The focus of cognitive therapy methods is less how the patient acts. Rather, their attitudes, thoughts, evaluations, and beliefs are important. The patient should learn to change their perspectives and reactions to events and things, i.e. to actively shape them. People with depression can use this to replace negative thoughts with more rational ones. People […]
Not all alcoholism rehab stories are success stories. For most people, it means having to deal with a lot of emotional turmoil within the family, having a stranger pull out a loved one you can no longer control, and having your hopes up once that loved one is released back into your care, only to […]
Eating disorders are mental disorders with a serious debilitating impact on health, productivity, and relationships. Almost 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from a clinical eating disorder at one point in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or an Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). […]
Due to a number of factors, the job of raising children is increasingly being passed onto grandparents. Reasons like long working hours, distant commutes across multiple locations, becoming a parent at a young age, incarceration, and death of a parent are making it difficult for parents to devote enough time to their children. Then there […]
You would think that no order can’t be served at a steakhouse. Like any restaurant, a steakhouse endeavours to deliver a great dining experience for its patrons. However, you can bet there are certain steakhouse mores you may be breaking without realising it. It can stem from something as simple as the nature of your […]
The addictive personality is a kind of psychological trait that predisposes an individual to addiction. Various studies have shown that there are definite implications in the brain that contribute to addiction. Some people are more prone to addictions as compared to others, but it’s an issue under debate. Additive personalities are persons that crave a […]
When it comes to steak, it’s normally a fairly pricey meal. Depending on the cut quality, you can expect some cuts to get rather expensive. Yet, some elements contribute to the value of a steak and why it’s costly for a reason. One such steak that has a reputation for being rather expensive is Kobe […]
Studies suggest that individuals who struggle with eating disorders have a higher probability of experiencing impulsive behavior than healthy people, such as speaking out of line and regretting afterward. This also goes for starting an activity that they will later regret doing. The question of whether or not the impulsive behavior began before the onset […]
It’s a fact of our human chemistry that we must consume food, or we’ll die. So, how can someone develop food addiction? And if we are addicted and decide to find treatment, then how do we become sober from food? Indeed, it is a bizarre notion. First, food addicts don’t stop eating. The objective of […]
The first stages of an addiction relapse happen long before the drugs and drinks again enter the body. It starts when the addict returns to their old ways of thinking and coping. It may be weeks or even months later before the addict actually uses it again. It means that there is almost always time […]