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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Borderline Personality Disorder: What’s The Difference?

September 21, 2020

Mental health is complicated, and many disorders have overlapping symptoms. Disorders affect every person differently, so diagnosing correctly can take multiple attempts. Two very similar mental disorders are borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). They’re both serious disorders with some similar symptoms and causes, but they have quite a few differences …

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Recognizing Alcohol Use Disorder

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Whether it be a parent, cousin, sibling, or even your own child, watching a loved one consume alcohol to excess may be one of the most difficult things someone will ever face. Not only is their concern for the loved one’s general well-being, but also apprehension their behavior may be a sign of a more …

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Borderline Personality Disorder VS Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

August 3, 2020

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) are both mental disorders that can seriously affect a person’s everyday life. They have a significant overlap in symptoms and can be diagnosed simultaneously, but there are a few key differences. BPD BPD is a complex disorder and affects every person differently. Common symptoms are …

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Yoga Hailed As New Treatment For Depression

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

A new psychiatric study has offered evidence that yoga can be used as a treatment for depression. The study divided 30 subjects into two groups which received either two or three yoga classes a week. After 12 weeks psychiatrists determined that all of the subjects reported a decrease in anxiety and an increase in overall …

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Tips For Dealing With Anxiety Disorders

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

When you are dealing with the anxiety disorder regularly keep in mind that medication will not be the only line of treatment available to you. Here are some tips for calming your mind and reducing stress. Try to incorporate these self-care habits into your day-to-day routine. 1. Exercise: You need to move your body as …

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Solving The Issue Of Anxiety

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

There are multiple factors that affect a person’s perception of chronic pain, regardless of its source. This is because your brain is quickly inundated with bad feelings that time embeds and magnifies. Eventually this raises your stress hormones, causing you to feel anxious. Many people don’t realize that anxiety is a neurochemical physiological issue, not …

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How Your Brain Has You Stuck In The Negative

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019

Feelings of depression cause us to become stuck in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and negative thinking. Whether we regret the past, are judging ourselves harshly, blaming others for our problems, or anticipating a bleak future these thoughts make us feel sad, ashamed, and angry. This is a perpetual cycle that prevents us from being …

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Why Your Restless Mind is Problematic

November 11, 2019

One night of restless sleep or insomnia isn’t something you should worry about. In fact, we can probably pinpoint the reason we didn’t sleep that night. However, when you start suffering several nights of insomnia in a row, then there’s a reason to be concerned. Admittedly, you may experience brief, intermittent periods of sleep without …

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The Connection Between Alcohol And Anxiety Disorder

October 28, 2019

Many people use alcohol to alleviate their anxiety. Eventually this will cause even more anxiety and stress, especially when drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. If you already suffer from anxiety, one alcoholic beverage can easily lead to a dependence on alcohol. One study that looked at alcohol and anxiety disorder said this is a dangerous, …

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How Music Helps Both Your Physical And Your Mental Health

October 14, 2019October 21, 2019

Whether you’re playing or listening to music, it will benefit both your physical and your mental health. This is something that was discovered when 400 research papers pertaining to music’s neurochemistry were reviewed. In doing so it was discovered that music improves the way your body’s immune system works while also reducing your stress levels. …

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