Mortality Rates of Alcohol WithdrawalArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 27, 2017According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 6% of the U.S. adult population is addicted to alcohol, but over 86% have consumed alcohol in their lives. These statistics and the fact that alcohol use is so common might make you think that the risks of addiction are limited, but this… Details
Is Love Addiction Real?ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 26, 2017Love addiction is a behavior pattern in which you become obsessed with falling in love and being in love. The most energizing thing that you can think of is being connected with another human being on a deep and intense level, but your relationships are usually not actually based on love. They much more closely… Details
Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships: Trauma BondingArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 25, 2017Why don’t you leave? For people in abusive relationships, the answer to that question often boils down to trauma bonding. What is trauma bonding? It is loyalty and commitment to the person and relationship despite the abuse. A central aspect of trauma bonding is the denial of a problem, despite the evidence of one. Details
PTSD and RelationshipsArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 22, 2017Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious and in some cases life-threatening disorder characterized by re-experiencing traumatic events, changes in mood, severe anxiety, avoidance of triggers and intrusive memories. PTSD therapy may include medications and psychotherapy aimed at staying present and managing your symptoms. But for the spouse or partner of a person suffering from… Details
7 Common Patterns in Love AddictionArticles, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchSeptember 21, 2017By Jennifer Payne Guarino, LMFT, CSAT, Primary Therapist at The Ranch Popular songs have been telling us for a very long time that love can be like a drug. Details
Treating Insomnia Key to Managing Anxiety, DepressionArticles, Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 20, 2017Researchers may finally have an answer to what’s been a never-ending chicken-and-egg debate: Are you suffering from insomnia because you’re depressed, or are you depressed because you’re suffering from insomnia?
What Are Eating Disorders Anonymous Meetings Like?ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 19, 2017Eating Disorders Anonymous is a nonprofit, self-help organization that was founded more than 70 years ago. Eating Disorders Anonymous is based on the 12-step structure of self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Many people find that attending Eating Disorders Anonymous meetings is an effective way of treating an eating disorder or… Details
What Is Hypersexual Behavior?ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 18, 2017Everyone has sexual urges, desires and fantasies. They are a normal part of being human. But when these urges and thoughts turn into preoccupations and compulsions that interfere with daily life, they enter the zone of hypersexual disorders and sex addiction. Hypersexual behavior can manifest in both men and women in a number of ways.… Details
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in MenArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 15, 2017If someone you know suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a men’s treatment center may be able to offer psychotherapy and other services that can make a difference in their lives. Unfortunately, most men who could and should be diagnosed with NPD never are, simply because they are not self-aware enough to see the problem… Details
Hypomania vs. ManiaArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2017Bipolar disorder has four different forms, each with varying signs of mania and depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder causes: Noticeable mood shifts Changes in energy and activity levels Inability to carry out everyday tasks Details
