Struggling with bipolar disorder can be isolating. You may feel that no one else understands you, and you can’t lead a productive life because of your symptoms. However, there are many successful individuals with bipolar [...]
Many people get their information regarding bipolar disorder from the media, such as movies, television shows, and other untrustworthy sources. False information leads to stereotypes and can unintentionally cause harm to those struggling with the [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects individuals in various ways depending on what happened to them and how they process the trauma. However, there are differences between PTSD in men and women that can make navigating [...]
It is a commonly held belief that a clean room helps one maintain a healthy mind, but what happens when you can’t find the energy to keep your space neat and organized? Many individuals that [...]
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently had a half-hour discussion about borderline personality disorder. Not only was there a discussion about borderline [...]
Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that affects how you think and feel about yourself and others. Those with this disorder often have an intense fear of abandonment, struggle to keep healthy relationships, have [...]
Mental health is a complex part of you that must be nurtured every day to ensure you are healthy. It can be easy to ignore mental health when life’s other responsibilities continue building up. However, [...]
Lying can destroy relationships, breaking trust and faith between people. Unfortunately, those with borderline personality disorder may turn to lying due to complications of their disorder. Lying may be a desperate attempt to prevent [...]
If you are having trouble completing daily tasks or even getting out of bed, you may be suffering from avolition. Avolition is when you lack the motivation for tasks with an end goal. This behavior [...]
Supporting a friend with a mental health disorder can be challenging, especially if you aren’t sure how to properly help them. Even with the best intentions, some individuals engage in behaviors that do more harm [...]
