How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted to Alcohol

July 30, 2018

Many individuals believe that there is a specific threshold for how much or how long they can drink before becoming addicted to alcohol. This mentality comes from the knowledge that smoking one cigarette does not make you addicted to nicotine or drinking one cup of coffee does not make you addicted to caffeine. Alcohol addiction...Read More

7 Helpful Tips for Alcohol Tapering

July 25, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Many people believe that the best method for stopping your dependency on alcohol is to quit cold turkey. However, this practice can be especially dangerous since there are numerous side effects which can occur during alcohol detox, particularly if you have been drinking heavily for a prolonged period of time. Withdrawal can be an unsafe...Read More

Five Signs of Identity Loss In Relationships

July 23, 2018

by Susan Masterson, PhD Psychology

What’s Your Identity? So what exactly is your “identity” anyway? Simply put, it’s the facets of your life that define your roles, or describe what’s important to you. It’s the “structure” of the “inner” you. Consider this example: The “you” at the core has roles, beliefs, interests and natural traits. The closer the concept to your...Read More

3 Reasons People Are Self-Medicating with Alcohol

July 22, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

For individuals over the age of 21, alcohol is an easily accessible and legal substance. In many instances, individuals will and may casually enjoy a beer or glass of wine at social gatherings or events. In some cases, however, individuals use this readily available substance as a means to self-medicate in lieu of seeking professional...Read More

10 Symptoms & Treatments For Sexual Anxiety

July 15, 2018

by ReBecca Byrd, Phd Psychology

Sexual Anxiety is a combination of anxious feelings and emotions of distress regarding sexuality in one’s life when either thinking, talking, attempting or performing anything sexual. Sexual anxiety is defined as the tendency to experience tension, discomfort, and anxiety about the sexual aspects of one’s life (Snell et al., 1993). This anxiety can become a...Read More

A Quick Guide To Borderline Personality Disorder and Rage

July 12, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Throughout life, you may have met your fair share of people who seem to get angered easily or have a difficult time controlling their temper. While anger management can be a common problem for anyone, individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are known to suffer from the symptoms of having inappropriate, intense bouts of anger...Read More

The 15 Most ‘Common’ And Provocative Sexual Fantasies

July 12, 2018

by ReBecca Byrd, Phd Psychology

Sexual fantasies, also known as erotic fantasies, are as unique as the individual experiencing them. Fantasies range from the tame to the taboo, and they can also vary from docile to ‘deviant,’ or from fiction to fantasy, they are an amalgam of variety. They are meant to embolden and increase sexual satisfaction, sometimes simply by...Read More

8 Easy Tips For Staying Sober When Your Friends Drink

July 11, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Making and maintaining the commitment to living a life free of alcohol can be challenging. Parties, social events and even dinners with friends and family can offer temptations to disregard your decision to stay sober. Pressure for one glass of wine or one beer can be overwhelming, particularly when those around you are drinking, sometimes...Read More

The BPD Relationship Cycle and 3 Ways to Fix it

July 11, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

When entering into a relationship with someone, you are hopeful and eager to see what the future awaits. Sometimes these relationships work out and other times they seem to fail miserably, leaving a trail of tears and broken hearts in their wake. Romantic relationships with someone who is suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can...Read More

7 Fear of Abandonment Triggers in BPD

July 11, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Individuals living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) struggle with feelings of emptiness, a lack of self-esteem and a deep seeded fear of abandonment. In many instances, fear of abandonment is the most prominent symptom for BPD sufferers. These individuals will perceive any form of negative action or behavior as a sign that they are not...Read More

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How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted to Alcohol

7 Helpful Tips for Alcohol Tapering

Five Signs of Identity Loss In Relationships

3 Reasons People Are Self-Medicating with Alcohol

10 Symptoms & Treatments For Sexual Anxiety

A Quick Guide To Borderline Personality Disorder and Rage

The 15 Most ‘Common’ And Provocative Sexual Fantasies

8 Easy Tips For Staying Sober When Your Friends Drink

The BPD Relationship Cycle and 3 Ways to Fix it

7 Fear of Abandonment Triggers in BPD

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