Codependency, or relationship addiction, is an excessive, all-consuming dependency on a specific relationship. Most codependent relationships involve some form of underlying problem, such as addiction, abuse, ormental illness. In healthy relationships, it’s natural to rely on each other for support....
Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Dependence Lesson Summary Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? Substance Abuse 15chapters |138lessons Ch 1.Introduction to Substance Abuse Ch 2.Alcohol Ch 3.Tobacco & Nicotine Ch 4.Psychomotor Stimulants ...
Stimulant dependence can occur while ingesting illicit or prescribed medication, and it is important to know the symptoms. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stimulant dependence and the types of treatments that are available. Stimulant Use Disorder Cara is a college student. She takes a ...
and our openness to love again. If it involves verbal abuse, we may believe the truth of the abuser’s criticisms and continue to blame and judge ourselves even after the relationship is over. Many abusers put down and intimidate their partners to make them dependent so they won’t leave...
Through further research and awareness regarding the psychology of addictive behaviors, individuals and professionals can improve preventative measures and help those at risk. Addiction is not a choice, and furthering the stigma and shaming of people living with addictions may worsen their symptoms. ...
What Are theSymptomsof Cocaine Abuse? The effects of cocaine can be divided into what goes on in thecentral nervous system, in the brain, and in the rest of the body. The effects of the drug vary greatly, depending on the route of administration, amount, purity, and effects of the adde...
Addictions, eating and identity disorders, post-traumatic stress, depression, codependency, narcissism,low self-esteem, and adjustment disordersare all common causes for (and symptoms of) Soul Loss in our superficial, fast-paced, materialistic modern societies that are mostly devoid of all sense of...
The result is that you often feel like competitors, not a supportive team. There is an underlying darkness to your connection, and one (or both) of you tend to become moreself-destructive. 15. One-sided codependency Deep down, you feel that your happiness depends solely ontheirhappiness. ...
When individuals have low self-esteem, they tend to perceive situations negatively and internalize failures or setbacks. This negative interpretation can then trigger or exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Practicing positive self-talk, like affirmations, may be a good way to manage fears ...
It isn’t uncommon for victims of gaslighting to experience low self-esteem after being made to feel they’re emotionally unstable. Otherpsychological effectsinclude post-traumatic stress, helplessness, hopelessness, and a toxic dynamic known as codependency. You may become hypervigilant or have troub...