Feeling something like an obsession with a new partner isn’t unusual. Wondering whether you’ve found the one or worrying that a new boyfriend or girlfriend will be unfaithful is common in new relationships. Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more extreme and may require obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. People with relationship OCD hang onto doubts and securities …
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured type of psychotherapy that is often included as part of a comprehensive treatment program, but it may also be used as a standalone treatment. CBT is meant to be short-term, but the skills and techniques learned in a cognitive-behavioral therapy program provide lifelong benefits. This treatment has been found …
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There are several negative effects of adrenaline, which include both physical and emotional symptoms. Adrenaline is a hormone that the adrenal glands release in response to fear, anxiety, anger and excitement. Adrenaline may also be released in response to certain drugs or mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder. To learn more about how …
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that cause people to perceive reality and react to others in problematic ways. Living with paranoid personality disorder can be quite challenging. This serious mental health condition can prevent people from enjoying healthy, loving relationships. Fortunately, paranoid personality disorder treatment is effective. While it’s a relatively rare mental health …
The holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone. The stress of making things perfect for everyone else, loneliness, and grief are some of the reasons people experience holiday depression. If you struggle to get through the holidays every year, an anxiety disorder treatment program may help. Holiday depression typically feels like regular depression, but it’s triggered …
Depression can be difficult to treat. A client may work with a mental health professional for months to find the right combination of therapies to relieve their symptoms. Fortunately, EMDR therapy is bringing new hope to people with treatment-resistant depression. EMDR therapy for depression may be recommended as a stand-alone treatment or as part of …
There’s no denying the challenges of living with OCD. This disorder can have a devastating impact on your life, but it doesn’t have to. An OCD treatment program can teach you coping skills and help you access medications and other therapies to reduce the severity of OCD symptoms. It’s possible to enjoy a full and …
If anger is negatively impacting your quality of life, reducing stress levels might be part of the solution. Stress and anger are closely related. Anger management therapy can help you learn how to cope with both emotions more effectively. Trying to control anger is a good start, but that’s only part of the problem. Better …
One of the most challenging personality disorders is narcissistic personality disorder, which can combine a grandiose sense of self-importance with a need to manipulate others to get the desired results. If you or a loved one has this personality, it’s possible to begin healing by choosing a narcissistic personality disorder treatment program. At Promises, we …
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health concerns in the country. These disorders can impact your health, career, and even your relationships, especially if you have an anxious attachment style. To help you find stability, the team at Promises offers effective anxiety disorder treatment programs at our various centers. At Promises, you …