3 Mental Health Disorders Ketamine May Help Treat Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 16, 2017Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been used primarily in pediatric surgical settings and veterinary medicine. An interesting property of ketamine is that it affects a set of receptors utilizing glutamate in the central nervous system and brain that govern mood, memory, learning and other functions. This discovery of ketamine’s effects has led to a… Details
Delusional Disorders in the Elderly Statistics Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 15, 2017Delusional disorders are confusing for those afflicted and for their loved ones. If you or someone you care about seems to be suffering from a delusional disorder, learn the differences between similar illnesses and how common delusional disorders are for people over the age of 65.
Dating in Recovery: The Complexities of Relationships in Rehab Articles, Love AddictionBy The Ranch TNMarch 14, 2017Rehab is a time in which you are learning to cope with the ups and downs of life without turning to substances. It may also be a time in which any new relationships you form can have an impact on your recovery. If you are compelled to continually be in a relationship and are always… Details
Women & Relapse: Are Relationships the Problem? Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNMarch 13, 2017A significant number of women who seek treatment for addiction were initially introduced to drug use by a romantic partner or spouse. Sometimes, it isn’t until they start exploring their patterns in therapy that women realize how their romantic or sexual relationships were triggers for their addiction, and very likely any subsequent relapse. For women… Details
Can Bipolar Be Cured? Living With Bipolar Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 11, 2017Depending on the severity of the bipolar disorder, you may have asked yourself, “Can bipolar be cured?” There are four forms of bipolar disorder, each varying in severity. It is a mood disorder affecting the brain, causing shifts in mood, activity, and energy levels that may impact an individual’s ability to carry out everyday tasks.… Details
The Controversy of Eating Disorder Forced Therapy Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMarch 10, 2017An eating disorder is a condition that causes people to overeat or avoid food altogether because of a distorted body image. Examples of eating disorders include bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder. These illnesses are treatable, but without help from a physician or eating disorder therapist, eating disorders can lead to very serious health problems… Details
5 Signs You Have an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMarch 9, 2017If you’ve developed a problematic relationship with food, you may be asking yourself, Do I have an eating disorder? This is not a trivial question, since an eating disorder can ruin your life or even prove fatal if left untreated.
‘Finding Yourself’ in Rehab Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 7, 2017Do you know who you are without drugs or alcohol? You may think that you do, but most people who struggle with substance abuse numb their feelings and completely lose touch with themselves over the course of their addiction.
10 Things Horses Teach Us About Our Relationships and Recovery Articles>Therapy, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The Ranch TNMarch 6, 2017By Danielle Sukenik, LMFT, EAGALA Certified, Equine Therapist at The Ranch Some imagine equine-assisted psychotherapy is about galloping through the woods with the wind in their hair; however, it is actually a therapeutic process that is very different from a recreational trail ride or a visit to a dude ranch. Details
Causes of Somatoform Disorders ArticlesBy The Ranch TNMarch 5, 2017Somatoform disorders are a group of diagnosable mental illnesses that lead to medical complaints that don’t actually match your physical condition. Current guidelines in the U.S. refer to these illnesses as somatic symptom and related disorders. No one knows exactly why such conditions occur. However, doctors and researchers have identified a range of factors that… Details
