Author Tennessee Williams in his iconic work, The Glass Menagerie, eloquently and simply stated that “Time is the longest distance between two places.” Much of philosophical inquiry and scientific research of various disciplines has sought to define, manipulate, or even… Read More ›
Tag: mental health
Is Sex Addiction Really An Addiction
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the “DSM” is in its fifth edition. The most recent edition of the DSM still does include a diagnosis for sex addiction or hypersexuality specifically. Hypersexuality is a common… Read More ›
How Do I Find The Right Therapist
Therapy is defined as the “treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder”. Despite the definition, a disorder is not required for therapy. Many people have issues, problems, or difficulties they need to sort out. Working with a psychological professional… Read More ›
Common Anxiety Triggers You Might Not Know About
Anxiety is one of the most highly occurring mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders with substance abuse. According to the ADAA, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18 percent of the population suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder.… Read More ›
Do You Have A Hard Time Saying “No”
Once we start saying “yes” to life, we can accidentally take on too many responsibilities. We feel more capable than we have in a long time and are happy to be of service to others. Having a hard time saying… Read More ›
4 Struggles Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a psychological disorder commonly misunderstood. Mainstream media depicts OCD as being about having to repeat patterns and attain to a very specific lifestyle so as not to induce anxiety. OCD is not about being out of… Read More ›
Anxiety and Stress, Part III: Do I Need Help for My Anxiety and Stress?
With the possibility of our stress affecting our children’s futures, it is imperative to get professional help if you need it. Anxiety disorders and anxiety in general can often be treated without the use of prescription medication, although in some… Read More ›
Anxiety and Stress, Part II: Can Stress Harm Your Health?
Anxiety is clearly not good for your health, but what about routine, everyday stress? Even people who are very good at coping with normal amounts of occasional anxiety experience stress, so how can the negative impacts of routine stress be… Read More ›
Most Common Types of Personality Disorders
A personality disorder is defined as “a deeply ingrained and maladaptive pattern of behavior of a specified kind, typically manifest by the time one reaches adolescence and causing long-term difficulties in personal relationships or in functioning in society.” According to… Read More ›
What Happens When You Set Boundaries
Boundaries are lines which set limitations. Geographically, boundaries divide areas of land. Emotional, boundaries help us set limitations on what we are willing to do and what we are not willing to do. Like a line in the sand, a… Read More ›