Society expresses great concern for poor, underserved children and the increased likelihood they may lack access to health care and education, or that they may turn to drugs or crime in adulthood. Less attention is paid to children of affluent parents who have their own set of problems. Emotional neglect often goes unnoticed or unreported, which may…
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Does sex addiction really exist? Is sexual addiction a true disorder? Or is hypersexuality just an excuse for irresponsible behavior or infidelity? Those are complicated questions, and even experts in the world of behavioral health and addiction will probably never agree on the answers. Many people think hypersexuality should be classified as an addiction. They…
At Paracelsus Recovery, we’ve treated countless clients for a condition we’ve called ‘Succession Syndrome.’ It refers to the emotional turbulence and struggles children who grow up in wealthy and successful households face. Typically, these mental health issues result from issues such as a sense of immense pressure to be like the parent and emotional isolation due to their parent's hectic workloads and their inevitable unavailability for their children.
We were impressed to see Rachel Ball write about her experience of Succession Syndrome - and how we treat it, in her poignant and honest account of her affluent neglect in The Daily Mail.
Rachel’s words are wise, powerful, and not to be missed. Read the full article —> here.
