Think of compassion as a sensitivity to suffering, in oneself and in others, with a commitment to be with it and to bring comfort to ourselves. Compassion applied towards ourselves is protective of our mental health and well-being, especially as this practice helps us to regulate a variety of internal sensations and feelings. In turn, …
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Have you experienced a drastic shift in moods rapidly switching from sadness to extraordinary elation? You could be experiencing Bipolar Disorder. However, Bipolar Disorder is much more complicated than the assumed emotional rollercoaster. What happens in these rapidly changing mood swings and how long do they last? As previously mentioned, rapid emotional ups and downs …
New Year Resolutions usually have a bad reputation and are seen as fads that are unsustainable. However, the new year is as good a time as any to try and implement positive changes in your life. Here are some beneficial changes you can make in 2023 to improve your mental health: Express your emotions Suppressing …
Substance Abuse Due to Abusive Relationships An abusive relationship is often characterized by excessive use of power and control over another person, it could be between friends, couples, or siblings. Abuse can be physical, but it can also take the form of verbal, sexual, financial, emotional, or any other kind of control-wielding conduct. To find …
Contrary to some popular beliefs, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder. ADHD can appear in adults (formerly also known as ADD)and is a lifelong disorder, causing significant impairments in social, emotional, occupational, and academic functioning. Overview ADHD symptoms may begin to diminish later in life, but some people continue to …
According to a study, roughly 30% of adults have an anxiety problem. Everyone feels anxious or worried from time to time, but anxiety disorder is a type of mental disorder that is often characterized by disproportionate or chronic uneasiness and excessive fear. Daily life tasks can be more difficult or inhibited by anxiety disorders, and anxiety …
What Is Anxiety Disorder? Anxiety disorder is a type of mental disorder that is characterized by nervousness, panic, and fear. It affects one’s ability to function effectively and causes overreaction when something triggers their emotions. Anyone can be diagnosed with anxiety disorder but studies show women are more susceptible to this kind of disorder because …
Overview: An eating disorder is generally a psychological condition that causes unhealthy eating habits to develop. Human beings must eat to live and survive in this competitive world. Although in today’s world, almost everyone worries about their weight occasionally, people with eating disorders take such concerns to extremes and end up having psychological problems as …
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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that usually appears before a child reaches nine years of age. It is characterised by hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsivity and behavioural problems. Just in case you have come across the word ADHD several times, but you are wondering what it means, ADHD is an abbreviation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Women with ADHD …
What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects one’s ability to wake and sleep. Medical experts state that people with narcolepsy lack a brain chemical called orexin, a protein that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Narcolepsy is often characterized by unexpected onsets of sleep during normal waking periods. It can develop at any …
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