There are few things more distressing than seeing cognitive decline in someone you love. It is even more difficult to accept when the loved one has not reached old age yet. Early-onset dementia has been known to affect people as young as 30. This means that by the time [...]
Finally, winter is over, and summer is here. It’s time to break out the grill, the sunblock, the shorts, and the pool. If you spent the winter hibernating and working through spring, you may be feeling a little burned out. The fall and winter seasons can exacerbate certain mental [...]
by Marcia Deah Love is understood, in a historical way, as one of the great human vocations - but its counterspell has always been infidelity. This terrible, terrible betrayal that can tear apart not only another person, not only oneself, but whole families. – Junot Diaz When I think [...]
Not too long ago, people questioned the validity of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers. There has always been societal pressure on new parents to be overjoyed at the birth of their children and to be naturally engaged in every aspect of parenthood, regardless of how they feel. The truth [...]
At the core of addictive behavior is distraction and avoidance. People with addictions are running from something or someone, whether they know it or not. Overcoming addiction is not a matter of changing our behavior and habits in hopes of getting a fresh start. That part of the journey [...]
By Marcia Deah Hi there! I want to start this article by first acknowledging your willingness to learn more about sexual addiction. Whether you are trying to learn about the topic for educational purposes, want to support a loved one, or learn about your own struggles, I commend you [...]
Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a serious mental health condition with severe, long-lasting physical and mental symptoms that can disrupt your ability to perform routine tasks; negatively affect your work, relationships, and overall quality of life; and impact your brain’s ability to function as it [...]
You might have realized by now that the past has a way of affecting the present. Childhood trauma can follow you and affect your relationships and friendships later in life. You might only be beginning to connect the dots between your behavior now and what happened in the past, [...]
When you scroll through your newsfeed on social media, listen to the radio for the top stories, and pick up on what’s trending in the public discourse, does your heart feel settled? For many of us, the world feels unsafe and we feel uncertain of the future. If someone [...]
Tis the season for food and lots of it. We are bombarded with tasty treats every moment of the day during the holiday season whether it be Christmas cookies, Halloween candy, Pumpkin Spice lattes, or a huge turkey dinner with all the fixings. Not only do we have to deal [...]
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