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Do you know that bipolar disorder keeps the palm among all mental health issues in the number of broken relationships and divorces? The study says that the possibility of separation or divorce in a couple with one of the partners having BD is 2-3 times higher than on average [1]. If you have ever faced […]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental condition characterized by specific behavior patterns of the sufferers. They experience intrusive thoughts (obsessions), which cause distress. It can be fears of germs or disease, intrusive thoughts of harming loved ones, doubts about past actions, desires to achieve symmetry or order in something, etc. These obsessions might only be […]

Is waking up in the morning with heart palpitations or body tension familiar to you? Unstoppable thoughts of planned activities, fears of what can go wrong, remembering the unfinished business from the last evening. Being stressed out before any stress has actually happened has a significant impact on one’s daily life.  Unprovoked anxiety in the […]

Dealing with a person having a mental health disorder is always challenging. Especially if this disorder is BPD or NPD. Often, other people cannot even guess that their close people have some mental issues and consider their weird or controversial behavior just a sign of bad temper. Consequently, it is hard to understand which disorder […]

Although self-harm is not one among the media symptoms of ADHD, it can be regarded as one of the effects of ADHD symptoms. Emotional dysregulation, impulses, and frustration-all four fac the common indulgent self-harm behavior when coping with overwhelming emotions. These individuals also experience other emotional stressors, like feeling rejected and being less self-esteem worthy […]

It is different how long the anxiety during OCD is in individuals; for some it can occur for several hours, others may experience it a few days to several months. It is worth mentioning that the time the episodes last is determined by brought about by stress, triggers, and seriousness of the problem. Obsessive thoughts […]

Self-inflicted injury is a form of depression, although not necessarily a direct cause. Most who hurt themselves are experiencing aching emotional pain that is a byproduct of depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental illness. Although depression is characterized by a sense of sorrow, worthlessness, and hopelessness, at times hurting yourself is a form of emotional […]

Surviving after traumatic experiences can be hard because our psyche tends to boost after the experience is overcome with specific issues. Post-traumatic stress disorder and its complex version, typically called PTSD are among such issues. They deeply change the whole lifestyle and manifest in multiple symptoms that can make the life of a PTSD person […]

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 […]