Addictions
Addictions and addictive behaviors are alluring, because they offer immediate relief from psychological pain and anxiety. However the relief is only temporary; they never provide a lasting solution to our problems. When we “sober up” we find that our emotional pain is still there. Here you will learn about different forms of addiction and how you can identify if you may be an addict. Learn the psychological causes and effects of addictive behaviors as well as valuable tools to overcome addiction.
Do You Use Drugs and Alcohol to Manage Your Emotions?
I really dislike the word addict to describe someone. I believe that people are more than just their... >>
Love Addictions: Do You Have an Unhealthy Addiction to Love?
While the term “love addiction” may be controversial among mental health professionals, having an overwhelming... >>
Is Food Addiction For Real?
People often ask, “Is there such a thing as food addiction?” and the answer, for... >>
Understanding Cell Phone Addiction
I wake in the middle of the night and instinctively reach for my phone. I... >>
Is Fear of Emotion Driving Our Addiction?
As human beings, the deepest, most core conflict we face is whether or not to... >>
Amy Winehouse, the Reluctant Celebrity: A Parable On the Fatal Cost of Fame
With the nationwide release of Amy, the bio-doc of Amy Winehouse, I am reminded of... >>
How Insecure Attachment Creates Fertile Ground for Addictions
Human beings have a longer period of dependency on their caregivers than any other mammal.... >>
What Happens When You Give Up Your Phone for 3 Days?
What is your relationship like with your mobile phone? Do you use it for calls?... >>
Confessions of a Shopoholic
Crystal is a power shopper. She arrives at our lunch wearing a $2,300 white, billowy... >>
Online Shopping Addiction
by Katherine Todd Due to the rising presence of the internet in our daily... >>