Narcissism isn’t always a bad thing. Some of the common character traits associated with narcissism can be a plus, helping people to become leaders, become successful, and act with confidence. For example, high self-esteem, faith in one’s abilities, and a… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
What Are The Different Kinds Of Mental Health Professionals?
After you transition through the various stages of treatment are complete, you’re ready to make your final transition into independent living. You’ll need to create a safe system of trusted mental health professionals to keep you working on your program… Read More ›
Depression And Diet: Your Mood Might Be What You Eat
Nutritional psychiatry is the term used to describe a new movement being taken on by mental health practitioners prescribing diet changes to their patients. Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and other prescription medications, in addition to therapy and self-care have been a… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder: Getting The Facts Straight
Bipolar disorder can be a bewildering mental health disorder to understand, approach, and manage. If you or a loved one might be living with bipolar disorder, here are some often confused facts. Fact: Bipolar Disorder And Depression Are Not The… Read More ›
4 Reasons You Should Choose Recovery
It’s true. Recovery is a lifestyle change. Changing your life for the better might seem like a difficult choice to make. Here are some of the best reasons why you should choose recovery. Your Story Will Help Others You may… Read More ›
Are Your Everyday Habits Signs Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Obsession and compulsion- that is the core of obsessive compulsive disorder. What drives the obsessions in OCD is not usually pleasant. The compulsions are usually small behaviors to try and cope with those unpleasant thoughts. Since the thoughts are categorized… Read More ›
Unseen, Unmentioned: Eating Disorders And Sex Life
Sex is a physical act as much as it is an act of emotion, psyche, and spiritual connection. Engaging in physical, sexual intimacy is a physical closeness that makes many people uncomfortable. Low self-esteem, insecurity, vulnerability, and even trauma regarding… Read More ›
What Are The Symptoms Of PTSD?
Post traumatic stress disorder is a psychological disorder which impacts all areas of someone’s life after witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include: Re-Experiencing or Re-Traumatization: flashbacks, night terrors, night mares, hallucinations, auditory hallucinations (hearing voices or sounds), painful memories, sudden… Read More ›
Supporting A Loved One With Depression
Watching a loved one struggling with the deep pain of depression can be heartbreaking. You cannot fix your loved one’s depression, but you can help ease their symptoms and encourage them to keep moving forward in recovery. Be Extra Loving… Read More ›
How Does Depression Make Your Thinking Fuzzy?
ADHD is commonly mistaken for depression and vice versa. One of the unknown sides of depression is the ability to create cognitive difficulties. Popularly known symptoms of depression include symptoms of being sad, tired, lazy, and without hope.However, all that… Read More ›