MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'domestic violence'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:27 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069477&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finstitute-of-medicine-suggests-8-new-preventive-services-to-improve-womens-health%2F2011.07.26 Eight preventive health services for women should be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine. The recommendations encompass diseases and conditions that are more common or more serious in women than in men. They are based on existing guidelines and an assessment of the evidence on the effectiveness of different preventive services. They include: 1) screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks and at the first prenatal visit for women at high risk for diabetes, 2) adding high-risk human papillomavirus DNA testing in addition to conventional cytology testing in women with normal cytology results starting at age 30, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069477 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5069477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934273&cid=t_100312_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FZn-3rXMO8F8%2Fmuseum-exhibit-violence-women-and-art.html I stumbled upon the news of this exhibit when I visited the CDC’s website and clicked on the button  “CDC Museum.”    Did you know the CDC had a museum?  Well, I don’t think I was aware of it. This exhibit opened June 6th and will run through September 9, 2011 at the CDC’s Global Health Odyssey Museum.  The exhibit, Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art, focuses on the prevention of violence against women.  (photo credit) The work of 28 contemporary artists from 24 countries is presented.  The art works address the issues of violence against women and girls around the world and their basic human rights to a safe and secure life. Among the artists featured in Off the Beaten Path are: Yoko Ono (Japan), Louise Bourgeois (France), Wang... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934273 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4934273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911816&cid=t_100312_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F4jKI0-1MqaI%2F A former Pfizer sales rep claims she was illegally fired by the drugmaker because she sought a leave after her husband kidnapped her at gunpoint and she was advised by the police to go into hiding until his trial was over, according to a lawsuit filed by Lesley Goodson. At the time of the May 2010 incident, Goodson was separated from her husband and a ‘no contact’ order had been in place. Here is what happened, according to the suit: her estranged husband, Nick Uraga, threatened her life with a .35-caliber handgun at close range in a crowded restaurant and then threatened to kill himself as well. She escaped by handing a note to a restaurant employee, who called police. Urage was arrested and charged with kidnapping in the first degree and felony harassment. But he posted bail ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911816 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:08:25 +0100 4911816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902697&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F12-things-i-like-about-recovery%2F AA is the guide to my Higher PowerRecovery gives many benefits such as those related in the 12 promises of recovery. Each and every member of any 12 Step Fellowship has things they value.One day I began to think about what I liked about recovery. I excluded the 12 Steps, Traditions and Promises and came up with a simply worded list.This was my list on that day.12 Things I like about recoveryNo more domestic violenceNo fear of the policeEconomic stabilityBetter libido and sexual enjoymentA Higher Power that helps me in all of lifeBetter relationships with familyWake up without a hangover – every dayA Fellowship that is my second familyClear, rational thinkingNo deep, crippling depressionNo chronic, hurtful anger or resentmentsI can laugh at myself.That was couple of months ago and as ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902697 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:24:40 +0100 4902697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747800&cid=t_100312_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fo3hmoU1fMWE%2F We recently published two controversial posts here on Blisstree, Domestic Violence Debate: It’s Not Wrong for Women to Hit Men and the follow-up, Women vs. Men: The Domestic Violence Double-Standard, but your heated comments told us that we weren’t quite finished with this often-taboo subject. However, I knew we needed a specific type of expert to weigh in on the tricky debates that surround issues of domestic violence. So, based on the recommendation of a clinical psychologist friend, I tracked down Dr. Linda G. Mills, who’s a professor of social work, public policy, and law at NYU, as well as a recognized authority on the subjects of violence and recovery. I asked her eight questions that challenge the typical perception of domestic violence (she prefers the term &#8220... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747800 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:10:49 +0100 4747800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742386&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdomestic-violence-has-become-one-of-the-top-public-health-issues-facing-us-women%2F2011.04.22 Domestic violence knows no boundaries: cultural, socio-economic, religious, level of education, gender or age. It can occur in any relationship and to anyone, but especially to women. In fact, roughly 25 percent of women will become a victim at one time or another during her lifetime. Abuse is defined as any act used to gain power and control over another person, which can take on many forms. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, coercion, threats, isolation and/or intimidation. Domestic violence is abuse that occurs within interpersonal relationships and has become one of the top public health issues facing women in the United States. It is a leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 14 and 44 in this country. There are risk factors that may increase the likelih... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742386 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4742386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684209&cid=t_100312_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F05%2Fdiversity-in-health-and-care-2011-vol-8-no-1%2F Diversity in Health and Care 2011 (Vol. 8 No.1) Contents Page Fade fave: Independent domestic violence advocates: persceptions of service users Fade skinny: This paper draws on the findings of a qualitative evaluation that examines user perceptions of the services provided by an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to victims of domestic violence in one rural local authority area in the UK. Service users described being reluctant to report experiences of domestic violence but, having done so, finding the involvement of the IDVA invaluable in being able to provide them with the independent advice, information and emotional support that they would not otherwise have received. To access this article online requires an NHS Athens password. To register for an Athens password follow thi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684209 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:28:46 +0100 4684209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592604&cid=t_100312_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F07YLpZYJY8M%2F photo: Thinkstock Usually I’m fiercely against double-standards, but I have to admit: I don’t think that a woman hitting a man is the same thing as a man hitting a woman. Don’t get me wrong: I’m anti-domestic violence (physical and emotional), or any violence for that matter, but I just don’t believe that if a woman hits a man, the ramifications are the same as when the reverse happens. Now, I’m not talking about slugging your boyfriend or husband with a brass-knuckled left hook. Or smashing him over the head with a portrait painting. Or bludgeoning him with a blunt object. Obviously these acts are wrong, violent, and possibly a felony. I don’t mean pulling a Lorena Bobbitt or a Phil Hartman’s wife or a Francine Hughes in The Burning Bed (alt... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592604 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:32:55 +0100 4592604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489677&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fviolence-as-a-means-of-miscarriage%2F2011.02.16 In less than six months after I wrote ”Seven Reasons Why Pregnancy Becomes a Deadly Affair,” the public outrage is faint and inaudible regarding domestic violence committed against pregnant women. The subject therefore needs to be revisited again. On a college campus less than 90 minutes away from my home, a 17-year-old woman was kicked and punched in her abdomen for no apparent reason other than that she carried life within her womb. The alleged father of her baby, Devin Nickels, a college student at Florida State University (FSU), was apparently not happy about his new prospective role. He purportedly contacted a high school buddy, Andres Luis Marrero, who now attended the University of Tampa, and asked him to beat his girlfriend until she had a miscarriage for $200.00. Ma... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489677 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:00:47 +0100 4489677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082006&cid=t_100312_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fexnfl-star-junior-seau-drives-suv-cliff%2F Former San Diego Chargers football star Junior Seau was the driver in an SUV that drove off a cliff in southern California. He was reportedly released from detention on a domestic violence charge immediately prior to the motor vehicle accident. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082006 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:41:15 +0100 4082006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946537&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fsuicide-risk-amongst-college-students%2F Suicide is a serious concern amongst young adults, and the isolation and loneliness of some college students’ experience appear to be some of the factors that may trigger the behavior. Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst college-aged students. Suicide is most commonly viewed as a symptom of severe depression. Depression of this nature often goes undiagnosed in a young adult, because they don’t know what it is, or have no energy or motivation to seek out help. But other risk factors can also be in play. In a survey of 1,085 University of Maryland college students, 12 percent said they had contemplated suicide. Eight out of 10 students reported having had a depressed mother. Other risk factors the researchers identified included: exposure to domestic violence, fe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946537 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:33:39 +0100 3946537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3833568&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholism-is-a-disease-of-the-family%2F Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a husband’s or wife’s drinking. Domestic violence typically erupts when one or both spouses have been drinking, and drinking makes domestic violence more dangerous. Families play a critical role in recovery from alcoholism. They can be instrumental in encouraging a family member with alcoholism to seek treatment. Strong family support also increases the chances for successful recovery. Alcoholism and Problem Drinking – Pervasive in Family Life More than half of adults have a close family... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3833568 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:22:00 +0100 3833568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556139&cid=t_100312_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FyFltCade3jU%2Fdomestic-violence.html A car door slammed.  My husband rose quickly and went to look out the kitchen window.  Not sure who held the two flashlights, he shouted “Who’s there?  Identify yourself.” “County Sheriff officers,”  the reply came. I opened the front door (as my husband went to put up his gun).  Rusty ran through the door and down the walk towards the officer who quickly went back out the gate.  “He’s friendly,” I called. “Do you know YN?”  “Yes, she lives across the street.” “We received a call saying her boyfriend had beaten her up and she has a head injury.  We can’t get anyone to answer the door.” By this time my husband had reappeared.  “Give me a minute to get some shoes and go over with you.” “Do you know your neighbo... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556139 Tue, 11 May 2010 18:50:44 +0100 3556139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433175&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-abuse-and-violence-complicate-female-recovery%2F Women seeking recovery from alcoholism/ addiction often must also overcome a history of sexual abuse as well as the challenges of raising children, poverty, lack of education and other obstacles, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Sexual abuse, domestic violence and depression can be both a cause and effect of alcohol and drug use among women, experts say. One study estimated that 70 percent of female addicts have a history of sexual abuse, compared to 12 percent of men, including incest and sexual trauma as children or teenagers. Moreover, female addicts/ alcoholics are "a good target for a predator," said T.K. Logan of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentucky. "They know that you are either not going to report it or you are not going to be... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433175 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:51:27 +0100 3433175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318670&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FPI5ODijK5mE%2F AA is the guide to my Higher Power Recovery gives many benefits such as those related in the 12 promises of recovery. Each and every member of any 12 Step Fellowship has things they value. One day I began to think about what I liked about recovery. I excluded the 12 Steps, Traditions and Promises and came up with a simply worded list. This was my list on that day. 12 Things I like about recovery No more domestic violence No fear of the police Economic stability Better libido and sexual enjoyment A Higher Power that helps me in all of life Better relationships with family Wake up without a hangover – every day A Fellowship that is my second family Clear, rational thinking No deep, crippling depression No chronic, hurtful anger or resentments I can laugh at myself. That was couple of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318670 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:46:00 +0100 3318670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283830&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FBVflGFkvShk%2F This report is somewhat obvious to many women but sometimes it is reassuring to know there are others also suffering. Violence by alcoholic men toward their partners is common, especially on the days men drink; rates have been estimated at 50% to 65% in those starting alcoholism treatment. Cohabitating women are the victims of violent crime or multiple injuries, mood and anxiety disorders, and fair or poor health. The risks were two to three times higher in these women than in partners of men without alcohol problems. Women with a partner with alcohol problems experienced 46% more negative life events, and they rated their psychological and physical quality of life 11% lower, than did women without partner alcohol problems. Reference; Dawson DA et al. The impact of partner alcohol problems... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283830 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:21:53 +0100 3283830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271215&cid=t_100312_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fare-western-societies-guilty-trivialising-female-male-violence I was a little surprised to read the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Annual Representatives Conference 2010 motion 18: “Conference is outraged that in 2010 violence against women is still prevalent, and in some places in the world openly tolerated. As a healthcare profession, we are in a great position to add our voice to the many who call for an end to violence against women. This Conference calls on the CSP to work with Amnesty International on its campaign to Stop Violence Against Women. Virtually every culture in the world contains forms of violence against women that are nearly invisible because they are seen as ‘normal’. Even in countries where laws criminalise violence against women, tolerance of violence may be found at all levels of society. Violence against women is... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271215 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:17:08 +0100 3271215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239618&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fsuper-bowl-sunday-domestic-violence-your-health%2F It’s that time again… When Super Bowl Sunday dominates the U.S. headlines, and people plan their Sunday evenings around a get-together, party, or the game. It’s also a good time to look at two stories related to Super Bowl Sunday. The first is the largely debunked myth that domestic violence calls spike around Super Bowl Sunday and other drinking holidays of the year (like New Year’s). Snopes originally tracked down the myth and showed it to be nothing more than another urban legend. Since their last update on the myth in 2005, however (and our article 4 years ago), there’s been further research examining the myth. A 2007 study by Oths & Robertson examined 2,387 crisis call records covering a previous 3-year period. They supplemented the call records with... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239618 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:53:23 +0100 3239618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159663&cid=t_100312_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F10%2Fweekly-news-round-up-110%2F Thanks to Academic OB/Gyn for pointing people to their local medical library for access to the medical literature, along with a reminder that you can’t get by just reading the abstracts of articles. Feminists with Female Sexual Dysfunction has info on an upcoming segment on vulvodynia on the Dr. Oz show. [I've never seen the show so I can't speak for how well it covers health, although I know the ScienceBlogs folks have been critical of Dr. Oz and the whole Oprahsphere when it comes to health] Via Lauredhel at Hoyden, the 20th Down Under Feminist Carnival is up, and includes several health-related links. I particularly liked this rant against the “save the tatas” brand of sexiness breast cancer talk, especially after this week’s Facebook bra nonsense. [Note: some l... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159663 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:14:39 +0100 3159663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992667&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F8wnWRclg0MI%2F A study published in last month’s issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is quite common in pregnant women. In fact, among the 1,581 women evaluated, more than 80% reported experiencing trauma (i.e. domestic violence, previous history of a difficult abortion or miscarriage) that could trigger PTSD. Other risk factors included socioeconomic status and a history of mental health issues (i.e. depression, anxiety, family problems). PTSD also tended to be common among women attending publicly insured clinics. In a recent post, I wrote that that pregnancy, a prior history of C-sections and a history of domestic violence are considered preexisting conditions by insurers in several states as well as in the District of Columbia. This implies that ma... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2992667 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:33:40 +0100 2992667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967539&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsymptoms-of-alcoholism-video%2F The symptoms of alcoholism are graphically illustrated in this video narrated by Nicole Kidman.From; Facetheissue.com Related Reading: Share/Save (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967539 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:19:20 +0100 2967539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875957&cid=t_100312_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F09%2Frecent-statutory-instruments-relevant-to-health%2F SI 2009 No. 2649. Social Security. The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Amendment Regulations 2009 SI 2009 No. 2616 (C.117) Criminal Law, England And Wales. Criminal Law, Northern Ireland. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2009 SI 2009 No. 2611 (C. 115). Children And Young Persons, England And Wales. Children And Young Persons, Northern Ireland. Protection Of Vulnerable Adults, England And Wales. Protection Of Vulnerable Adults, Northern Ireland. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 SI 2009 No. 2610 (C. 114) Children And Young Persons, England And Wales. Protection Of Vulnerable Adults, England And Wales. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated A... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875957 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:26 +0100 2875957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865658&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F3C-7teLlK_U%2F As politicians battle it out across party lines, there’s an important base of constituents that are taking a lot of the hits: women. In fact, “it’s becoming obvious that just having a female reproductive system is a pre-existing condition in the healthcare debate,” writes Wisconsin-based reporter Ellen Goodman. Goodman is referring to several issues that have recently come to light, such as tighter restrictions on abortion (a measure that was recently defeated in the Senate Finance Committee), or the debate over comprehensive maternal care. Indeed, the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that only 18 states have a requirement for such coverage, (the number falls to 14 when applied to individual insurance markets) while the numbers of plans without or adding expensive policy riders con... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865658 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:25 +0100 2865658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859156&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FsvuZno-0vWY%2F Test Yourself Have you ever thought you needed help for your sexual thinking or behavior? That you’d be better off if you didn’t keep “giving in”? That sex or stimuli are controlling you? Have you ever tried to stop or limit doing what you felt was wrong in your sexual behavior? Do you resort to sex to escape, relieve anxiety, [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859156 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:55:12 +0100 2859156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770244&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F10-benefits-of-love%2F “I need somebody to love,” sang the Beatles, and they got it right. Love and health are intertwined in surprising ways. Humans are wired for connection, and when we cultivate good relationships, the rewards are immense. But we’re not necessarily talking about spine-tingling romance. "People who fall in love say it feels wonderful and agonizing at the same time.” All those ups and downs can be a source of stress. Says Harry Reis, PhD, co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. “There is very nice evidence that people who participate in satisfying, long-term relationships fare better on a whole variety of health measures,” Adds Reis. Most of the research in this area centers on marriage, but Reis believes many of the perks extend to other close relationships &#... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770244 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:15:00 +0100 2770244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2738018&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-index%2F Over the last few weeks we have published 10 short articles on what wives, husbands, parents, partners or adult children can do to ‘Help an Alcoholic’. This is an index to those articles. Help an Alcoholic 1 – Don’t make it easy for the drinker to keep on drinking Help an Alcoholic 2 – Don’t stop loving them Help an Alcoholic 3 – Don’t nag, criticize, preach, or complain Help an Alcoholic 4 – Address the drinking problem directly Help an Alcoholic 5 – Seek help Help an Alcoholic 6 – Detach, separate, walk away Help an Alcoholic 7 – Set a good example Help an Alcoholic 8 – Take care of yourself Help an Alcoholic 9 – Be there for them when they’re ready Help an Alcoholic 10 – Learn about the disease ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2738018 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:38:00 +0100 2738018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727074&cid=t_100312_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fnational-domestic-violence-delivery-plan-annual-progress-report-2008-09%2F Title: National domestic violence delivery plan: annual progress report 2008-09 The Skinny: Annual report from the Home Office setting out the progress that has been made against its national domestic violence delivery plan. Publisher: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/ Size of Publication: 45p Published: 21/08/2009 Posted in Grey Literature Tagged: Annual Reports, Domestic Violence, Grey Literature (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727074 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:18:46 +0100 2727074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716255&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-10%2F Learn about the disease This is a bit like the picture at left – can you see other faces in the flowers and the disease of alcoholism? Understand the nature of the chemical alcohol, how alcohol affects the alcoholic and the non-alcoholic in different ways, and why the alcoholic continues to drink when drinking is obviously harming them. Learn about the early-, middle-, and late-stage symptoms of the disease and how these symptoms change as the alcoholic continues to drink. Learn about the underlying physiological changes, including adaption, tolerance, physical dependence, and the withdrawal syndrome, all of which have a profound effect on the alcoholic’s behaviour. Finally, learn why the alcoholic needs to drink, why he becomes irritable, frustrated, and depressed when he is not drink... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716255 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:43:00 +0100 2716255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712373&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-9%2F Be there for them when they’re ready Most comments on this subject go like this: "Be available when the alcoholic reaches out." "When they hold out their hand for help, grab it." "Help as many times as you are asked. Be there." When I asked an alcoholic why she thinks her husband stayed with her through her drinking days, she responded, "His parents taught him that if you care about someone, you never give up on them. I think he always thought I’d come out of it. He just didn’t know it would take twenty years!" She feels that one of the most important messages for friends and family is to "encourage the problem drinker to try again and again." One adds, "Be loving but firm, and understand that they may need a number of tries to... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712373 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:15:00 +0100 2712373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709394&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-8%2F Take care of yourself "Live a full life of your own." "Make sure you live a life of your own that does not depend on the undependable person." "Carry on with your life after you’ve let the alcoholic know you aren’t babysitting anymore." "Let them go, and focus on your own health and peace of mind.” These comments from masters underline the importance of taking care of yourself despite the problems with the drinker. Often, however, in an attempt to hide a family member’s alcohol abuse from others, spouses withdraw and isolate themselves from friends and other family members. Taking care of yourself might mean signing up for a class in the evenings, getting together with buddies from the past, or going away by yourself for a weekend. See al... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709394 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:26:00 +0100 2709394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705343&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-7%2F Set a good example From her own experience, a wife thinks it’s important for family and friends not to drink in front of people they’d like to stop drinking. Indeed, one of the common themes in advice to loved ones is to be good role models, setting an example by taking steps like avoiding drinking around them and not bringing alcohol into the house. She adds, “Don’t let your good times revolve around drinking.” She recalls how many of the things she and her husband did together used to involve alcohol: “Every event I perceived as a good time revolved around booze. And he just went along with me. We would go to his softball games and out for beer afterward. And if we went to parties or summer picnics, alcohol was always involved.” In short, if a major focus of your relati... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705343 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:11:00 +0100 2705343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705344&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-6%2F Detach, separate, walk away Somewhat at odds with the message of continuing love and compassion is the more "tough-love" message that comes from many people – some of whom give both suggestions. A more compassionate approach may be in order in the beginning, but a time may come, particularly after you’ve tried to help repeatedly and failed, when you need to walk away from the situation. One suggests, "If it’s adversely affecting you, don’t put up with it. It’s hard to do, but sometimes losing the people you love is what it takes for the message to sink in." Another advises, "Decide how much you are willing to put up with. Let the person know what will happen if he doesn’t stop. And whatever you decide, stick to it. Don’t make idle threats." Re... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705344 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:51:00 +0100 2705344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702534&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-5%2F Seek help It’s dumbfounding to learn that some never seek help of any kind with severe alcohol abuse. One wife says, "If my husband had sought help, he would have been admitting how serious my problem was. It was a big family secret." But other people emphasize the importance of not going it alone when someone you care about has a drinking problem. This comment captures the essence of many suggestions: "Join a support group to keep your own life buoyant and prosperous and to analyze your own negative coping strategies." Not surprisingly, many people who take traditional twelve-step recovery routes suggested going to Al-Anon, also a twelve-step-based program. Also, a number of people make a general comment that family and friends should seek counselling for their ow... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702534 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:33:00 +0100 2702534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695637&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-and-alcoholic-3%2F Don’t nag, criticize, preach, or complain Many say that nagging, begging, confiscating liquor, and sorrowfully reminding the person of the night before are to little or no avail. One alcoholic attests, "The more I was urged to cut back or quit, the more I denied I had a problem. My advice is, ’Don’t push.’ A wife offered insights about why this approach doesn’t work. She told me, "Nagging makes you feel bad, and alcoholics and addicts use it as another reason to use alcohol and criticize you at the same time. It’s a bad cycle to get into. He saw nagging as my attempt to control him, and it gave him another reason to believe that I was the problem and not him." A lady alcoholic says "Long before I walked through the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous, suggesti... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695637 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:36:00 +0100 2695637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691776&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-2%2F Don’t stop loving them A powerful theme in advice for families and friends is continuing to love the problem drinker unconditionally – being supportive, offering encouragement, and not abandoning him or her. One husband says “Work with them to recognize that you care for them but that their behavior is harmful to themselves and others." A wife says, "Reassure them that you love them unconditionally – that you will be there for them, but that does not include picking up the pieces for them." A somewhat different but important message is to "be supportive and nonjudgmental – as much as you can without compromising yourself." A husband sums it up: "Love from family can be crucial to the alcoholic’s recovery. It does not necessarily include accept... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691776 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:13:00 +0100 2691776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688925&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelp-an-alcoholic-1%2F Don’t make it easy for the drinker to keep on drinking Discontinuing “enabling,” along with putting the onus for the drinker’s behavior and its consequences on the drinker. Do not cover up for them. Let them be responsible for their actions. Accept your responsibility, if any, for enabling, and then transfer 100 percent of the responsibility back to the alcoholic once you have talked it over. He or she is then unable to use you as an excuse. Enabling includes protecting the problem drinker from the negative consequences of alcohol use. After all, if someone makes excuses when you miss appointments because of drinking too much, reheats dinner because you’ve missed it after stopping at the bar on the way home from work, readily has sex with you even if you’re drunk, or lends... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688925 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:00:01 +0100 2688925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060677&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2Fsexist_jokes_may_be_linked_to_domestic_violence.php Image by angela7dreams via FlickrI tripped over an article at Psych Central News describing some recent research on sexist humor. "...those who had listened to sexist jokes were much more tolerant with male battering than those who had not." The results ring true. I have found domestic violence, even street violence is justified in the mind of the offender by disrespect. People in general tend to diminish in importance even dehumanize a party they wish to assault. This has been true in war of all kinds throughout history. Abusive men justify their behavior by diminishing the value of women. Related articles by Zemanta Rahul Parikh: Does violence on TV and in the media really lead to violent behavior? (kevinmd.com) Media Violence, Aggression, and Policy (terranova.blogs.com)Violent med... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060677 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:58:40 +0100 4060677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2609168&cid=t_100312_46_f&fid=38788&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2FChrisH%2F2009%2F04%2F29%2Femotional-extremes%2F It’s been a while since I last wrote. A lot has happened since then. Our clinic extension project was a success and our contractors did a brilliant job, but sadly about 2 days after we got enough office space to work properly things started to go wrong: At first the circuit breakers cut off our power occasionally, but within a few days the clinic was only able to get power if we turned off all the fridges and air conditioning units. Our clinic is quite nice when it is air conditioned. When it isn’t, I quickly realised that our structures are essentially insulated metal boxes sitting in the sun. The temperature was somewhere between 40 and 50 and that’s not a great environment to provide medical care, to counsel someone or to try and do any sort of work. So myself, my new ... MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2609168 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:11:29 +0100 2609168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261025&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-sexual-addiction%2F Sex addiction: not just for men Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,” confesses Valerie, 35, a human-resources manager in the City. “It became a challenge, a game, regardless of whether he was married or with someone. The lowest point came when I tried to seduce my best friend’s fiancé. I couldn’t bear the fact that, when they were together, he wouldn’t so much as look at me. It was an itch I had to scratch.” “Sex addict” is the last phrase that would come to mind if you met the demure and sober-suited Valerie. Yet she is in 12-step recovery for that very issue. “Everyone used to tell me how lucky I was, as I could get any man I wanted. I’m quite a competitive person and it was important for me to know that... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261025 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:39:30 +0100 2261025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249453&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fphysical-abuse%2F What is physical abuse of a spouse or intimate partner? When someone talks of domestic violence, they are often referring to physical abuse of a spouse or intimate partner. Physical abuse is the use of physical force against another in a way that ends up injuring that person or putting him or her at risk of being injured. Physical abuse ranges from physical restraint to murder. Physical assault or physical battering is a crime, whether it occurs inside or outside the family. The police are empowered to protect you from physical attack. Physical abuse includes: Pushing, throwing, tripping. Slapping, hitting, punching, kicking. Grabbing, choking, shaking. Pinching, biting. Holding, restraining, confinement. Assault with a weapon. Burning or freezing. Throwing things. Subscribe to Re... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249453 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:38:29 +0100 2249453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947436&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fveterans_ptsd_and_domestic_violence.htm By Jessica Martin Washington University in St. Louis Treatments for PTSD and domestic violence are very different, effective collaboration needed Even as the demographic of the veteran population changes as World War II veterans reach their 80s and 90s and young veterans completing tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the numbers of living veterans who have served in the United States military is staggering. Current estimates indicate that there are 23,816,000 veterans. Research by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows that male veterans with PTSD are two to three times more likely than veterans without PTSD to engage in intimate partner violence and more likely to be involved in the legal system. "The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947436 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:04:00 +0100 1947436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886300&cid=t_100312_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F17%2Fmental-health-act-2007-guidance-on-the-extension-of-victims-rights-under-the-domestic-violence-crime-and-victims-act-2004%2F As a result of the Mental Health Act 2007, from 3 November 2008 victims’ rights under the Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act 2004 will be extended to victims of offenders who are detained, or on supervised community treatment, as unrestricted patients under Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983. This will involve new duties on hospital managers, responsible clinicians, approved mental health professionals and on NHS bodies who fund treatment of such patients in the independent sector to assist them the following document has been produced by the Department of Health, Mental Health Act 2007 - Guidance on the extension of victims rights under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 Posted in Grey Literature, NHS   Tagged: Domestic Violence, Grey Literature, Leg... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886300 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:12:29 +0100 1886300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1862714&cid=t_100312_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fdomestic-violence-awareness-month.html Since 1987, October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which was founded by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Prior to and since that year, many people around the country have been working tirelessly to end the widespread domestic violence that effects women, men, and children of all ages and backgrounds.The national domestic violence hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) was also established in 1987, with many states creating their own individual hotlines for added protection and advocacy for those in need.For more than seven years, the NCADV has worked closely with The Wireless Foundation to distribute donated and discarded cellphones to victims of domestic violence for emergency use. If you would like to donate a used cellphone to the program, please cl... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862714 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:07:00 +0100 1862714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461174&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmen_experience_domestic_violence_trauma_too.htm This study extends Group Health's research on domestic violence, a.k.a. intimate partner violence. The team's previous publications have documented the prevalence, persistence, and health effects of domestic violence on women. In the current study, they asked men the same questions that they had asked of women. "Our team is concerned about abuse of people: of women as well as men," Dr Reid added. "We do not want to downplay the seriousness of domestic violence as experienced by women." Dr Reid said more research is needed to determine the best ways for doctors to ask men if they have experienced domestic violence-and how best to help them into couples counseling, leaving their partners, or getting protection orders. Reid RJ, Bonomi AE, Rivara FP, et al. Intimate partner violence among men ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461174 Thu, 22 May 2008 08:57:00 +0100 1461174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423745&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-and-healthy-relationships-in-recovery%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and your partner. Not only do you enjoy being together, but you can express your true self, and allow your partner to do the same. All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common. The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities. Safety: In a healthy relationship you feel safe. You don’t worry that your partner will harm you physically or emotionally, and you don’t feel inclined to use physical or emotional violence against your partner. You can try new things (such as taking a night class) ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423745 Tue, 06 May 2008 12:06:25 +0100 1423745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1404109&cid=t_100312_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F279432062%2Fsexual-assault-awareness-month.html April is (at this point, was) Sexual Assault Awareness Month - something I'm rather embarrassed to admit I didn't realize until this past Saturday, when I was a guest at the Tau Chapter (Union... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404109 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:36:56 +0100 1404109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1370909&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ftop-posts-recovery-is-sexy%2F 10 Reasons for Low Libido 12-Step MP3 Speaker Tape Links A Dangerous Mix A lady friend may be alcoholic or addict AA and Al-anon Comics Abstinence - treatment, philosophy, methods Abusive relationship? Aggressive Sexual Behaviour of Alcoholic Men Alcohol and Sexuality Alcohol related brain damage Alcohol side effects Alcoholic Family Roles Am I A Control Freak? Benzodiazepine Addiction Better Oral Sex Cannabis and mental health Character Defects Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA’s) Characteristics of the Alcoholic Family Choc Chip Cookies Coping With Alcoholism / Addiction in the Family Difficult Words to Say When You Are Drunk Dry Drunk Dysfunctional family Emotional and Verbal Abuse Emotional Sobriety Emotions Emotions Anonymous Erotic Fa... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1370909 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:48:27 +0100 1370909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198166&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fi-am-in-some-mood-today%2F When someone is throwing you around the room, it doesn’t feel like it is really happening. It is swift and you shut your eyes so often that it is like a dream. You can feel their hands on you, and you can feel your body jerk as it is pulled back and forth, but you don’t really feel it, so much as hear the sound it makes, when it hits the walls, the floor, the bed frame. By Bianca Read more at; I am in some mood today Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by Email (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198166 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:42:27 +0100 1198166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166502&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-is-sexy%2F Yes it is! I know I became decidedly unsexy when I was drinking. My Experiences Towards the end of my drinking I was separated from my wife, I had become unemployable and the quality of my relationships, sexual and otherwise, was in decline. Living in a boarding house full of sexy people full of vitality I was isolated with low self-esteem and poor confidence. People would try to engage me in conversation and unless I had been drinking I could not return their interest or kindness. The Drinker by Cezanne I would go to bars and needed to get a few drinks under my belt before I could relax enough to make an attempt at talking to others. Usually I would just sit at the bar and watch and envy others. Often I would get ‘normal’ with enough alcohol and then leave to seek companions... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166502 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:33:51 +0100 1166502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1107143&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fabusive-relationship%2F How do I know if I am in an abusive relationship? There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The primary sign is fear of your partner. Other signs include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, numbness, helplessness, and desperation. To determine whether or not you’re in an abusive relationship, answer the questions in the table below. The more questions to which you answer “yes,” the more likely your relationship is abusive. Signs of an Abusive Relationship Your Inner Feelings and Thoughts Do you : fear your partner a large percentage of the time? avoid certain topics out of fear of angering your partner? feel that you can’t do anything right for your partner? ever think you deserve to be physically hurt or mistr... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1107143 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:49:52 +0100 1107143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101738&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faggressive-sexual-behaviour-of-alcoholic-men%2F Women in psychiatric care have a pronounced record of marks on their bodies that were inflicted during sexual relations. Researchers studied 30 women with alcoholic partners and noted body marks, duration of marks and if the marks were inflicted during love-making. These were then compared to women from the clinic with non-drinking sexual partners. Their ages, gender, ethnicity and social class were similar. Their findings indicate that the spouses of alcoholic men are subjected to more aggressive and painful sexual experiences, more body marks in more regions that lasted an average of 7 days and more biting of body surfaces than wives of non-alcohol-dependent men. These behaviours are interpreted as subtle signs of domestic violence. If you have these experiences please contact your doc... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101738 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:43:12 +0100 1101738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1035739&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdomestic-violence%2F Domestic Violence and Abuse: If you need help immediately, call emergency phone number in your area found in your phone book. Domestic abuse by a spouse or intimate partner knows no age or ethnic boundaries. Domestic abuse can occur during a relationship or after a relationship has ended. The victims of domestic violence and spousal abuse are five to eight times more likely to be women than men. However, men can also be the victims of domestic abuse. A common pattern of domestic abuse is that the perpetrator alternates between violent, abusive behavior and apologetic behavior with apparently heartfelt promises to change. The abuser may even be very pleasant most of the time. Therein lies the perpetual appeal of the abusing partner and why many people are unable to leave the abusive re... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1035739 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:22:50 +0100 1035739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1034701&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-stalking%2F Stalking is “virtually any unwanted contact between two people that directly or indirectly communicates a threat or places the victim in fear.” Stalking of an intimate partner can take place during the relationship-with intense monitoring of the partner’s activities-or after a break-up. The stalker may be trying to get their partner back, or they may wish to harm their ex as punishment for their departure. Stalkers employ a number of threatening tactics, including: Making repeated phone calls, sometimes with hang-ups. Following and tracking the victim (possibly even with a global positioning device). Sending unwanted packages, cards, gifts, or letters. Monitoring the victim’s phone calls or computer use. Watching the victim with hidden cameras. Contacting friend... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1034701 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:17:10 +0100 1034701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1021432&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fspiritual-abuse%2F What is spiritual abuse of a spouse or intimate partner? Spiritual abuse includes: Using the spouse’s or intimate partner’s religious or spiritual beliefs to manipulate them. Preventing the partner from practicing their religious or spiritual beliefs. Ridiculing the other person’s religious or spiritual beliefs. Forcing the children to be reared in a faith that the partner has not agreed to Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by Email (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1021432 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:05:16 +0100 1021432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908802&cid=t_100312_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexaholism%2F Test Yourself Have you ever thought you needed help for your sexual thinking or behavior? That you’d be better off if you didn’t keep “giving in”? That sex or stimuli are controlling you? Have you ever tried to stop or limit doing what you felt was wrong in your sexual behavior? Do you resort to sex to escape, relieve anxiety, or because you can’t cope? Do you feel guilt, remorse or depression afterward? Has your pursuit of sex become more compulsive? Does it interfere with relations with your spouse? Do you have to resort to images or memories during sex? Does an irresistible impulse arise when the other party makes the overtures or sex is offered? Do you keep going from one “relationship” or lover to another? Do you feel the “ri... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908802 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:08:18 +0100 908802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904619&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdomestic_violence_maternal_depression_or_ptsd_predictors_of.htm This study's analysis - combined with other research - suggests that violence occurring around the time of pregnancy is a significant predictor of adverse infant outcomes for women who already are at risk due to the problem of poverty, including food insufficiency, the researchers say. "These findings indicate that professionals from domestic violence, mental health and maternity care services working together could potentially decrease the chance of a baby being born too small — in addition to helping improve the safety, health and well-being of the mother-to-be," said Julia Seng, the study's co-author and research associate professor at the U-M Institute for Research on Women and Gender, School of Nursing, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The researchers looked at how in... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904619 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +0100 904619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806657&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fwar_veterans_depression_ptsd_place_heavy_burden_on_family_.htm Depression may play bigger readjustment role than previously thought for troubled vetsDepression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study released at the American Psychological Association 115th Annual Convention. Researchers working with veterans referred for psychiatric evaluation from a primary care service found that major or minor depression was associated with domestic abuse and other family problems. University of Pennsylvania and the Mental Illness, Research Education, and Clinical Center at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center researchers looked at the family problems of 168 veterans who were referred for behavioral health evaluation and who had served in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001.... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806657 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:06:00 +0100 806657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=734005&cid=t_100312_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdomestic_violences_psychological_distress_impact_employment.htm The scars created by domestic violence persist long after the bruises have healed, leaving some adolescent mothers psychologically distressed and increasing their chances of being unemployed, according to a new study. The finding comes from University of Washington research examining the effects of domestic violence on employment and use of the welfare system before and after the passage of federal welfare reform legislation in 1996. The study found that domestic violence had no effect on welfare use before or after the legislation was enacted. It also did not have an effect on employment before the new law was passed, but afterward the likelihood of being unemployed increased if there was a history of domestic violence during the transition to adulthood. "When you are an adolescent mother... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=734005 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:56:00 +0100 734005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674829&cid=t_100312_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F6%2Fthe-physicians-guide-to-intimate-partner-violence-and-abuse-.html Ok, so I am tooting my own horn, but I want to share with you the latest review of the book I c0-authored together with Dr. Ellen Taliaferro, The Physician's Guide to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse.  The book is published by Volcano Press, the leading publisher of books on family violence.  The review appeared in the Permanente Journal's Spring 2007 issue.  It is written by Ruth Shaber, MD, an OB/Gyn at Kaiser Permanente's Daly City Medical Office in Northern California.  She is also the Director of Women's Health Services and Director of the Women's Health Research Institute for Kaiser Permanente Northern California.  Here is her review:"The facts are overwhelming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that 5.3 mill... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674829 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:51:05 +0100 674829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=587698&cid=t_100312_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2007%2F05%2Fchildren-who-witness-violence.html It was 1996. In my office, Terry's mom was concerned.Shortly after his 4th birthday party, he had developed a host of baffling new symptoms and behaviors: he cried to stay home instead of going to his (previously) beloved child care, he had nightmares and insisted on sleeping with his parents, he complained of stomachaches, he was aggressive towards other kids, he overate compulsively, and he threw major league tantrums with little provocation."Hmm..." I said. (Easily stumped, I say 'hmm...' a lot). His physical exam seemed OK; I could find no apparent medical reason."What about stress?" I asked his mom. "Anything going on that could be upsetting him?""Not really," she replied. "Everything is pretty much the same at home and at day care.""Hmm..." I replied sagely, and probed no further. "I... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=587698 Thu, 03 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 587698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=570902&cid=t_100312_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F26%2Fthe-making-of-a-mass-killer.html  Genes In 1993 scientists reported on a Dutch family, 14 members of whom were sociopaths, involved in aggressive crimes such as bullying, physical violence, rape, and arson. They all had in common a mutation in a gene that makes an enzyme called MAOA. The function of this enzyme is break down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and noradrenaline (or norepinephrine, a chemical first cousin of adrenaline). The ready conclusion was: defective enzyme caused elevated level of serotonin and noradrenaline, resulting in overactive brain circuits that serve aggressive behavior. Case closed? Not so fast… In a wonderful summary of the topic in Newsweek magazine ( April 30, 2007 ) one of my favorite writers on the subject, Sharon Begley) describes a 2002 study in New Zealand of 442 men who... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=570902 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:48 +0100 570902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=519851&cid=t_100312_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F3%2Fcoaching-boys-into-men-what-a-good-idea.html I am a big fan of the Family Violence Prevention Fund.  They have been on the cutting edge of every issue related to family violence  for years now.  These issues range from helping the criminal justice system respond better to victims to improving the health care system response to family violence.  If there is a way to try to reduce the tragedy of family violence, the Fund is there trying to figure out the best way to do it.Now, they have a marvelous extension of their efforts -- that is a focus on helping boys learn to respect the women in their lives and to actively disavow activities and attitudes that are at the core of violence against women.  Innovative, yes.  But listen to this.  They have a program that targets coaches, that's right, s... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=519851 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:50:40 +0100 519851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=477976&cid=t_100312_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F16%2Fthe-impact-of-abuse-on-the-brain.html I am at the Family Violence Prevention Fund’s National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence.  One of the panels that I attended examined the impact of child maltreatment on brain development. David McCollum, MD, President of the Academy on Violence and Abuse, reviewed the medical literature on brain changes that occur after child abuse … and I am not talking about brain injury due to being hit on the head, rather I am talking about structural and functional changes in the brain that occur as a result of being exposed to the terror of family violence Dr. McCollum briefly reviewed the biology of human brain maturation. Infants are born with an over  abundance of nerve cells, called neurons, and connections between nerve cells, called synapses. As the child gets... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=477976 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:15:55 +0100 477976