Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Chasing losses: The person frequently engages in “chasing losses,” attempting to recoup previous gambling losses by continuing to gamble. Individuals with these disorders may engage in impulsive behaviors, including but not limited to excessive gambling. This loss of control is a hallmark of gambling disorder.

Disorder 52

Disorder OCD Treatment Planning Addiction 52

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. I didn't want to attract attention to myself and assumed that a hospital emergency room had bigger problems than a depressed but cooperative patient. Was I taking any medications?

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety 52

Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

And I think the bum note rings out most clearly when we consider such uses of the word 'treatment' as 'Dr Gipps was treating Megan for her depression' - i.e. when the treatment is something done by one person (the therapist) to the other (the patient). Certain others you do 'let in'.

Psychotherapy 52

Psychotherapy Therapist Justice and Corrections OCD 52