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Can Saying “You Need Help” Hurt Someone With Mental Illness?

If a friend told you “you need help,” how do you think you would react? Would you be touched someone cared — or would you be offended? Defensive? Deny, you have a problem? Sometimes the best of intentions can have unintended consequences.   Being told that you need help may be interpreted as “there is […]

The Difference Between Setting Boundaries and Defining Expectations

In recovery, you learn the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental and emotional health. Being successful in recovery requires healthy boundaries and learning how to uphold them. However, some individuals confuse boundaries with expectations, causing more hurt in their life than necessary. By defining the differences and learning their importance, you can live […]

What is the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Migraines?

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What Can Trigger a Bipolar Episode?

Bipolar disorder leads to extreme shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to think clearly. Particular lifestyle and environmental factors can trigger a bipolar episode as well as stress response and management. Once you are aware of what triggers your anxiety, you can learn to have better control over it. What Stress Triggers […]

Who Are Inspiring People in History With Schizophrenia?

While more famous people have been comfortable talking about their anxiety or depression, schizophrenia is still a mental health disorder people are afraid to talk about because of the troubling symptoms that follow. However, by learning about past historical figures and celebrities of today who have schizophrenia, you may feel less alone. John Nash Jr. […]

How Can Depression Affect Your Body?

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Your body tends to respond to its thoughts; for example, if you think you are hungry, your stomach may start to growl. While depression is considered a mental health disorder, there are many ways that depression can affect our bodies physically. It is essential to be physically and mentally healthy, which starts with receiving treatment […]

What if I Am in Conflict With Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder?

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People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have symptoms that may lead to challenges in relationships. If you know someone with BPD who has extreme mood swings, fear of abandonment, self-harming, and self-destructive behaviors, you may be feeling powerless and frustrated. While being around someone with BPD may feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster, […]

How Can You Help a Loved One Combat Delusions?

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Identifying Different Types of Bipolar Disorder

Discussing mental health can be complicated enough without having to identify different types of various disorders. However, distinguishing each is crucial because it helps individuals better understand what they are experiencing. Bipolar disorder, for example, has three types characterized by differing symptoms, severities, and timelines. By identifying the symptoms of each, those struggling can put a […]