Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

“The Art of Monologuing: When Conversation Becomes One-Sided”

When one person consistently dominates a conversation by only talking about themselves and shows little interest in engaging in a two-way exchange, this behavior is often referred to as “monologuing” or “monopolizing the conversation.” It can be a challenging communication issue because it leaves little room for others to contribute or feel heard. This behavior… Read More “The Art of Monologuing: When Conversation Becomes One-Sided”

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Altruism

Altruism is a fascinating topic that touches on aspects of human behavior, psychology, and even neuroscience. It’s essentially the selfless concern for the well-being of others and involves actions or behaviors aimed at benefiting others without expecting anything in return. While it might not seem directly related to your profile, we can explore how altruism… Read More Altruism

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When the limbic system goes wrong, it can lead to a variety of problems, including:

Emotional dysregulation: People with limbic system dysfunction may experience intense and overwhelming emotions, such as anxiety, fear, anger, or sadness. They may also have difficulty regulating their emotions and may lash out or withdraw from others. Memory problems: People with limbic system dysfunction may have difficulty forming new memories or recalling old memories. They may also have… Read More When the limbic system goes wrong, it can lead to a variety of problems, including:

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Tools for Understanding and Diagnosing Addiction

Tools for Understanding and Diagnosing Addiction Executive function: This checks if addiction affects decision-making. Incentive salience: It assesses how someone sees the addictive substance. Negative emotionality: It looks at the emotional responses of people with addictions. Screening: This asks how often someone uses a substance. Assessment: If someone screens positive, this part determines the risk… Read More Tools for Understanding and Diagnosing Addiction

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Environmental Factors and Addiction

Environmental factors are things that happen in a person’s life that can make them more or less likely to develop an addiction. These factors can interact with a person’s genetics to affect their vulnerability to addiction. Some examples of environmental factors include: COVID-19: During the COVID-19 outbreak, more people stopped smoking, and those who smoked… Read More Environmental Factors and Addiction

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Addiction

Addiction is a complex neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and strong urge to engage in maladaptive behaviors that offer immediate sensory rewards, such as drug consumption or excessive gambling, even in the face of harmful consequences. Dependence is a subtype of addiction that can involve withdrawal symptoms. Addictive disorders fall within the category of… Read More Addiction

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Signs of Addiction

Signs and symptoms of addiction may include: Behavioral Changes Physical Changes Social Changes Angry and irritableChanges to eating or sleeping habitsChanges to personality and attitudeDecreased attendance and performance in workplace or school settingFearful, paranoid and anxious without probable causeFrequently engaging in conflicts (fights, illegal activity)Frequent or sudden changes in mood and temperamentHiding or in denial… Read More Signs of Addiction

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