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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 […]

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 […]