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Everybody had difficulty getting along with friends, family, coworkers or new acquaintances from time to time. However, individuals with personality disorders possess and utilize longstanding rigid behavior patterns that make it difficult, if not impossible, to get along with others and/or to maintain healthy relationships. Just because someone is different does not mean they have a personality disorder. Individuals with personality disorders rarely seek treatment on their own because they generally blame others and circumstances for their continued problems but treatment is possible. Dr. Stress and his guests will discuss common personality disorders as well as causes, symptoms and treatment and more during Family Sanity. Family Sanity is broadcast on the website of Voice America, Health and Wellness channel every Tuesday at 10 am Eastern time, 9 am Central time and 7 am Pacific time.

Chronic non-cancer pain is a reality that tens of millions of Americans deal with each day. Ranging from mild to exacerbating, chronic pain can significantly effect our lives. Physical, mental and emotional wellness can be compromised if chronic pain is not managed. Dr. Stress and his guests will discuss the various factors involved in managing chronic pain. As the episode title suggests, effective management of chronic pain involves more than just pain pills. Family Sanity is broadcast on the website of Voice America, Health and Wellness channel every Tuesday at 10 am Eastern time, 9 am Central time and 7 am Pacific time.

Everyone is faced with confusing information regarding effective weight loss methods in today’s society. There is a day-to-day push toward being skinny, slim, and having the perfect body. There are all kinds of opinions about what appropriate weight loss includes. Anyone who suffers from being overweight including children, adolescents, athletes, adults and the elderly can be confused by all the mixed messages about positive and effective ways to lose weight. Maintaining appropriate weight is recommended by doctors and experts throughout the world for healthy living. Dr. Stress and his guests will discuss what works and what is a scam related to effective weight loss and more during this episode of Family Sanity. Family Sanity is broadcast on the website of Voice America, Health and Wellness channel every Tuesday at 10 am Eastern time, 9 am Central time and 7 am Pacific time.

Any human may develop the symptoms that would justify the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or any other mental health difficulty. After a person has perceived a traumatic event, the symptoms of PTSD may negatively impact the mind, body, spirit and most if not all relationships that person is involved within at the time of the traumatic event and into the future. However, what one individual may perceive as a horrific event that will negatively impact most if not all aspect of their lives forever, another individual who perceived the same event may actually have absolutely no negative response and be drawn to similar, or even more horrific events, in the future. Dr. Stress and his guests will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of PTSD and more during Family Sanity. Family Sanity is broadcast on the website of Voice America, Health and Wellness channel every Tuesday at 10 am Eastern time, 9 am Central time and 7 am Pacific time.