Showing results by author "Patricia A Carlisle"

As defined in psychoanalysis & psychotherapy, gaslighting is the act of trying "to cause another individual to doubt his/her own judgments and perceptions". The name is inspired by a famous Ingrid Bergman movie in which she is slowly driven insane by her husband. A common method of gaslighting is known as the "double-whammy", in which the gaslighter puts down the victim, waits for the victim's response, and then attacks the victim's judgment, perspective or questioning of the original attack.

This book contains the framework to understanding suicide, methods on suicide prevention, and causes of suicide. Suicide is not a new phenomenon. Strikingly, accounts of suicide across the last millennium catalogue the same factors associated with suicide as those revealed by modern scientific study in western cultures; serious mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, co-morbidity, childhood abuse, loss of a love one, fear of humiliation, and economic dislocation and insecurity.

Recent studies recommend that good nutrition is essential for our mental health and that various mental health conditions may be affected by dietary factors. A standout amongst the most self-evident, yet under-perceived factors in the advancement of major patterns in mental health is part of nutrition. The body of evidence connecting eating routine and mental health is developing at a rapid pace.

One of the most highly publicized personality disorders is borderline personality disorder (BPD). Research shows that about 11% of people who seek outpatient treatment, and about 19% of those treated in inpatient settings have BPD. And about 74% of those diagnosed with BPD are women. According to the DSM-V, the American Psychological Association's diagnostic manual, in order to diagnose a person with BPD, they must manifest a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, accompanied by marked impulsivity.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to help dissociative trauma survivors avoid self-injury and prevent self-harm. Self -harm is the demonstration of deliberately cutting or ruining one's body which regularly cause scarring or changeless tissue harm. There are a few unique terms which are used to portray self-injury which incorporate self-hurt, self-harmful conduct, self-mutilation, and self-caused viciousness.

The easiest way to understand boundaries in your relationships is to consider boundaries as a property line. Everyone has seen "No Trespassing" signs, which sends the reasonable message that if you abuse that limit, there will be consequences. This type of limit is anything but difficult to comprehend because you can actually see the sign and the borders it ensures. Individual boundaries can be harder to characterize because the lines are imperceptible, can change, and are extraordinary to every person.

This book contains proven steps and strategies to help you tackle binge eating and bulimia nervosa. It will also help you to develop a healthier relationship with food. Just like binge eaters, sufferers of bulimia nervosa go to great lengths to make up for overeating. Prolonged fasting, excessive exercising, self-induced vomiting, and taking unnecessary laxatives are all symptoms of the illness. Bulimia, more specifically known as bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder that can if not addressed cause serious damage to the body and mind.

Dual diagnosis is a common phenomenon affecting the modern-day societies of the world. What is really responsible for it? There are a few reasons why many societies are witnessing the problem. But what is the meaning of dual diagnosis? How do we deal with the challenges associated with dual diagnosis? To start with, dual diagnosis can be referred to as a condition that brings about the simultaneous existence of two mental illnesses at the same time, a problem that assumes a dual nature.

As we go through life, we all hope we can maintain good physical and mental health as long as possible. There is not much pleasure in living a long life if our final years are spent in pain, and we lose our ability to think and remember. As much as we may dread suffering physical pain and illness in old age, many of us fear the possibility that we might lose our mental capacities even more, and end up completely helpless in a nursing home. Often the first hint that our memory is starting to lose its sharpness happens around the fifth decade of life. 

Art has been used as a means of communication, self-expression, group interaction, diagnosis, and conflict resolution throughout history. For thousands of years, cultures and religions around the world have incorporated the use of carved idols and charms, as well as sacred paintings and symbols, in the healing process. The establishment of art therapy as a unique and publicly accepted therapeutic approach only took place recently, in the mid-20th century.

You're about to discover proven steps and strategies on how to significantly increase both your chances in curing your mental health problems and your defenses against developing or worsening mental illnesses. This audiobook highlights the significant role of nutrient deficiency in acquirement of a problematic mental health and the high possibility of winning your fights over such conditions through vitamin therapy, coupled with practice of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

You'll learn what racing thoughts are, reasons for racing thoughts, panic attacks and racing thoughts, anxiety and racing thoughts, how sleep cures racing thoughts, and much more.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to overcome codependency. Most people who are codependent are constantly in an emotional state of fear, anxiety, and pain or feel like they're losing their way of thinking.

The language surrounding what toxins are is purposely vague. Simply put, a toxin is harmful matter. The reason for this ambiguous language is due to the many types of toxins, all with different and potentially detrimental effects. For the purpose of clarity and consistency in our detox book, we break down toxins into three categories: internal toxins, external toxins, and toxic behaviors.

Mental illnesses in teens are medical conditions that disrupt thinking, feeling more, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character, or poor upbringing. Mental illness is an illness, just like a physical illness. It is becoming more and more apparent that mental illness in teens is a real issue that requires immediate attention.

Addiction and mental health is a serious and critical issue in our society. Imagine a city occupied by drug addicts and mentally ill individuals, how do you think such a city can fare? Probably you would agree that such a place is actually building a foundation set on a time bomb. When a person is addicted to a substance which serves a specific purpose and on the long run, the addiction becomes abusive; there is every tendency that such person can become a dangerous member of society.

This book contains strategies on how to maintain your relationship and possibly keep your man from cheating. In marriages and committed relationships, most of us expect the obvious: commitment. Unfortunately, after vowing to forsake all others, many people cheat. Countless studies and real life experience tell us that men are more likely to cheat than women. That's no big secret! There are some things in life that you aren't sure you want to know.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to feel confident in discussing herpes and enjoy your love life in the context of sexual relationships. Genital herpes as a diagnosis is not a death sentence, but managing and coping with herpes will be an ongoing part of your life. Herpes is no small matter. One in five adults is estimated to have genital herpes, according to the American Social Health Association, and 80% are not aware they contracted the disease.

Millions of Americans live with various types of mental illness and mental health problems. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions - disorders that affect your mood; thinking, and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on what you need to know if you love an alcoholic, and help you to assess how serious a drinking problem is. Many health professionals now consider alcoholism to be the largest single medical problem in the US. There may be few outward signs during the early stages of alcoholism. The person may be able to function fairly normally. Some personality changes may be apparent, for example, increasing conflict with family members, and an inability to handle stress.