Memory loss is a little-discussed side effect of all forms of depression. Depression disrupts the ability to think clearly. A person suffering from depression can continually fill their brain with negative thoughts such as guilt, self-blame, and low self-esteem, and beat themselves up by feeling helpless and beyond hope. NegativeContinue Reading
The word “hormone” finds its root origin within the ancient Greek work “horman” meaning to impel or set in motion, or to excite and stimulate. Hormones are chemical substances secreted into the blood stream by special glands located throughout our body, and comprise the complex endocrine system. Hormones are essentialContinue Reading
Our behavior is not solely a product of our brain and nervous system. The endocrine glands serve as a great communication system of the body. The Endocrine System is comprised of glands that pour chemicals directly into the blood stream or lymph system. These chemicals called hormones are carried throughoutContinue Reading
What are considered normal healthy relationships are in fact often far from normal and healthy. Looking in from the outside we can see two people living together under the same roof completely codependent rather than independent. Looking deeper we can see most relationships are comprised of two emotionally dependent andContinue Reading
Orgasmic Disorder, now referred to as Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD), is the difficulty or inability for a woman to reach orgasm during sexual stimulation. According to Psychology Today, this disturbance must cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulty in order to be diagnosed. The diagnosis given to men is not orgasmicContinue Reading
There are no excuses for physical abuse in any relationship. And, there are no apologies, excuses or justifications that can mend or undo the damage that has been done. Whether you are younger and in a new relationship, or older, in one that is of many years duration, physical abuseContinue Reading
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a fairly new diagnosis, appearing for the first time in the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5) in 2013. It describes a childhood of extreme irritability, anger and frequent intense temper outbursts, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). DMDD symptoms extendContinue Reading
At one time or another most of us will experience some form of grief. Such as the loss of a loved one, a separation or divorce, a miscarriage, or even the loss of an important job. Grief is a natural reaction and can be a painful process, but the painContinue Reading
Domestic violence is all about control. Almost always it begins with emotional abuse, although emotional abuse doesn’t necessarily precede physical abuse. Domestic violence means physical abuse, which includes slapping, hitting, shoving, hair pulling and a variety of other abuse that should never be tolerated. One key is that if thereContinue Reading
You might ask yourself “why do I have such a short fuse?” You can get angry at the drop of a hat, and it accelerates so quickly that you’re stomping around slamming doors before you even know it. Some of your friends may even question why you act this way.Continue Reading