Depression is a neurochemical funk! The brain’s serotonin, dopamine and other neurochemical levels get off balance. This results in the typical expressions of depression: [1] Depressed mood in the day Diminished pleasure in daily activities Affected body weight and appetite Sleeping little or a lot Challenges in controlling movement Loss of energy Feelings of extreme [...]
Video games and gaming is a quickly becoming more popular. What started out as a simple green dot being swatted back and forth across the black screen has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. One can now play video games on their gaming console, computer, tablet and phone - gaming is now portable. The internet [...]
Gaming and internet addiction is a relatively new phenomenon, with research identifying the addictive qualities of video games and constant online connection. With the internet being a dominant force in the developed world, one may find it quite difficult to unplug or log off from the multitude of devices that rule our lives. Losing one's [...]
Gambling addiction is a type of impulse-control disorder, affecting approximately 4% of the population. Forms of gambling may vary from placing bets on sporting events or horse races, playing Video Lottery Terminals or VLTs, or playing card games in casinos like Poker or Black Jack. While placing bets or playing VLTs once in a while [...]
Contributor: Sierra by the Sea clinical team member Heather Wilk, MA, NCC, LCPC While it can be exciting to be able to purchase something nice for oneself out of necessity or as a reward for accomplishing a goal, there are those who shop so frequently and spend such exorbitant amounts of money that it becomes [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.