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- Growing 2014 VA Scandal - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor several years, the VA has been under fire for repeated instances of negligence. Reports released by CBS in 2013 revealed that medical professionals associated with the VA prescribed 259% more narcotics than in 2002, and that individualized therapy had fallen by the wayside. An affiliate of ...
Views: 1573 - TOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Bettina Sparkles ObernuefemannTOP SECRET ABOUT CHILDHOOD PTSD Are you experiencing too many PTSD Triggers? Do you still get “startled” or “react with rage or suffer other symptoms? I have shocking news for you. You haven’t fully released all your childhood demons or core PTSD issues. The least known fact about ...
Views: 1570 - Abusive Spouse: Are There Two Kinds of Batterers? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.They say victims of domestic abuse come in all shapes and sizes, yet have some very distinct commonalities characteristic of being in an abusive relationship. Abusive spouses, on the other hand, come in two very distinct breeds. What are they? Two Kinds of Batterers: There are those that ...
Views: 1568 - Leaving an Abusive Relationship – The Victim’s Power After the Altercation - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.When is the best time to grab a victim out of an abusive relationship? There are two points of intervention. That is, there are two times when she/he is MOST amenable to leaving the abusive relationship. What are these times? 1) Before she/he settles into the relationship and becomes part of ...
Views: 1568 - Myth of Silence - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeMyth of Silence Silence as a survival tool. Generations of children have been sexually abused. It was done to them in secret and they remain silent. Not talking about the painful childhood experiences has been a survival tool. The shame and secrecy that surrounds sexual abuse of ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Abuse By Proxy - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Sam VakninIf all else fails, the abuser recruits friends, colleagues, mates, family members, the authorities, institutions, neighbours, the media, teachers – in short, third parties – to do his bidding. He uses them to cajole, coerce, threaten, stalk, offer, retreat, tempt, convince, harass, communicate ...
Views: 1566 - How Drugs Work - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Aaron PeterDrugs have become an important element in the history of medicine to cure or increase the immunity in humans against various diseases. Due to continuous innovation, research and development in the past 4-5 decades, drugs are now available to cure majority of diseases. When taken in prescribed ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - When Your Teenager Has a Drinking Problem - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Mike MillerAmong the many nightmares that parents encounter is catching your adolescent child has been drinking. This might have happened when you smell vodka on their breath after coming home from an activity with friends Or perhaps it's actually catching them drinking at a party, or in your house. ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - The Impact of Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsI have often been asked by colleagues why I use neuro-biological instead of psychological concepts to explain developmental processes. My answer is always that neuro-biological concepts can be 'seen' on MRI scans and we become more understanding of how our brain works. I find that exciting. So ...
Views: 1565 - Why Charlie Sheen and others are so angry at the mainstream treatment culture and society. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Hank HayesHank Hayes author of the book “You’ve been lied to… the untold truth about the alcohol and addiction mainstream treatment industry and the secrets on how to eliminate the problem for good” due to be released at the end of May 2011 say’s… “I absolutely identify with why Charlie Sheen and ...
Views: 1565 - Codependency and #MeToo: A New Way Forward - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownRecap So, to recap Part One, we discussed our history as women as it relates to our relationship with men and how up until the middle to late 20th century we didn’t have laws to protect us from abuses. Women, along with children, were property of men. Men could abuse us with no consequences. We ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Domestic Abuse Victims - 5 Tell-Tale Signs That You’re Still Wearing “The Abused” Hat - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Domestic abuse victims heal and transform themselves at different rates. You can tell when their recovery process remains in progress, yet to be completed. And if you are a domestic violence survivor, you know when you’re still wearing that “I’m a Victim” hat. Here are some tell-tale signs that ...
Views: 1564 - Abused Men – When Women Batter Men, What Do Men Do? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Many women say they where glad when their partners hit them, because in that moment the light went “on” and they knew exactly what they were dealing with: domestic abuse, intimate partner violence. But for abused men, the physical abuse doesn’t always turn the light “on.” More often it sends ...
Views: 1561 - Changing the Way we Look at Drugs - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Linda WielandA commentary on the 2007 World Drug Report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime by Keith Code The 2007 World Drug Report released this week by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has good news for everyone fighting the war on drugs - the "run away train of drug addiction ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - A Different View on Casey Anthony - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Phyllis KingThe source of all pain on the planet, all confusion, all hatred, all poverty lies in what those in Eastern religions have long since called “The Disease of Duality.” The quest to balance the ego mind with the soul’s wisdom. When we believe we are separate from God, that God is over there, and ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Spousal Emotional Abuse - 3 Deadly Mistakes in Hiding from Verbal Abuse in Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Verbal abuse in marriage makes for a toxic home. You feel it in the air, smell it in your living space, see its brutal impact on yourself as well as on little ones dependent upon you. You know this from the core of your being, yet when victimized by verbal abuse in marriage, there is a tendency ...
Views: 1560 - Dysfunctional Families Never Totally Go Away - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from David HarmIt is coming up on a year since I was diagnosed with cancer. An amazing year it has been. A year of strength, as well as a year of fear. It has been filled with a sense of accomplishment as well as disappointment. I have experienced the whole emotional gauntlet for the last 12 months. It ...
Views: 1557 - Child Abuse: Do Some People Need To Live In Denial In Order To Get On With Their Parents? - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about their parents, they may find that they start to feel good. What this can then show is that they have a good relationship with them, and this could be how it has always been. Now, this is not to say that they have never had any arguments with them; what it means is ...
Views: 1556 - Adult Narcissism and Childhood Criticism - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatPeople who seem overconfident or too interested in themselves are often called narcissistic. Narcissism is a thought and behaviour pattern that involves many negative elements including: • Overconfidence • Fascination with the self • Excess ...
Views: 1555 - Codependency and #MeToo: A Brief History of Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownOur History When we look at the history of women as it relates to men, we see that it has only been in the last 100 years that we were given rights. Before we had rights, women and children were the property of men. Men could do with us whatever they pleased, whenever they pleased. This ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Sexual Abuse. A Story From A Survivor. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Fatimah MusaUncle Liam was very kind to me again. He gave me more candies when I went to his grocery shop. He always did. But I did not understand why he likes to touch and pinch my cheek. My visit to Uncle Liam’s shop was quite frequent. He has a daughter about my age and we played together a lot. Mom and ...
Views: 1554 - Alcohol Rehab Center - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from addiction professorFor someone who has never had a problem with alcohol, it can be difficult to understand why someone cannot simply stop drinking. Doing battle with a true addiction is never going to be easy, which is why an alcohol rehab center can be so beneficial. What to Expect from an Alcohol Rehab ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Dancing with Bullies! - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Hope TackaberrySchool bullies have been all over the media lately. It’s a sad truth for today’s youth. Equally unfortunate is the truth that most adults are privy to... bullies exist in healthy numbers well beyond the high school years. Below are some thoughts on dealing with bullies from an energetic ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - Surviving Abuse: Part I - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Loretta HallWhy did this happen to me? How could God let it happen to me? These are the questions we often ask ourselves when we are victims of any kind of abuse...whether it be spousal abuse or stranger abuse. Now that I have your attention, allow me to introduce myself. I am Loretta Hall, victim of ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - How To Start Every Day Drug Free - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from addiction professorWhether you’re newly sober or still battling cravings after years of abstinence, it is possible to make it through even the roughest days. For many recovering addicts, morning is the most difficult time of day--cravings seem worse, withdrawal symptoms are sharper, and willpower seems ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Growing Pains - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Benjamin EmerlingHumans grow at a substantial rate from birth to adulthood. With growing comes growing pains. We all remember the pain that our joints, muscles, brains, and emotions caused us as teenagers. But did you know that if you excessively use drugs and/or alcohol as a teenager, you stop ...
Views: 1545 - Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIf you want the nightmare to end, there is a rule of thumb which requires courage and determination to implement: Involve the courts whenever possible. In many countries, the first step is to obtain a restraining order from a civil court as part of your divorce or custody proceedings or as a ...
Views: 1543 - Interacting With Your Abuser - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Sam VakninHaving chosen your team of consultants and experts – and having hired their services – relegate any inevitable contact with your abusive ex – when and where possible – to professionals: your lawyer, or your accountant. Work with these qualified third parties to extricate yourself and your loved ...
Views: 1542 - How Drug Use Could Endanger Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Anica OaksMany people might think that only major conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder denote mental illness. However, many common symptoms like anxiety, sadness, mood swings and insomnia indicate poor mental health and often signify underlying conditions. Using drugs can make these feelings ...
Views: 1541 - The Dangers of Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tricia ChilcottThis is a topic near and dear to my heart, and today I was struggling for a quick and easy topic to write about, and Psych Central had an article about emotional abuse that was perfect! Did you know emotional abuse is much more elusive than physical abuse and sexual abuse? That the people ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Sympathy or Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThe above two words could be seen as travelling in each other’s company, but this concept could not be further away from the truth. If you have every walked the road I was set to travel the difference is insurmountable. Many may even think that the difference is only marginal so why split hairs? ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Getting past the Pain of Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Monty RitchingsI think it is safe to say that there is not one person on this planet that would choose to be born into an abusive situation, whether it is any of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or sexual abuse. As human beings, we are programmed to not like pain or suffering, however, at the hands of ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - Psychological Abuse: 6 Tips to Counter Being Improperly Labeled with a Psychiatric Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.As a psychologist, domestic abuse consultant and one who has known domestic violence personally, I’m frequently approached by battered women for “psychological truth.” They are eager to know if the names and labels given to them by their abusive partners, or by the court agents acting on their ...
Views: 1532 - What is it like to be a multiple personality - by It is not a mental illness. It is, instead, the results of a psychological mechanism initiated in childhood to survive trauma and/or abuse. Operating far below consciousness, the child is not aware of the changes that are occurring in its psyche. In most cases, these children will live long and ...
Views: 1532 - Child Abuse: Does Someone Need To Move On If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThe beginning of someone’s life is supposed to be a time when they will receive what they need in order to grow and develop in the right way. When this takes place, their developmental needs are generally going to be met. As a result of this, they are likely to have the resources that they ...
Views: 1528 - Domestic Violence Counseling: When the Counselor Becomes Your Enemy - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.I often hear domestic violence survivors complain that the counselor they are seeing with their partner has sided with him/her. These victims expected to seek therapeutic remedy for the dysfunction that they live, and they discover they have gained another “enemy.” Here are some things you ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Releasing The Limiting Effects Of Your Earliest Experiences - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Debra Brown Gordy© 2005 Debra Gordy. All rights reserved Little 3-year old Susie holds her dog for hours at a time and has a meltdown when Mom separates them. Forty-year old Tina complains she can’t feel much in her life and resists getting close to people. Diane is terrified of commitment and imagines ...
Views: 1526 - How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.A common question people ask is what are some practical ways to break the cycle of abuse? First is identifying the syndrome It is essential that you have identified the cluster of symptoms that defines domestic violence and understand how it lives in your life. Giving it a name is number ...
Views: 1525 - The Wounded Lamb - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Biancia TateWhen one is abused, they are misused by that which has abused them. They are not treated with the respect and honor they deserve but, instead, are humiliated, disgraced, and depersonalized by one that they loved and trusted with the sacred things in their lives. One of those sacred things or ...
Views: 1524 - The Love Within - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Renee L Richardson, M.Ed.Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. Knowing the "Love" Within: 1/6/2017 So many times, we find ourselves sitting on the wayside of love, extremely disappointed, hurt and totally exhausted; simply because we failed to receive the love of which we have given. Were our expectations too high? Did we ...
Views: 1521 - Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe holidays are just around the corner, and for many, that means stress and additional pressures from family and friends, which can lead to alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism. However, for some individuals, it means avoiding the temptation of alcohol altogether. The New York State ...
Views: 1518 - When Your Partner Is the One Knocking Down Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanHave you ever come across an individual who knocks you down, tear you down over everything that you are about? S/he will criticize you, condemn you and basically let you know or feel that you are an idiot for even thinking what you are thinking or doing what you are doing. Then several ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - How Do You Know If Someone Is Ready To Connect With You? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsIt is well know that only about 7% of communication is expressed in language. 93% of all communication is expressed in body language, facial expression, and tone of voice. That means the better you are able to ‘read’ the other person’s non-verbal expressions, the better you will be at connecting ...
Views: 1516 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorLooking deeper If you take a spiritual perspective, assuming that every experience in life is a potential healing lesson, an invitation from your higher self to learn and to grow, then challenges in your life may have a different “feel” to them. This is a major reframing! If someone does ...
Views: 1515 - The Power Of Loving Touch - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Paul VinczeIn 2000 I had eye surgery, please imagine if you will being strapped onto a table so you are unable to move, you are fully awake your eye is taped open and you see a large machine over your head. To say the least I was a little stressed. My body was tense my heart rate was high and my breathing ...
Views: 1513 - Freedom From Past Issues, Charges and Pain - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Pamela TurnerWhen we were young, very young, we made decisions about ourselves and the world we live in that have lasted throughout our lives. These decisions, or agreements about life, were made before we had a rational mind or the perspective and experience of an adult. Most of our beliefs about the world ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Say No to Waffling!!! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown“It comes from saying No to 1000 things to make sure we don’t get on the wrong track or try to do to much.” Steve Jobs Are you beginning to see where we need our tools, ability to say No, ability to make requests, ability to speak our truth in order be a good leader, and in order to be able ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - The Benefits of Morphine Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Morphine Addiction HelpMorphine addiction has a devastating impact on an individual’s health, relationships and overall quality of life. Morphine is a prescription narcotic that is used to treat pain but is also highly addictive. It produces a euphoric “high” which further heightens the possibility of addiction as ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Completing the circle of life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceMost of us believe in the circle of life it stands for reason because that makes sense. We are born we grow and then we leave this world. For each of us it’s a completely different path that we walk. We may enter into each other’s lives for many different reasons, each time our life’s are either ...
Views: 1506 - Psychological Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldPsychological Abuse Psychological abuse leaves the victim blaming herself and questioning her own perceptions over the behaviour of the abusive partner and it can start very insidiously. Psychological abuse occurs when one’s feelings, thoughts, preferences, desires, needs, appearance or ...
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