We are lucky to live in an era when mental health is taken seriously and scientifically backed treatments are widely available most of the time. Unfortunately, this was not always the case. In the past, those with mental illness were often made to live in asylums or forced to undergo strange, cruel, or dangerous treatments. […]
Author Archives: Restore Mental Health
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Sep
Sep
Oxytocin has been used in treating a wide variety of conditions, ranging from labor and delivery to anxiety, autism, obesity, and more. Now, it is available in a convenient new format: nasal spray. But can you take oxytocin? And, is it true that oxytocin nasal spray works for anxiety? Oxytocin nasal spray is a relatively […]
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Jul
Jul
Most people feel uncomfortable when someone stares at them. Sometimes, this discomfort can escalate into anxiety, especially if you’re in a situation where you’re the center of attention. For people with scopophobia—the excessive fear of being stared at—someone watching them can be debilitating. Rather than “just” being stared at, scopophobia can feel as though the […]
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Jul
Jul
Mental health crises can be devastating to those going through them. If you or a loved one is at risk, recognizing the biggest signs that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge is critical. The first step in identifying warning signs is knowing what they are and how they present themselves. Here’s what […]
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Jul
Jul
Endless TV and movie streaming options, social media sites designed to hold our attention and the incessant “ding!” of phone notifications — it’s no wonder most of us are more distracted than ever. However, for individuals with high-functioning attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, paying attention and staying focused can be an even more difficult task. High-functioning […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever been sick with a sinus infection or head cold and noticed how your brain seems stuck in neutral–or even reverse? Trying to focus on simple work tasks or remembering what someone said to you just an hour ago seems impossible. You know that if asked to add 2 and 2 while suffering […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you think the sky is falling when you know it is not? Is your natural tendency to believe the most straightforward problems are catastrophes? You might be prone to catastrophizing. But what does catastrophizing mean, and is it a sign of mental illness? Defining Catastrophizing and Its Psychological Impact Catastrophizing in psychology refers to […]
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Jan
Jan
Depression is a mood disorder affecting how an individual thinks and feels. Sadness and other symptoms of depression can interfere with activities such as school, work, and sleep and can also get in the way of maintaining healthy relationships. Depression is more common than you may think, and people experience different types. Some people may […]
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Jan
Jan
Introduction to Chronic Irritability Chronic irritability issues is a commonly searched phrase on Google about mood issues. People want to know what it may indicate as far as further mental health disorders and how therapy can help. But what is chronic irritability? Is it being in a bad mood, or a behavior problem, or tied to […]
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Oct
Oct
Romantic relationships are complex and can be challenging to navigate. When a mental health condition is involved, such as schizophrenia, issues may arise that you and your partner don’t know how to handle. For example, dating with schizophrenia can make it difficult to effectively communicate and meet your partner’s needs, especially if you aren’t familiar […]