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BPD: How It Can Destroy Your Relationship
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is, as the name suggests, a personality disorder that manifests itself in many different ways. I have been diagnosed with it myself and let me tell you this: it's pretty darn scary. One minute you're the happiest you've ever felt, then the next you've never felt worse and you're slashing your wrist with the nearest sharp object. It's an awful mental illness to be diagnosed with, and it's so misunderstood by the public.
By Skylar Rose Pridgeon8 years ago in Psyche
The Value of Life from the Perspective of Mental Health...
The term "mentally unwell" appears to be taboo within the Asian community, however I am sure there are many other communities in which mental health is considered to be something that is unspoken of publicly. For a while now, my frustrations around the issue of mental health within the community have increased due to the fact that there is very little support to those who require it.
By Sobia Siddique8 years ago in Psyche
Meaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Friends
There are times when a close friend is mourning over the loss of a family member, a friend, a pet, etc. And it certainly is a tough time for them to go through. Other than showing support and always being there for them when they need someone the most, show that you really do care about them and what they're going through with a special gift.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Psyche
Life With ADD
Having Attention Deficit Disorder has been both fun and exhausting. Life is challenging enough but with a minor yet slightly annoying disorder everything takes longer to do. You may wonder how in the world is that fun? Well, daydreaming is fun. Being creative is fun, always in your own little world is actually healthy for the mind and very enjoyable.
By Kayleigh Hay8 years ago in Psyche
Group Home for the Individual
In 2006, The Department of Social Services just in the state of MA had a grand total of 8385 cases. Out of said 8000 cases, only about 2000 of them had been in placement. Some going to foster homes others going into an assisted living while being mostly independent — and others being thrown into what is called congregated care in which the kids are placed into group homes.
By Rebecca Lynn8 years ago in Psyche
That Person You Think Is Crazy, Might Not Be
I have just learned a very disturbing fact about my family. My brother and sister used to spread rumors to my other family about how I was clinically insane. I was diagnosed as schizophrenic at one point, my family took that and used it as a weapon to hurt an already deeply hurting soul. It turns out that years later, I have found out that I'm not crazy.
By Storm Light (Stormy)8 years ago in Psyche
Fear of Lack of Control
Some might say death is the greatest fear of the ego but even that can be simplified down to fear — fear of lack of control. The ego is constructed as such that it can only feel powerful if it feels like it has complete control. It takes time for the ego to construct itself in childhood and then the remainder of life is spent deconstructing said ego again to return to that innocent, natural state of spirit that we are originally created as. I recall only too well the first time it was put to me by a teacher that fear of lack of control is the underlying fear of all people and particularly of those people who are not coping well. I initially resisted the idea as my own ego did not want to entertain the idea that I might be responsible for my own unhappiness in any way. Over time though, I have seen it in action, in myself and in others.
By Gabriella Grace8 years ago in Psyche
A Treatment for Depression
Depression is a fairly common ailment and ways of treating it range from medication to therapy or a combination of many things, including support from loved ones. I have many friends that share their stories on social media, the medications they take and simple posts talking through it all. I read, click the heart emoji, and will often private message them and let them know that I am open to talk, if they should need it.
By Desi Logan8 years ago in Psyche
Best Gifts for Someone With Depression. Top Story - October 2017.
Say you or someone you know has been stuck in a deep depression for some time and you aren't quite sure what to do about it. Dealing with depression can be tough, and you aren't exactly a doctor so you might want to cool it with the mental health advice, but there is something thoughtful you can do: buy them a gift.
By Amanda Stamper8 years ago in Psyche
