Bipolar II Disorder – What It Is and What Can Be Done About ItArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchOctober 30, 2012Once thought to be a milder form of bipolar I, bipolar II is now understood to be an equally serious condition. In fact, it tends to be more chronic than bipolar I, and can cause long periods of depression and instability of mood, which in turn can lead to problems at work, in social situations… Details
5 Strategies for Body AcceptanceArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchOctober 29, 2012Most women spend more time asking, “What does the perfect body look like, and how do I get it?” than actually enjoying their lives. We go on diets to lose weight, force ourselves into a gym and harangue ourselves if we don’t achieve our weight-loss goals. Isn’t there a better way to coexist with –… Details
PTSD Differences Among Men and WomenArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchOctober 26, 2012Men and women are different. A few decades ago, that idea made the cover of major news magazines. But researchers are frequently confronted with differences between the sexes. A recent study on the mental health condition known as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggests that gender differences may play a role in who is most vulnerable… Details
Gambling Frustration Fuels Addictive BehaviorArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchOctober 25, 2012The old question of whether a person views the glass as half-full or half-empty could be helpful when it comes to understanding what drives gambling addiction. For gamblers, close situations are rarely viewed as near-victories. Instead, they are seen as frustrating defeats. The gambler is eager to escape the frustrating feelings as soon as possible… Details
The Role of Genetics in Eating DisordersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchOctober 24, 2012When discussing eating disorders, the role of the media often surfaces in the conversation. Many experts and eating disorder patients believe that the images of physical perfection flooding the television and print media provide an impossible ideal that women cannot reach.
Relationship Cycles for Love AddictsArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchOctober 23, 2012Love addiction, like many addictions, follows certain patterns. In the realm of love, sex, and relationship addictions, there are a number of interlocking roles and complimentary patterns of behavior. In this article, you will learn about these related roles. If any of these patterns or behaviors look a little too familiar, you may want to… Details
Addiction and Nutritional DeficienciesArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchOctober 22, 2012Addiction to drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco causes many hardships for the person who abuses them. Apart from relationship problems and mental health problems, addiction often produces a number of health challenges because of nutritional deficiencies. Some of these nutritional deficiencies are caused by the substance itself while others result from the behavior patterns associated with… Details
Eye Movement Therapy: A Treatment for AddictionArticles>TherapyBy The RanchOctober 19, 2012Much of what addicts experience when they enter a rehabilitation facility or a support group is done simply because it has always been done. Too often, addiction treatments are grounded in philosophies and personal beliefs rather than research, facts, and success rates. In psychology and psychiatry, on the other hand, many treatments and techniques used… Details
Can Vegetarianism Be a Cover For an Eating Disorder?Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchOctober 18, 2012Adopting a vegetarian diet is a decision that flows from a mind-set. It could be that a person feels that the vegetarian lifestyle is the most healthful. Others may turn to vegetarian eating because of moral convictions about the environment or animal rights. However, some use the diet to mask disordered eating.
Am I Addicted to Porn?Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchOctober 17, 2012For most people, pornography is a quick and convenient route to sexual pleasure. Typically it is turned to when a close physical connection is either not available or not desired. Unfortunately, for some people, viewing pornography – with or without masturbation – can grow into an emotionally crippling addiction. In fact, research tells us that… Details
