There are several types of personality disorders, and many people suffer from their characteristics, affecting nearly every aspect of their lives. Having a personality disorder may also be difficult for family, friends, and those around them. Educating yourself on the… Read More ›
Tag: mental health
The Science Behind a Bad Mood
Nobody likes experiencing a bad mood – that sunken feeling of despair, hopelessness, negativity, and so forth can make it appears nothing will get better. Bad moods may last just a few short minutes or could impact our entire day… Read More ›
Anxiety vs. Stress
We’ve all experienced the moment where we forgot our keys, missed a deadline at school or work, and argued with a family member. These moments can be challenging, especially when we have a lot of other responsibilities on our plate.… Read More ›
Can You Die from a Panic Attack?
Panic attacks can be very debilitating, with symptoms of racing heart, feeling weak or faint, tingling or numbness in hands/fingers, sense of terror, feeling sweaty/having chills, chest pains, breathing difficulty, and more. For a person amid a panic attack, perceptions… Read More ›
Dependent Personality vs. Avoidant Personality
Many people prefer not to be alone at times, and will call on friends for support. Likewise, most people find being criticized or judged and ridiculed to be an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience they’d rather avoid. For people with dependent… Read More ›
How Long Should I Stay in Treatment for Primary Mental Health?
The negative symptoms of a mental illness can be overwhelming. Sometimes people are diagnosed at an early age, but oftentimes people discover that they have a mental illness as they get older. As one enters recovery, treatment is individualized and… Read More ›
How to Tell if Your Dramatic Friend has Histrionic Personality Disorder
Almost everyone has that person in their life that seems overly dramatic. A friend who is known as a “drama queen”, a partner who seems to over-react at a small inconvenience, etc. While over-reacting is quite common, how does one… Read More ›
Mental Health is an Underlying Cause of Addiction
There are many reasons why a person may fall into addiction – biology, genetics, environmental factors, trauma, and more. Mental health is another worthy cause to consider – many individuals do not realize that they suffer from a mental illness… Read More ›
If I Have a Mental Health Disorder and an Addiction, Can I Get Help?
Millions of people suffer from both a mental illness and an addiction, and there are so many resources to assist an individual in recovery. From therapists to treatment programs, anyone can get the help that they need. Recovery is a… Read More ›
Your Treatment Plan Should Include Realistic Goals
For people who have decided to take the courageous path towards recovery, goals are an incredible component of treatment and serve as milestones towards successful change. By setting realistic goals, a person can be well on their way to a… Read More ›