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One of the most life-changing mental health issues is no doubt Bipolar Disorder. Shifts of mood, hyperarousal and periods of depression after that, impulsivity, difficulties with emotional management and relationships. All these words are familiar to BD people. Yet, Narcissists may say the same! So, let’s compare Bipolar vs Narcissism in our URP Behavioral Health […]

Fear is one of the essential human feelings that helped us evolve and preserve our population in the past. It is quite normal to fear something when you are in some dangerous, weird, or uncertain circumstances. Yet, a normal feeling of fear always occurs for some reason. If there are no such reasons and a […]

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are completely different conditions, and there’s no objective way to say which one of them is “worse” than the other. BPD is diagnosed through enormous emotions, anxiety about being left alone and impulsivity, while NPD includes a desire for admiration, a lack of empathy, and a […]

Gabapentin is a popular medication, which is released under the brand name Neurontin and some others. Its primary goal is to help with treating neuropathic pain and seizures. Some research also shows the efficiency of gabapentin in reducing anxiety levels. Another possible use is in struggling with sleep disorders. [1] However, the drug may cause […]

Anxiety disorders of all types cause significant distress and major life quality changes. Almost 4% of the world’s population suffers from anxiety disorders. [1] The most widespread problems are generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety. While each has its own set of specific diagnostic criteria, anxiety disorders can manifest in somewhat similar […]

ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder. Scientists connect its causes with the disruption of the functioning of certain parts of the brain. It mainly concerns the prefrontal cortex and striatum, which are responsible for the cognitive control of behavior. It leads to the issues of ADHD people with […]

Yes, that is true, self-harm can indicate trauma. The cruel and severe childhood treatment, such as abuse, neglect, or loss, can make well many individuals resort to self-infliction as a means of dealing with emotions, dissociation, or feelings of numbness that are too strong for them to bear Trauma can release very intense emotions and […]

PTSD, standing for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a severe mental condition occurring as a reaction to experiencing a traumatic event. In the popular mind, PTSD is often connected with participation in warfare, which is one common cause of the disorder. However, there are many reasons which can lead to PTSD development. Among them might be […]

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug first used for epilepsy treatment. In time, scientists revealed its benefits in struggling with neuropathic pain caused by different diseases like postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, etc. This medication is very popular in the USA, with nearly 40 million packages sold only in 2022. [1] Still, as with any medicine, gabapentin […]