Less Commonly Known Bulimia Side EffectsArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 27, 2016Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder with symptoms that commonly include repeated episodes of extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting, lack of control over this binge-purge cycle, and a poor or unrealistic body image. You may already know that bulimia can lead to serious health problems such as dehydration, inflammation of the esophagus, tooth decay,… Details
Healthy Sex Life vs. Chronic Intimacy DisorderArticles, RelationshipsBy The RanchDecember 26, 2016Intimacy disorders are widely misunderstood, especially because there is no official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Intimacy disorder refers to a person’s inability to form close interpersonal bonds with other human beings. This can manifest in troubles with being vulnerable or truthful, both with romantic partners and other people… Details
People With Sex Addiction Often Suffered Early TraumaArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchDecember 25, 2016The cycles of behavior exhibited by people with sex addiction are often connected to traumatic childhood experiences, particularly attachment-related trauma that continues to impair their ability to form healthy interpersonal relationships.
How Common Is Sex Addiction?Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchDecember 24, 2016People addicted to sex engage in sexual thoughts, fantasies and behaviors that make it difficult for them to retain a sense of well-being and function well in important aspects of daily life. Unlike many mental health issues, sex addiction does not have an official definition used by all doctors when making a diagnosis. Despite this… Details
If Your Parent Cheated, You’re More Likely to Have an AffairArticles, RelationshipsBy The RanchDecember 23, 2016People are more likely to commit relationship infidelity if one or more of their parents also committed infidelity, according to new research from the University of Nevada, Reno.
4 Steps to Moving on After an Online AffairArticles, Love AddictionBy The RanchDecember 22, 2016Internet affairs can be easy to justify because they occur in the virtual world, but any time one partner keeps any kind of connection, whether physical or emotional, a secret from the other, the relationship is bound to suffer. Online infidelity occurs more and more these days. With access to social media, chat rooms and… Details
How Alcoholism Affects the Whole FamilyAlcoholism, ArticlesBy The RanchDecember 21, 2016Alcoholism is a form of addiction that affects all aspects of the drinker’s life. When a person has a problem with alcohol addiction, the compulsion to drink becomes the most important thing in that person’s life. Many people who abuse alcohol or become addicted to it believe they aren’t hurting anyone but themselves. But alcohol… Details
How Emotional Trauma Breeds Eating DisordersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 20, 2016By Gina Marchando, DMFT, LMFT, CHT, CIT The link between early childhood trauma and later development of an eating disorder has been well-established. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 20 to 50% of women with eating disorders have a history of trauma and abuse. Types of trauma common to those with disordered eating behaviors… Details
With PTSD, Not All Trauma Is Caused By WarArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 19, 2016If you were to ask someone to name a group of people who experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the answer would most likely be war veterans. And while it’s true that veterans are at substantial risk for PTSD, war is not the only cause.
What’s the Difference Between Alcoholism and Problem Drinking?Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The RanchDecember 18, 2016Alcohol abuse affects millions of American families. But alcoholism is not always the culprit. For every American alcoholic there are two or three problem drinkers who don’t meet the criteria for alcohol addiction but still experience significant life disruption as a result of their drinking habits. Details
