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Understand Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What it is and How it Works
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. They may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they…
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Understanding Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity. People with dissociative disorder escape realities in ways that are involuntary and unhealthy and cause problems functioning in everyday life. They usually develop as a reaction to trauma and help keep difficult memories at bay. …
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Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event – Either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good…
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Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are conditions that result in the way that you sleep. A sleep disorder can affect your overall health, safety, and quality of life. Some of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders include excessive daytime sleepiness, irregular breathing, or increased movement during sleep. Other signs and symptoms include irregular sleep and wake cycle…