Leading a double life occurs more often than most of us would assume or think. However, some of us erroneously assume double lives and adulterous behaviors are on the rise, but this may not necessarily be true. In fact, with the advancement in technology, the rise as well as options available to us via social media it may be harder to hide a double life then it had been in the past. Leading a double life is not as uncommon or abnormal as it may sound. I am sure many of us ha

We all desire and strive toward establishing, building, and maintaining a relationship with someone else. Often relationship seeking is done to resolve the desire for companionship and establish a feeling of connectedness with someone else. Trying to establish a relationship with someone or maintaining a relationship with someone is a basic human instinct and need. Sometimes, the best thing you can do when your familial relationship or friendship is toxic or lopsided is to en

Drug and alcohol addiction is not an isolated issue, it is not isolated to the individual that either uses or abuses drugs and alcohol, but extends out to everyone that loves and cares about the abuser. Alcohol and drug abuse is a disease like many other diseases as those suffering are often powerless to control their use, actions, reactions, behaviors while on drugs, etc. What people often underestimate is the complexity of drug addiction - that it is a disease that impacts

Too often when those struggling with mental illness begin to mentally decompensate families of the mentally ill are faced with the challenges of understanding and coping with their loved one’s decline. For many families coping with the mental health problems of a loved can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. Families often experience several different and conflicting emotions; such as, why is this happening now? Why won’t he or she just take their meds or go see a doctor

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Often people suffering from schizophrenia may appear as if they have lost touch with reality. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, the symptoms can be very disabling and debilitating. Symptoms for schizophrenia vary in both severity and intensity. The effects of the disorder and the impact on everyday life can also vary based upon the indiv

Most families with a member or members who suffer from mental illness believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else” or occurs in “other types of families”. Much to the surprise of many mental disorders are pretty common and widespread. In the United States alone an estimated 54 million people will suffer from or be diagnosed with some form of mental disorder in a given year. As a result of lack of information surrounding mental illness and disorders man

Too often in dating relationships we find ourselves dating individuals that may not be ready for a monogamous, committed relationship, are already in another relationship (which they conveniently forgot to mention to you), do not have time to build upon a relationship, or are emotionally unavailable. The latter poses unique stressors on dating and relationships. Individuals that pursue or engage in relationship with those that are emotionally unavailable find themselves givi