Guide: The BPD / Favorite Person Relationship Dynamic

August 17, 2018

Many individuals will commonly use the term “favorite person” to describe someone they are fond of. This can be a family member or close friend who holds an individual’s admiration and affection. However, when an individual with Borderline Personality Disorder refers to someone as their favorite person, the term has quite a different meaning. Borderline...Read More

An In Depth Review of 7 Cups of Tea Therapy Chat

August 17, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Mental health awareness is a current hot topic of conversation in society. Many individuals around the country are struggling to find affordable counseling or therapy options. Some may not have the financial means to afford therapy while others may not have adequate insurance to help alleviate these costs. One option for therapy services which can...Read More

A Quick Guide to High-Functioning Borderline Personality Disorder

August 14, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is one of many personality disorders affecting a large number of individuals. Roughly, 1.6% of the population is affected by BPD. BPD is one of the most difficult personality disorders to diagnose, however, due to the varying number and intensity of symptoms which are necessary for diagnosis. In many cases,...Read More

16 Interesting Movies Featuring Bipolar Disorder

August 14, 2018

by ReBecca Byrd, Phd Psychology

Cinematic escalation, for both the dramatics and the draw of the crowd, has left moviegoers wanting more interesting and varietal characters for years. Yet, in the haste to provide larger than life characters, the true definitions, traits, and tenderness for mood disorders, especially for those with bipolar disorder, have been misrepresented and discriminated against within...Read More

How Long Does It Take To Become Addicted to Alcohol

July 30, 2018

by Angela Sartain, PhD Psychology

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

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Guide: The BPD / Favorite Person Relationship Dynamic

An In Depth Review of 7 Cups of Tea Therapy Chat

A Quick Guide to High-Functioning Borderline Personality Disorder

16 Interesting Movies Featuring Bipolar Disorder

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

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