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What Is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

What Is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Paranoid personality disorder or PPD affects 2.3% to 4.4% of the U.S. population. For those dealing with the condition, symptoms can interfere with relationships, work and other aspects of life. Fortunately, treatment can make a difference. Read on to learn more about PPD and how to help paranoid personality disorder. What Are Personality Disorders? Personality […]

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

We’ve all heard the term narcissist and tend to throw it around loosely. Someone behaves selfishly once and we may quickly label them a narcissist. But a collapsed narcissist is a lot more complicated than many people realize. Let’s take a look at what narcissistic personality disorder is, how it presents itself, its prevalence and […]

Mental Illness in a Relationship: When Leaving May Be Necessary

Mental Illness in a Relationship: When Leaving May Be Necessary

Modern society romanticizes “everlasting love” and frowns upon divorce. Couples recite “till death do us part” in their wedding vows, thinking splitting up is a sign of failure. Even unmarried couples dream of staying together forever. Leaving someone with mental illness sounds unthinkable at the start, but after a few years together, some realize they […]

It’s Complicated: Bipolar and Relationships

It's Complicated: Bipolar and Relationships

Emotions, day-to-day stresses and raising a family make most romantic relationships difficult to navigate. When you add mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder to the mix, an average partnership can quickly turn into a manic relationship where both partners constantly struggle to find common ground. While bipolar disorder is a common and treatable condition, […]

What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, behaves, feels and interacts with other people. Around 9% of people suffer from some type of personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder — or ASPD — is one of the most widely talked-about types. You may have heard it referred […]

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

What is BPD?

Personality disorders cause people to think and behave differently than expected, causing significant distress or making it more challenging to function. These disorders affect approximately 8% of the global population, although some personality disorders are more common than others. Borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD, is one of the 10 personality disorders listed in […]

It’s Complicated: Anxiety and Relationships

It's complicated - Anxiety and Relationships

Maintaining healthy relationships with others requires a lot of effort, but this can be challenging when you’re struggling with mental health issues. Dating can already stir unpleasant emotions and comes with the risk of getting hurt or being disappointed. Anxiety in romantic relationships can cause even more stress and fear that impacts both partners and […]

How Long for Wellbutrin (Bupropion) to Work?

How Long for Wellbutrin (Bupropion) to Work?

Bupropion, or Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant that treats various conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wellbutrin to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder and nicotine addiction. Some doctors may also prescribe it to ease symptoms of bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. If you’re taking this medication for […]

How Simone Biles Became a Mental Health Champion

How Simone Biles Became a Mental Health Champion

Simone Biles is one of the few people who are probably more recognizable upside down. Always tumbling through the air, Simone has dominated the sport of gymnastics and made a name for herself as one of the most accomplished athletes in recent history. Beyond her achievements on the gymnastics floor, Simone Biles’ mental health advocacy […]