What is a Process Addiction? Articles>Sex Addiction, Eating Disorders, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021We’re all familiar with substance addiction, but what is a process addiction? While substance abuse gets a lot of attention, it isn’t the only type of addiction out there. Behavioral or process addictions can mess with people’s lives just as much as substance addiction. A process addiction is a compulsion to engage in a specific…
12 Eating Disorder Recovery Quotes Eating Disorders, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 3, 2021Battling through an eating disorder is immensely difficult, especially after the holiday season. Even people without a diagnosed condition struggle to redetermine their relationship with their body and with food. Here at The Ranch Tennessee, we believe in setting positive intentions for the year. With that in mind, here is a collection of 12…
In Addiction Treatment and Beyond: We Need Each Other Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Drug Addiction, Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Articles>Early Recovery, From Our Experts>Tennessee, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020If any good thing has arisen from the collective trauma that we are all experiencing through the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent prevention methods, it is a spotlight on just how much we need each other especially when it comes to addiction treatment and beyond. Throughout the last six months, our ability to adapt to…
When an Eating Disorder Takes Over Your Life Articles>Eating Disorders, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 11, 2020If you have a problem with an eating disorder that you can’t seem to control, what should you do? Here, we’ll look at some specific suggestions such as mental health treatment programs to help you begin the healing process and resume living in a healthier manner. Disordered Eating It might first be helpful to define…
New Program Director to Head Women’s Eating Disorder Program at The RanchSM Treatment Center Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNApril 28, 2015The RanchSM treatment center in Tennessee welcomes new program director Catherine Henricks to head its women’s eating disorders program.
Eating Disorders “on the Wire”: An Interview with Jenn Friedman Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJanuary 24, 2015Food fuels the body and can nourish the soul. But what happens when it seduces and torments? According to information from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders:
How to Cope With an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 11, 2014You’ve been diagnosed with an eating disorder — now what? You know that your thoughts, feelings and attitudes toward food and eating are not healthful, but how to change? The good news is that you got the diagnosis; it means that you are on the right track to healing. Along with professional help for your…
Study Examines New Approach to Treating Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 2, 2014The development of an eating disorder is believed by experts to have both a biological and an environmental component. The mix of the two influences may differ based on the individual, but there are certain factors that significantly increase a person’s risk of developing an eating disorder.
Recognizing and Treating Bulimia Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNNovember 21, 2014Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a recurring pattern of binge eating followed by either purging with laxatives, diuretics or self-induced vomiting, or through extreme dieting. It is a mental health disorder, meaning that recovery from the illness will require not only behavior modification but also a focus on improved emotional health.
Eating Disorder Patients Turn to Internet for Empathy, Support Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNOctober 17, 2014Teens are living more of their lives on the Internet. A teen struggling with an eating disorder may seek out websites with information about the disorder and end up connecting with commenters discussion forum members. While the teen may feel validated by the experiences of others online, they will not receive in-person support the same…
