Tag: mental-illness
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What are the Different Therapies Available Today?
What are the Different Therapies Available Today? Therapies have long been regarded as a gateway to self-discovery and inner harmony. In today’s fast-paced world, finding solace and balance is more important than ever. But with so many therapies to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Unveiling the Secrets of…
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Experiencing Loss
At some point in our lives, we all experience loss. It may be the end of a relationship, being let go from a job, losing a home, or the death of a loved one. It is natural to go through a grieving process. By looking for opportunities in adversity or remembering the good things about who…
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions or the way you think and feel about yourself and others. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others. Borderline personality disorder is a…
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Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Recognizing Depression
Chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes may make you more likely to have or develop a mental health condition. It is common to feel sad or discouraged after having a heart attack, receiving a cancer diagnosis, or when trying to manage a chronic condition such as pain. You may be facing new limits…
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Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms
Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds, you sweat, and you feel like you cant breathe or think clearly. Do these attacks occur at unpredictable times with no apparent trigger, causing you to worry about the possibility of having another one at…
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Attention/Intention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know
Have you experienced challenges with concentration, impulsivity, restlessness, and organization throughout your life? ADHD can harm an individual’s social relationships and work and school performance. ADHD is a developmental disorder associated with an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Symptoms of ADHD: Some people with ADHD mainly have symptoms of inattention, while others mostly have symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity. Some…
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Bipolar Disorder
Do you have periods of time when you feel unusually “up” (happy and outgoing, or irritable), but other periods when you feel “down” (unusually sad or anxious)? During the “up” periods, do you have increased energy or activity and feel a decreased need for sleep, while during the “down” times you have low energy, hopelessness,…
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What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness/condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. They may seem as though they have lost touch with reality. The symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate in usual and everyday activities. Many people who recieve treatment can engage in school or work, achieve independence, and…
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Bipolar Disorder
Do you have periods of time when you feel unusually “up” (happy and outgoing, or irritable), but other periods when you feel “down” (unusually sad or anxious)? During the “up” periods, do you have increased energy or activity and feel a decreased need for sleep, while during the “down” times you have low energy, hopelessness,…
Mental Stregnth For Life 