Understanding addiction as a family disease with David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC Addiction: A Family Disease When addiction enters a family, it never affects just one person. Like a stone dropped in water, its ripples touch everyone, changing relationships, roles, and the very structure of family life. This is why a family systems approach to intervention […]
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5 Signs Your Loved One May Need a Professional Intervention
Compassionate guidance for families from David Gulden, LMFT, LMHC When You’ve Tried Everything As a family member watching someone you love struggle with addiction or mental health issues, you’ve likely experienced a roller coaster of emotions—hope when things seem better, despair when they deteriorate, and constant worry about what might happen next. You’ve probably tried […]
Young Adults and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is prevalent among young adults and adults. It is estimated that around 4.4% of adults experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives. Bipolar disorder signs and symptoms typically start in early adulthood, and one’s late teen years. Though children and adults can have this disorder, it is more likely to find […]
How Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder Can Lead to Addiction
Bipolar disorder is commonly known for constant and unusual mood swings. However, many people go undiagnosed, thinking their mood swings are typical. Undiagnosed bipolar disorder can lead to other mental health problems and addiction. Many people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder self-medicate to reduce their symptoms, not knowing they have bipolar disorder. The practice of self-medication […]