Life, Addiction and the Bad Golf Swing Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNOctober 25, 2011by Lloyd J. Gordon, III, M.D., FASAM, Medical Director Ten or fifteen years ago, I played golf two or three times per week. After I did not get any better, I quit playing so often. I couldn’t get any better because I had a bad golf swing. I currently play two to three times per… Details
Gaslighting: What It Is and How to Recognize It Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNOctober 21, 2011Gaslighting has become the term used to describe a particular type of emotional trauma inflicted upon people by their abusers. The term comes from the name of a British play called “Gas Light” that was later made into a popular film, also called “Gaslight.” In the play and film, the victim notices that the gas… Details
On the Power of Stretching the Mind with a New Idea ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 19, 2011“One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, U.S. author and physician (1809-1894) Stretching our mind is probably a concept that many of us believe is not possible. After all, our brain is our mind, right? It has a defined dimension or limitation of space. So… Details
Innovative Sex and Love Addiction Program for Women Introduced at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNOctober 17, 2011Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) October 17, 2011 – Contrary to popular media portrayals and gender stereotypes, men are not the only ones suffering from sex and love addiction. An estimated 8 to 12 percent of those seeking relationship and sex addiction treatment are women, though many more are likely suffering in silence.
On Being the Best You You Can Be ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 17, 2011“Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm, American actress and singer, died as result of intentional or unintentional overdose of barbiturates (1922-1969) Why are we quoting Judy Garland here? Wasn’t she a troubled individual, prone to all sorts… Details
Many with Eating Disorders Don’t Seek Help Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNOctober 15, 2011Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa, are associated with a strong feeling of shame, often preventing individuals who struggle with the disorders from seeking help. About 10 million females and about 1 million males are estimated to have an eating disorder in the United States, but the numbers are suspected to be much… Details
On Living With Gusto ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 13, 2011“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius, ancient Chinese philosopher, thinker, teacher, and founder of the Ru school of Chinese thought (551-479 BCE) When we think about the word “gusto,” we automatically conjure up images of food. But the word really implies a joy of living, a full-hearted embracing of action. Gusto… Details
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Medication Enhances OCD Treatment ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 11, 2011Since a person is multi-dimensional, doesn’t it make sense that treatment of a person’s illness could be enhanced when delivered using a multi-dimensional approach – particularly if the illness manifests on more than one level? That was the idea behind recent research that tested various methodologies for the treatment of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder.
Why People with Depression Hide Their Symptoms from Doctors ArticlesBy The Ranch TNOctober 7, 2011If you felt depressed, would you tell your doctor during your next appointment? Most people say no. That question and its answer are being discussed among mental health professionals across the country.
Women with Sexually Addicted Husbands Often Neglected for Treatment Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNOctober 7, 2011In a situation few spouses openly address, many are suffering in silence as their partner lives with sexual addiction or a condition like intimacy anorexia. Both can mean deep physical and emotional deprivation with serious consequences for a spouse – but recovery is possible, with many experts continuing to emphasize the need for both partners… Details
