Ask almost anyone how they feel about their bodies and you will get a response that includes something they want to change. Most often, this change has to deal with body weight. With the pressure to look perfect and fit the ideal mold at an all-time high, many of us place a focus on our weight. However, when that focus interferes with everyday life, you could be suffering from an
The abuse of food is on par with the misuse of drugs or alcohol. The behavior directly affects the brain’s reward center. It seeks to stimulate it artificially. For many, it starts as eating disorders in teens before graduating to similar conditions in adulthood. Common Eating Disorders in Teens Although eating disorders seem to occur more frequently in teen girls, they also happen in boys. Don’t believe that your adolescent
Is there more to the sadness that you feel than meets the eye? Maybe you’re struggling with a persistent form of depressive episodes. What is chronic depression? How does it tie in with substance abuse? What is Chronic Depression as Defined by Medical Professionals? Experts in the field of psychiatry refer to chronic depression when discussing a mood disorder lasting for about two years. It doesn’t appear to have genetic
There’s a major stigma that surrounds addiction because many people believe it to be a choice. While it’s a choice to pick up a drink or a drug in most cases, many people also struggle with mental health issues. For many people abusing substances, PTSD and addiction go hand-in-hand. You might be someone who suffered a traumatic experience and turning to drugs or alcohol was the only way you knew
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