We tend to think of trauma as something that occurs because of a serious physical event that happened to us at some point in our lives. Most of the time we equate it to instances of physical abuse or sexual abuse. However, that’s not always the case. When an individual experiences emotional abuse or neglect, [...]
Drug addiction is a very serious problem, but you might be wondering if what you’re doing is really all that bad. After all, what are the most dangerous drugs? Maybe your addiction isn’t as bad as it could be if you were involved in some other type of drug use, or some other type [...]
When you struggle with an addiction to alcohol, understanding alcohol dependence problems and their solutions is a very important part of your alcohol addiction recovery. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about getting some type of treatment for your alcohol dependence for quite some time, but you just weren’t sure what to do or who to [...]
When you suffer from a sex addiction and a personality disorder, it’s normal to wonder if there is a connection. You’re right to ask this question because sex addicts are often misunderstood. Many people (and these individuals might be members within your very own family) misunderstand the truth behind sex addiction. They think that [...]
Can sexual addiction be prevented? That is the question many sex addicts ask themselves. They want to know if there is anything they could have done or should have done differently to avoid becoming sex addicts. They feel lost in the cycle of addiction, and they’re not even sure if some type of sexual [...]
Everything about our lives is made up of social networks. Think about the relationships you have (or wish you had) with your friends and family members. Those people offer you the social support you need and they provide you with a social structure for your life. These connections with people are very important to [...]
For someone who isn’t trying to cope with a traumatic event in his or her past, it’s normal to spend a fair amount of time being “on guard” and ready to defend. In fact, this is the case for all mammals, and in most cases, human beings aren’t much different. However, there comes a [...]
We live in a world that is filled with addictions, and it seems as though they’re everywhere you turn. What are the most common addictions of modern society? Are you familiar with the different types of addictions people struggle with the most? There are many of them, for sure. However, for every type addiction, [...]
Understanding the reasons for sex addiction might very well be the key to recovery for many people who struggle with this problem. Perhaps you can relate, and you’ve been living a life that’s filled with shame, anger and regret, but you don’t know how you can stop. If that sounds like you, please know [...]
Perhaps you suspect it, but do you know how to recognize your Internet addiction? You may have tried to reason with yourself, thinking that perhaps it’s not an addiction, but just a strong preference for being online. It’s a good idea to do a self-checkup to determine if what you’re struggling with is an [...]