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
Anger is a strange and complex emotion. Some experts view anger as an extension of the fight-flight-or-freeze response. By reducing other behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functions, anger allows us to face certain dangers more effectively. At the same time, too much anger can isolate someone socially, cause them to lash out at loved ones, or […]
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Jan
Jan
Fear plays a critical role when it comes to our survival, motivating us to maintain a safe environment and minimize exposure to threats. While a certain dose of fear is healthy and beneficial, occasionally, this emotional response kicks into overdrive and becomes disruptive. In general, the more control over our environment we have, the safer […]
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Jan
Jan
Feeling irritable, angry, anxious or low once in a while is part of being human. When one of these feelings seems to be there all the time, though, it can wear on your health, your relationships and your sense of yourself, and it may point to something worth addressing. Below, we look at what chronic […]
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Dec
Dec
“I was so embarrassed and ashamed of how we lived that a knock on the door terrified me.” “We regularly had to eat meals standing up, because the kitchen table was inundated with piles and piles of stuff.” The effects of a hoarding problem can extend to one’s children, creating mental health challenges for the […]
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Dec
Dec
Hypercritical personality types may not receive as much attention as they should, in part because “hypercritical personality disorder” isn’t a standalone diagnosis found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Rather, it’s a collection of traits seen in a variety of other diagnoses, including obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), depression, anxiety and some […]
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Nov
Nov
Handling a loved one’s illness is never easy, whether they’re living with a chronic condition or an acute illness that’s become unexpectedly serious. Many people associate hospitals with life-altering diagnoses and situations, and seeing a loved one in that setting can create a lot of fear, stress and anxiety. Coping with a sick loved one […]
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Nov
Nov
Healthy boundaries are important in personal relationships because they help you feel safe and respected. The limits you set are different for every relationship, but some people may try to push them to try to exert control. This type of manipulative behavior can be harmful. The term “manipulative personality disorder” is sometimes used to describe […]
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Oct
Oct
Mental health and relationships can be challenging to navigate. Yet, understanding how they are intertwined is essential to building a lasting and secure bond and sharing a life. Healthy relationships thrive with good mental health and can quickly deteriorate if one or both partners has an untreated mental health issue. If my partner’s mental health […]
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Oct
Oct
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medication prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Originally intended as an antipsychotic drug, buspirone failed in clinical trials to relieve symptoms of psychosis. However, researchers noted that buspirone did reduce anxiety symptoms. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1986 for the treatment of anxiety, buspirone is now […]