Patty Bell
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My name is Patty Bell I am an interventionist at Capo By The Sea a premier dual diagnosis, residential detox, alcohol and drug treatment center.
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Is Valium Addictive
By Patty Bell, Interventionist, Capo by the Sea We all know what it feels like to experience fear. When we experience a highly stressful situation or a frightening event, our body automatically shifts into the fight-or-flight response. We might feel flushed, nervous, and a sense of dread. We might experience sweating, a racing heart, shallow breathing, and lightheadedness. For those who suffer with an anxiety disorder, these types of symptoms can be a daily occurrence.
By Patty Bell4 years ago in Psyche
Are You Gaslighting Yourself During Recovery?
Most of us are familiar with the term “gaslighting.” It refers to the psychological manipulation that someone may use to cause another person to doubt themselves, to confuse their thinking. Well, imagine if you actually gaslight yourself. While that sounds silly at first, when you think about it self-gaslighting is a pretty common phenomenon.
By Patty Bell5 years ago in Psyche
