What Does it Mean to Abuse Someone? There are some people out there with so much rage in themselves that they will take out that anger on other people. The way people treat us stays with us throughout adulthood. If you feel like things are becoming uneasy in your mind and you feel scared all...Read More

Survivor Guilt It is natural for all of us to feel guilty about something whether it was something you regret doing or if someone makes you feel guilty for something that is not your fault. There is another kind of guilt called survivor guilt when you have survived a life-threatening event and you think it...Read More

Binge Eating and Trauma Binge eating is having episodes of compulsive eating. According to WedMD, one in four people who binge eat have PTSD and 35% of women who have been raped or sexually assaulted have a binge eating disorder. Many with PTSD tend to engage in self-destructive behavior in order to focus on something...Read More

Cocaine and Depression Cocaine and depression are a toxic combination. It has been said that psychologist Sigmund Freud used to take cocaine in order to treat his depression before cocaine was known for its addictive qualities. Cocaine can either lead to depression or those with depression will use cocaine as a way to feel better....Read More

What is the Difference Between PTS and PTSD? Many people can confuse post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  They share a similar name and there are some similarities; however, these two disorders are different in symptom presentation, duration, and treatment.  Both PTS and PTSD involve feelings of fearfulness, avoidance, nervousness, anxiety, and nightmares. ...Read More

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) A traumatic situation can be experienced either through a frightening or dangerous event.  Such events can include a weather phenomenon such as a hurricane or tornado, military combat, serious accidents, or violent assaults.  A trauma experienced for long periods of time can also be considered a frightening or dangerous event.  Losing...Read More

Internet Addiction Internet addiction does not involve substances that one ingests nor does it involve compulsive shopping, eating disorders, or other process addictions.  This does not minimize the effects of an Internet addiction.  This addiction is not listed in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) but is seen...Read More

Binge Eating Disorder Binge eating disorder or BED is an eating disorder that can be life-threatening but is also a disorder that can be treated.  BED is characterized by a person eating large quantities of food to the point of discomfort followed by purging to counter the binge eating episode.  It is the most common...Read More

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder was once referred to as manic-depressive disorder.  The disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings of emotional highs (mania) and emotional lows (depression).  Individuals with bipolar disorder differ in how these highs and lows are experienced.  Approximately 2.6% of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  Bipolar...Read More

How Do Phobias and Substance Abuse Relate? Phobias are irrational fears and can originate from a negative experience with an object, person, or event that is feared.  A phobia can lead to avoidance where the individual will go to great lengths to avoid the object, person, or event.  There are hundreds of phobias recognized by...Read More