Exhaustion
Exhaustion is what people experience when they not only run out of mental and physical energy but also any reserves they thought might have been available to them in such circumstances. They find they no longer have the capacity they took for granted. Phrases such as “nothing left in the tank” and “running on empty” […]
Binge Eating Disorder
At the core of a Binge Eating Disorder is a vicious circle. Uncomfortable psychological states lead to a person seeking relief through binge eating which results in uncomfortable psychological states, to which binge eating is the now reflexive response. The emotional impact After a bingeing episode, people with Binge Eating Disorder often feel depressed, guilty, […]
Co-dependency and Anxiety
Co-dependency would not exist without anxiety. As with addiction-related disorders more generally, the main driver of co-dependency is the attempt to control. This may take the form of actively manipulating another person or doing so by continually adjusting oneself in relation to them. From powerlessness to controlling behaviour From the start of life our needs […]
Stress, Exhaustion and Addiction
Chronic stress and exhaustion can be precipitating or contributory factors in addiction. They can also be the by-products of addiction and the lifestyle that supports it. Holistic recovery centres base their help on an understanding of these inter-relationships. Stress Management Programmes Should Look at Demands Versus Fitness Stress is all about the demands placed on […]