The phrase grandiose delusions sounds like it belongs in the pages of a Shakespearean tragedy or a modern-day superhero comic. But it is an actual mental health condition that refers to a type of delusion characterized by an exaggerated sense of one’s importance, power, knowledge, or identity. A person with these delusions might believe themselves […]
LIDO Wellness Center is a renowned treatment center for mental health in OC with a 4.3-star rating on Google. We offer three levels of care – IOP, PHP, and OP. Our clients can choose a treatment option that best suits the severity of their mental health issue, availability, and affordability. Importance Of Professional Mental Health Treatment in OC Most people avoid joining one […]
What Is Retraumatization? Retraumatization is a complex psychological phenomenon where an individual’s reaction to a current event is significantly amplified due to the unresolved trauma from a past experience. This process is anchored in the concept of ‘trauma memory,’ where the brain encodes and stores traumatic experiences in a unique, often fragmented manner. Here’s a […]
Breaking a trauma bond is challenging but entirely possible—think of it as untangling a complex knot. It requires self-awareness, support, and often professional guidance. Healing involves understanding the nature of the bond, practicing self-care, setting boundaries, and sometimes, stepping away from the relationship. Therapy can be a crucial tool in this process, providing a safe […]
Anxiety disorders are all around us. It might be that we are finally beginning to recognize and name the issue, or it could be brought on by the state of the world—and its breakneck pace and expectations. Whatever it is, amid this high-speed digital hustle, an ancient practice is making a quiet comeback. Welcome to […]
Understanding the Complex Ties Between Trauma and Healing Imagine a mind like a tapestry. Each thread represents our experiences, emotions, memories, the very fabric of our being. Now, picture this tapestry enduring a relentless storm, fraying its edges, and sometimes tearing it apart. This storm is trauma, and its aftermath can lead to conditions like […]
At Lido Wellness Center in Newport Beach, we often meet individuals seeking to understand the inexplicable patterns in their lives – fractured relationships, unexplainable anxieties, or an inner turmoil that seems to have no origin. These experiences may be whispers from a past that affect our present more than one might think. Repressed childhood trauma, […]
In a culture obsessed with mirror reflections and selfie perfection, there lurks a misunderstood and often hidden issue: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). It’s not just about being skinny or fat; it’s a complex mental health condition that distorts a person’s perception of their body, leading to significant distress. And there are various body dysmorphia symptoms […]
Count on the Top Mental Health Treatment Center in Newport Beach Anxiety is an innate human condition, which is part of adaptive biology, that generates feelings of fear, dread, or uneasiness in a variety of situations. Feelings and emotions generated by anxiety may include discomfort, or feelings of threat. Although this is a human condition, […]
The Silent Struggle Anhedonia is the technical term for losing the capacity to experience pleasure. Imagine your favorite ice cream tasting like bland cream, or a sunny day feeling just like another sequence of light and dark. It’s as if life has lost its color filters, and everything is in monotone. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? […]