Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental disorder in which the person has an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for admiration. Narcissism has been misconstrued as being the disorder as well, but narcissism is a spectrum that… Read More ›
Tag: mental health
A Step-By-Step Guide to Taking Control Over Your Anxiety, Starting Today
If you have anxiety, you’ve probably noticed at one point or another your heartbeat escalating, your thoughts racing, and feelings of nausea, fatigue, dizziness, etc. Anxiety is caused by worry, nervousness, or unease typically surrounding an event or something with… Read More ›
When Your Loved One is in Denial About Their Mental Illness
There are times when we see changes in our loved ones – changes they may not directly be able to see. When it comes to mental illness, stigma often causes people to either fear having one or to fear others… Read More ›
Positive Psychology Could Boost Your Mental Health in Recovery, Here’s How
Willie Nelson once said, “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” There’s no question that mental health recovery can be a scary journey – after all, it involves change, growth, and transformation – all of… Read More ›
Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder
There are several types of bipolar disorder (BPD), but symptoms most often involve extreme mood swings, with manic and/or depressive phases. Both may last weeks or months, with manic phases including symptoms of high energy, racing thoughts, reduced need for… Read More ›
The Difference Between Codependency and Dependent Personality Disorder
They both sound similar – codependency and dependent personality disorder (DPD) – but are they the same? What level of dependency constitutes as having a mental disorder versus an unhealthy view of relationships? Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are… Read More ›
You’ve Got It All Wrong: 3 Myths Our Society Has About Schizophrenia
Approximately 1.5 million people are diagnosed with schizophrenia each year; schizophrenia is a long-term mental disorder experienced with symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, difficulty with thinking and concentration, lack of motivation, and more. Onset of this disorder can be hard to… Read More ›
If You Have A Phobia, You Can Relate to This
John Forsyth and George Eifert described in the book titled, “The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” the true essence of fear experienced with phobias… Read More ›
Is There A Cure For OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that involves excessive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD affects nearly 3.3 million people in the United States; if untreated, it can cause much distress in various aspects of life. If… Read More ›
What If I Never Get Better?
No matter if you’ve been working towards your recovery for a month, a year, or 10 years, there’s no doubt there will be challenging times. Recovery – like life – is comprised of many ups and downs, achievements and downfalls,… Read More ›