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Insomnia and ADHD

An article at the Sleep Disorders Guide lists sleep myths.  Myth #8 states that shows the correlation between ADHD-like behavior and insomnia.   

Let's You and Him Fight

Years ago, in a book by Eric Berne, "Games People Play" I read about this dynamic - "Let's You and Him Fight".  Since then I've observed this interaction being played out over and over in families, in work sites, among friends, in professional organizations. 

The Scapegoat

Throughout years of working with people who are struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, or childhood abuse issues, I have started to see a pattern.  It is not uncommon for people with these issues to also be the Scapegoat or the Black Sheep in their family.   The Scapegoat role is a role that you learn in your family of origin.  If you don't recognize that you are locked into that role, you will replicate it in every interaction you have - your relationships, your marriage, your own family, your work, your friends.  It has the potential to totally destroy your life.  What is the Scapegoat role?  How did you inherit it?  How do you get out of it?

"Unhappy people watch more television, happy people read/socialize more"

In a recent article by Physorg.com research has shown that unhappy people tend to watch more TV, while happy people read or socialize.  The research showed that television watching may make people feel happier at the moment, but led to more unhappy feelings in the long term.  It also showed some interesting attitudes toward television.

Things Which Look Like Depression But Aren't

I've recently been reminded that clients sometimes present with symptoms resembling depression which, well, aren't depression.  There are a few common maladies which I have seen clients struggle with through the years which are often initially mistaken for depression.  What are they?

"Sex Addiction"

A recent article in the Times Online reports that 30% of sex addicts are women and these women are being referred to 12 step programs for sex addiction.  I find this very disturbing.

Relationship Patterns - Again

In working with clients I continue to be reminded of the powerful effects of relationship patterns.  Yet this is so difficult to get clients to see.