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How Long Does Someone With BPD Live?
First of all, let’s figure out what BPD is. BPD stands for Border Personality Disorder. It is usually characterized by the following symptoms: Intense emotions. Poor self-image. Impulsive behaviours. A Border Personality disorder is called so due to its constant conditions between neuroses and psychoses. Based on several statistics, the life expectancy of people with […]
What Is a Self-Harm Relapse?
Self-harm relapse is a case when a patient who used to self-harm starts self-harming again after abstaining for a period of 3-4 weeks. However, there are several tactics to prevent the relapse [2]. These are: Trying distraction techniques such as calling someone, who can support you, taking a shower, drinking a glass of water, or […]
How Long Does It Take Someone With BPD To Get Over Someone?
In terms of relationships, BPD-diagnosed persons find it tough to develop healthy relationships. Typically, a partner with BPD is severely afraid of being abandoned and neglected, and this impacts the whole relationship process. As psychologists say, you may pass 7 stages in your relationships with a BPD-diagnosed person, and it still doesn’t mean it’s over. […]
Self Harm OCD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Being fond of something is quite normal. Some love soccer games and do not miss any game or championship. Others may be fond of cats and talk about them whenever they have small talk. Yet, in some cases, focusing on something turns into obsession. That can also be a kind of norm but when you […]
What Happens if You Take Lamictal and Are Not Bipolar?
The current selection of treatment options for bipolar personality disorder is reasonably wide. It ranges from medicines of various types to psychotherapeutic interventions. Bipolar patients usually receive some or a mix of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Lamictal is a medication that is a calming solution for overexcited nerves. One should carefully follow medical instructions […]
How Long Does Psychosis Last in Schizophrenia?
Unlike psychotic episodes characteristic for other types of disorders, in schizophrenia, psychotic episodes last up to 6 months. Typically, schizophrenia’s episode includes 3 phases with a prodrome phase lasting from a couple of weeks to a month. This phase is a starting phase preceding the psychosis. It shows a couple of symptoms indicating psychosis’ advent. […]
How To Help Someone With Self Harm?
Self-harm or so-called Non-Suicidal Self-Injury is not a rare situation. Do you know that up to 10% of young people experienced self-injury at least once[1]? The causes for self-harm are diverse, they relate to multiple aspects as follows: Physical reasons; Low self-esteem; Social-related problems; Psychological reasons; Mental health issues. Yet the result is still the […]
Can PTSD Cause Seizures?
Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs in an estimated 3.9% of the global population, WHO says [1]. Traumatic experiences lead to this mental health impairment and the sufferings from PTSD can be almost unbearable. Typically, the results of PTSD relate to mental symptoms like changes in behavior, nightmares, bad sleep, anxiety issues or flashbacks which drown you […]
How Long Does Lamictal Take to Work?
Lamictal is the brand name for the medication lamotrigine. Its main goal is to treat epilepsies and bipolar disorders to prevent future depressive episodes. The medication works by calming overactive nerves in the body. Its undoubted advantage is having fewer side effects compared to other drugs of its class. Lamictal entered the US market in […]
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Narcissism and anxiety are two widespread mental conditions. To some extent, these conditions are inherent to many people, ranging from normal to pathological forms. At the same time, narcissism and anxiety may have a positive influence on the human psyche. For instance, anxiety may signal about problems people don’t fully realize yet. Whereas moderate narcissism […]
Normally OCD targets what is most precious to us; its presence makes life unbearable. This is because OCD often extends on and interferes with our most basic principles of belief. Unfortunately, for many of the clients, OCD seems to focus on the very areas that one would want to shield or protect the most, coming […]
The range of mental disorders is diverse and tricky. They often follow one other, create a whimsy combination of features impacting personality, and it is quite easy for a non-specialist to mistake one for another. The most typical comprehension mistake in terms of mental disorders refers to the withstanding of borderline personality disorder vs psychopathy. […]
Studies on community samples show that the prevalence rate of narcissistic personality disorder among the US population is somewhere between 0.5 to 5 percent. Experts are unsure of how common the condition really is. Unlike other disorders that can affect a person’s ability to function, narcissists rarely seek professional help. This makes it difficult to […]
Autism and schizoaffective disorder refer to neurological disorders. Both disorders manifest themselves in impaired brain function, social skills. Approximately one third of patients with autism spectrum disorders are reclassified as schizoid personality disorder in adulthood and autism often misdiagnosed as schizoaffective, which has been proven by research, so let’s consider the features of both disorders […]
Although conditions like dissociative identity disorder affect as few as 1.5 percent of the global population, dissociative episodes are not uncommon. Some studies show that mild episodes of depersonalization or derealization can last from hours to days. They can occur as a reaction to high amounts of stress. According to one study, episodes can occur […]
Although borderline personality disorder is primarily characterized by impulsive behavior and relationship dysfunctions, in its severe cases, it can be accompanied by more complex issues. Balancing between psychosis and neurosis, BPD features symptoms of both these mental disorders. Often, patients with diagnosed BPD complain about dissociation from reality and their selves, which also can be […]
Statistics on the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury show that many people engage in self-harm. Approximately 17 percent of people are likely to engage in self-harm behavior during their lifetime. Some forms of self-harm don’t leave visible scars, like substance abuse, restricted eating and engaging in risky behavior. However, the most common form of self-harm includes […]
Based on statistics by the American Psychiatric Association, around 9 percent of US adults [1] have at least one personality disorder. Among the different personality disorders, BPD is the most common, with a prevalence rate of about 1.4 percent [2]. In contrast, narcissistic personality disorder is less common, but that doesn’t prevent confusion between the […]
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 […]
Having borderline personality disorder is like riding a roller coaster 24/7. Mood swings, impulsivity, swinging self-perception and self-identification, and regular issues of depersonalization and deprivation spoil the whole life. Yet, being a BPD in relationships is even worse. In this article, you can get more information about the 7 stages of the BPD relationship cycle […]
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Narcissism and anxiety are two widespread mental conditions. To some extent, these conditions are inherent to many people, ranging from normal to pathological forms. At the same time, narcissism and anxiety may have a positive influence on the human psyche. For instance, anxiety may signal about problems people don’t fully realize yet. Whereas moderate narcissism […]
Numbers by the National Institute of Mental Health show that about 12 percent of US adults experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And for a large number of adults with social anxiety disorder, the condition has significant effects on their ability to function. The disorder is more than just shyness, as […]
People struggling with anxiety, no matter what type, can agree that it really sucks the joy out of life. From meeting new people to dealing with the stress of a job, anxiety makes all of this difficult. But for some, it can go as far as being unable to swallow when they’re anxious. Known as […]
Statistics by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicate that anxiety disorders are the most common mental condition among US adults. However, only a small proportion of people with anxiety seek treatment. Among the different treatment methods available, most practitioners prescribe medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms. These days, pharmacotherapy is often combined with evidence-based […]
We all get a little nervous during a not-so-smooth flight, but when you get so worried that it keeps you from functioning, it’s more than nervousness. It’s turbulence anxiety. Turbulence is a normal part of flying and happens pretty often, but that doesn’t make it any less scary. Studies indicate that it’s one of the […]
In the US alone, over 40 million adults have have been diagnosed with some sort of anxiety disorder, and that’s just the people who meet the criteria. There are millions of others who struggle with feelings of anxiety but never qualify for a diagnosis. By all accounts, anxiety is the most common mental health concern […]
The current selection of treatment options for bipolar personality disorder is reasonably wide. It ranges from medicines of various types to psychotherapeutic interventions. Bipolar patients usually receive some or a mix of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Lamictal is a medication that is a calming solution for overexcited nerves. One should carefully follow medical instructions […]
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 […]
Bipolar II Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by periods of depression and hypomania, which is a less severe form of mania. Unlike Bipolar I Disorder, which involves full-blown manic episodes, type II bipolar disease features hypomanic episodes that are less intense but can still significantly impact an individual’s life. Understanding Bipolar II Disorder, […]
Explore the link between bipolar disorder and paranoia, about their symptoms, how they interact, and effective treatment options for managing both.
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 […]
Explore the link between bipolar disorder and anxiety, their symptoms, overlap, and effective treatments for managing both conditions.
Around 8% of adult Americans suffer from depressive disorder, as stated by the American Academy of Family Physicians [1]. People suspecting they might have this mental health condition are getting tested for depression prior to receiving a diagnosis. You may encounter various types of screening for depression around the Web, but tests to diagnose depression […]
Do you feel like you have a low mood on most days? Perhaps you can manage to get stuff done, but it takes much more effort to do so. Or maybe you can go to work and maintain social relationships but would rather be alone. Depending on whether you have other symptoms, it’s possible that […]
If you take a minute to look at the picture of mental health in the US, you’ll notice that anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent concerns. The National Institutes of Health states that over the past year, around 19.1 percent of US adults struggled with an anxiety disorder. While major depression affects a […]
Depression is often called a ‘silent killer’. You may never notice it in your loved ones but it can manifest suddenly in the most disastrous way. That’s why today, medical society pays great attention to depression as the #1 cause of disability worldwide [1]. According to WHO, depression maintains the leading position among mental health […]
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 […]
All people can occasionally feel sad and distressed, but when low mood and overwhelming fatigue persist for over two weeks [1], it’s a reason to ponder about undiagnosed depression symptoms. Misconceptions associated with this clinical disorder may deter individuals from seeking treatment and cause numerous severe consequences. Let’s shed a ray of light on what […]
The range of mental disorders is diverse and tricky. They often follow one other, create a whimsy combination of features impacting personality, and it is quite easy for a non-specialist to mistake one for another. The most typical comprehension mistake in terms of mental disorders refers to the withstanding of borderline personality disorder vs psychopathy. […]
Although borderline personality disorder is primarily characterized by impulsive behavior and relationship dysfunctions, in its severe cases, it can be accompanied by more complex issues. Balancing between psychosis and neurosis, BPD features symptoms of both these mental disorders. Often, patients with diagnosed BPD complain about dissociation from reality and their selves, which also can be […]
Having borderline personality disorder is like riding a roller coaster 24/7. Mood swings, impulsivity, swinging self-perception and self-identification, and regular issues of depersonalization and deprivation spoil the whole life. Yet, being a BPD in relationships is even worse. In this article, you can get more information about the 7 stages of the BPD relationship cycle […]
The term neurodivergence has been on everyone’s lips in recent decades. It provides a more tolerant attitude to people whose brains developed differently than in normotypic individuals. Being neurodivergent means a person has cognitive-specific features which alter from standard cognitive functions. A neurodivergent person’s perception and processing of the information is different and this impacts […]
Based on statistics by the American Psychiatric Association, around 9 percent of US adults [1] have at least one personality disorder. Among the different personality disorders, BPD is the most common, with a prevalence rate of about 1.4 percent [2]. In contrast, narcissistic personality disorder is less common, but that doesn’t prevent confusion between the […]
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 […]
Studies on community samples show that the prevalence rate of narcissistic personality disorder among the US population is somewhere between 0.5 to 5 percent. Experts are unsure of how common the condition really is. Unlike other disorders that can affect a person’s ability to function, narcissists rarely seek professional help. This makes it difficult to […]
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 […]
Narcissism is often used as a term to describe selfish and self-esteem people. Yet, in medical science, this term has a more profound and branched description. Namely, if narcissism is a colloquial word, officially in healthcare it has a relevant diagnosis, NPD or Narcissistic personality disorder. Named after the character of Greek myths, a beautiful […]
Sociopathy and narcissism are widespread in the general population, as 2–3% and 1–2% respectively [1; 2], causing the need to improve mental health awareness and differentiate between these issues. Is narcissism an antisocial personality disorder? How do narcissism and sociopathy manifest in long and short-term relationships? This article will help people with mental health conditions […]
If you wish to mess with a narcissist then certain tricks can help you out big time. Perhaps the most effective way is not to pay attention to them at all. Simply put, you are stripped narcissists of their primary source, of energy, of oxygen – attention. If you face a situation when they try […]
Personality disorders are diverse in their manifestation and unfortunately, they are not as rare as we wish them to be. In recent years, the diagnosis of ADHD has been on everyone’s lips due to its extensive diagnostics in kids and adults. Being a person with ADHD is tough, as you experience multiple issues with concentration, […]
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