Borderline personality disorder is characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently had a half-hour discussion about borderline personality disorder. Not only was there a discussion about borderline personality disorder’s signs and treatment options, but NIMH also spoke about new research that can make a difference in the […]
Tag Archives: Mental Illness
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Anxiety is surrounded by stigma because it is often misunderstood. While everyone experiences anxious feelings and thoughts occasionally, those with anxiety disorders are tormented by anxious thoughts that others cannot understand. Even with the best intentions, friends and family of individuals with anxiety may say something hurtful to the person, causing worsening anxiety and disintegration […]
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Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that affects how you think and feel about yourself and others. Those with this disorder often have an intense fear of abandonment, struggle to keep healthy relationships, have intense emotions, act impulsively, and may experience paranoia and dissociation. Helping those with borderline personality disorder live past the stigma […]
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Mental health is a complex part of you that must be nurtured every day to ensure you are healthy. It can be easy to ignore mental health when life’s other responsibilities continue building up. However, you cannot expect to maintain your priorities and keep stress at bay if you do not play an active role […]
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If you are having trouble completing daily tasks or even getting out of bed, you may be suffering from avolition. Avolition is when you lack the motivation for tasks with an end goal. This behavior is typical in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. By understanding how avolition plays a role […]
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When you are battling a mental illness, you may need medication to ease your symptoms and prevent them from interfering with your life. Just as you have to take medication for chronic physical conditions, many people have to take medication for mental health disorders. Unfortunately, some people often think that when they start feeling better, […]
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Mental health issues affect hundreds of millions of people around the world, both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Even if you have received plenty of help with treatment, you may want some additional support when you come home that is accessible to you. Luckily, technological innovations are available to connect with a therapist, track moods, manage symptoms, […]
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While many people know the general symptoms of schizophrenia, noticing them in yourself can be challenging. It is crucial to remember that schizophrenia does not occur overnight but rather has symptoms that develop over months or years. You may be in denial regarding your symptoms, but recognizing them as fact can aid in getting you […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that leads to extreme mood swings, shifting between mania, hypomania, and depression, depending on the type of bipolar. Some might describe it as the highs are too high and the lows are too low. Now scientists are claiming they have discovered a significant factor in determining your risk […]
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Have you reached a point where you think nothing else matters? Perhaps you believe that nothing you say or do will change anything, and it would be better if you just gave up. Many individuals feel this from time to time as they cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, it […]
