a young age, we may […]
If you feel like one or both of your parents aren’t supportive—or worse, abusive—you might be wondering if they have a narcissistic personality disorder and need mental health treatment.Someone with narcissistic personality disorder generally has to seek help before they can get diagnosed. But sometimes, someone with narcissistic tendencies won’t think there’s anything wrong and
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Today, many “narcissist tests” exist that confirm the idea that someone you know (let’s face it, your ex) does indeed have a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The most official of the narcissism tests, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI), is commonly used to determine if someone displays narcissistic behaviors. But is it possible to read this test
The rates of those diagnosed with depression are steadily increasing in the last decade, similarly raising questions within us as well, “Is depression genetic? Is it environmental?” We may find ourselves curious about these questions out of concern for our country, for someone we love, or because we recognize that one or both of our parents
If 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
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If 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
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At 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
Clients 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.Is
Teenagers 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
At 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
