No matter how we try to avoid it, we must have some type of relationship with our thoughts and emotions. They are a part of who we are, and they are always with us, day in and day out. We have no choice but to relate to them in one way or another. Sometimes that [...]
Trauma can be debilitating, and for so many people who suffer from it, it is the reason they struggle to love themselves. Traumatized individuals often have terrible self-esteem. They may take certain actions or behave in numerous ways that go against everything they want to do or be. But the question is, why do they [...]
Fundamentally, sex addiction, its causes, and its consequences are the same for both men and women. Sadly, however, women are often overlooked or ignored when it comes to the topic and this mainly comes down to the myths that society holds about the different genders. Often seen as a male problem, sexual addiction is actually [...]
While sex addiction is a topic that’s finally being discussed and accepted as a genuine condition, until recently, it’s something that even the experts have struggled to fully understand. One of the main reasons why sex addiction is such a confusing subject is because of how widely accepted sex is in today’s society. It’s seen [...]
We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Scientists say that it is in fact, just as important as healthy eating and exercise. While sleep is crucial to everyone’s physical and mental well-being, it’s even more important for those who are going through addiction recovery. The problem is however, getting decent slumber can [...]
Like any addiction, therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery of sexual compulsion. One of the main reasons for this is because in the vast majority of cases, sex addiction is in part, the result of trauma so without coming to terms with the trauma experienced, recovery is almost impossible. Whether you’re hoping a [...]
One of the many sad side effects of substance abuse is the negative impact it can have on job performance. As addiction really begins to take hold and users find it increasingly difficult to function, many even end up losing their job. Sound decision-making and responsible behavior very rarely go hand-in-hand with addiction which is [...]
One of the first things you will learn in addiction therapy is the importance of distancing yourself from destructive habits and replacing them with healthier ones instead. Aside from removing yourself from people and places that are likely to lure you back into temptation, having a purpose and something to focus on can really help [...]
Drug addiction has many negative consequences for the user and the people closest to them. One of many is the risks that users expose themselves to such as increasing their likelihood of contracting or transmitting viral infections. Sadly, many people with an addiction to drugs do go on to develop a viral infection because they [...]
There are many things that could trigger alcohol addiction including depression, trauma, PTSD or even simply developing bad habits which get out of control. While an alcohol dependence is typically influenced by a number of genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors, there are several risk factors which could make one person more vulnerable to addiction [...]