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Mental Health Articles

General mental health articles
When a loved one begins to experience memory loss and other cognitive issues, it is only natural to wonder whether he or she is exhibiting signs of dementia.

Warning signs that one's mental capacity may be diminishing can include:

  • Forgetting significant dates or previous life events...
Lammchen My mother-in-law had dementia before she passed and there were times that we were scared for her...
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Men are often criticised in the popular media for failing to seek help for mental health issues. The most commonly cited reasons why men don't seek treatment are they don't like to talk about their feelings or they think that mental illness is a sign of personal weakness.

Certainly, a lot of...
Foxy There's a lot of truth to what you say [USER=394]@Nomad[/USER]
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Hi everyone, :)

I recently wrote about my experience with masking and filtering depression. It's not particularly inspirational or informative, but it's a part of my story that I wanted to talk about. Particularly because everywhere you look for mental health support, it encourages you to be...
Nomad Talking about your inner feelings, your thoughts, and your emotions is not all about making...
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Medical studies show that writing about trauma or emotions helps people experience happiness, or an increase in health and productivity.

James Pennebaker, discovered that people who use writing to make sense of their traumatic life experiences feel happier and less anxious. Through his studies...
Nomad When I was in my teens, I used to write a diary. In the diary, I wrote my pent up emotions and...
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Why am I having these emotions? That should be the first thing you ask yourself, usually emotions are not brought on by physical health alone, but physical health can have a big role in it. If you are feeling depressed and lacking energy, a unhealthy diet could play a big part in that, if...
Nomad In my experience, one of the best ways to strengthen your emotional, psychological and physical...
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By Graham Landi

This week I met a friend for a coffee and he told me about a deep family feud which has it's roots in much more than can be seen on the surface. The vitriol and animosity coming at him and his family looks initially to be childish and wholly without foundation but scratching...
Nomad We self-destruct because our culture and society tell us to do so. Our culture and society do...
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How unpredictable our lives indeed are? In the last year, life, as we know it, has snowballed at a rapid rate into the unexpected, uncertain, and unimaginable chaos it is today. So much has changed for people...
Nomad Do you know what is the worst thing to happen to a Covid patient? Losing hope! That's correct a...
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A psychiatrist is a trained professional who has the qualifications and expertise to help with a variety of emotional and psychological problems. They often specialise in treating specific mental illnesses or groups of people, but you also get highly skilled psychiatrists who are able to treat...
Nomad Just visiting a psychiatrist and sitting in a therapy session will not help you unless you...
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By Karen E James

One of my friends sadly suffers from schizophrenia. It developed during his late teens, and unfortunately he was in a household with parents who struggled with their alcoholism and so weren't as supportive as they could have been. We all wonder whether it would have made a...
Nomad My father suffered from depression for a long time, my wife suffered from PSTD and anxiety...
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Because mental health isn't only the absence of mental illness.

"I feel lonely in my relationship", "I feel incompetent even though I just got a promotion", "I can't stop thinking about the visit to my in-laws", "I can't trust people", "I am stressed all the time, and can't rest or enjoy free...
Nomad You do not have any mental health issues like stress, depression, anxiety, PSTD, etc. yet you...
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Most people, when they encounter a panic attack, will immediately feel the rushing sensation in their body, and their mind will suddenly go everywhere, unable to be controlled. It might be true for you as well. When you experience sudden anxiety attacking your mind, you will tend to think all...
Nomad I don't think anyone can play games with their mind when they are going through panic attacks. I...
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Have you ever met someone who seems to have thinking patterns that are distorted, emotional responses that are problematic, lack of impulse control and interpersonal difficulties? Although it I important not to try to diagnose this person, it is a good idea to know that there are ten different...
Nomad Out of all personality disorder, I am more about Narcissistic disorder. I believe don't have...
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By Clare Mann

As a psychologist with over twenty years experience, I admit that I have a mental health disorder. Some professionals might say I have an eating disorder because I am vegan. Others would show concern that I regularly feel anxious, depressed, experience panic attacks and even...
Nomad I am a Hindu. In Rig Ved, one of the most sanctified books, it is mentioned that animals are...
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When we think of working out, all we can imagine are men and women sweating it out for that perfect body. An hour of aerobics three times a week or playing a sport can have immense benefits to your overall heath by improving immunity, fitness, and fighting against blood pressure, diabetes, etc...
Sincerem [COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][SIZE=5][FONT=courier new][B]Good Health is wealth, what you've said should...
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Caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse, elderly parent, or other loved one can be a rewarding and heartfelt experience. While caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, many caregivers often shut down emotionally and lack the time and energy to properly care for themselves...
Ozzy47 Caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse, elderly parent, or other loved one can be a...
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We often hear people being insensitive and uttering words such as "crazy", "mental" and "retarded." They do not reflect upon the literal meaning of these words, or consider the effect these words may have when said to a person who is actually suffering from a mental disorder; sometimes people...
Ozzy47 We often hear people being insensitive and uttering words such as "crazy", "mental" and...
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“I try to sleep early but I can’t fall asleep because my mind keeps racing.” “I wake up at 2 am and can’t go back to sleep.” “I’m so busy I can only get 5 hours of sleep a night.”

Recognizable?

Many people...
L I have fibromyalgia and migraines, often wake up in pain. I do make it a habit to make my bed...
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The word "invincible" is an adjective that means "too powerful to be defeated or overcome". People who are mentally invincible are those rare birds who just never fail to get it done regardless of the odds or obstacles put before them.

You might know a few people who have this unique power...
Ozzy47 The word "invincible" is an adjective that means "too powerful to be defeated or overcome"...
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Most pharmaceuticals carry and offer vitamins and food supplements to help us achieve a healthier body. We spend so much money and time just to be physically healthy. We even go to the gym. We also allocate a specific time in our daily or sometimes weekly schedule to run or to do rounds of...
Ozzy47 Most pharmaceuticals carry and offer vitamins and food supplements to help us achieve a...
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They say we are the average of the five persons we spend the most time with. For a minute, consider the people around you. Are they truly who your “tribe” should be or who you aspire to become in the future? Are...
Jeremy Clarksville [IMG]https://cdn.lifehack.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fake-people-1-scaled.jpg[/IMG] They...
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Do you know how there are saying or words of encouragement that you remember and use all the time? Some came from a loved one, some bring you comfort, and others stick with you from your past and possibly hold you stuck.

These are the words of encouragement that come to mind when you need them...
Jeremy Clarksville Do you know how there are saying or words of encouragement that you remember and use all the...
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On August 6, 1991, the world changed forever when the internet became publicly available. Less than 30 years later, our lives have been irrevocably transformed. We can now learn, explore, and communicate 24/7, which is both amazing and, as we all know, hazardous to our productivity. This is why...
Jeremy Clarksville On August 6, 1991, the world changed forever when the internet became publicly available. Less...
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Meditation has a long history dating back at least 3000 years ago. It began as a practice within Hinduism. Perhaps this is the reason why when many people think of meditation, they imagine someone...
Jeremy Clarksville [IMG]https://cdn.lifehack.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/how-to-get-over-anxiety-scaled.jpg[/IMG]...
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While incredibly valuable for making wise decisions in work and life, abstract thinking is greatly underappreciated.

Abstract thinking refers to our ability to understand complex concepts that...
Jeremy Clarksville [IMG]https://cdn.lifehack.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/what-is-abstract-thinking-scaled.jpg[/IM...
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Meditation has a long history dating back at least 3000 years ago. It began as a practice within Hinduism. Perhaps this is the reason why when many people think of meditation, they imagine someone sitting in...
Jeremy Clarksville [IMG]https://cdn.lifehack.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/focused-meditation-scaled.jpg[/IMG]...
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Wandering or getting lost is a common trait among people suffering from dementia. The behavior could occur at any stage of Alzheimer's, too. If anyone from your family or friends has Alzheimer's or is on the autism spectrum, then he/she has the risk of getting lost.

Following are some of the...
Ozzy47 No, I think wandering is also used for children as well.
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Psychosis or Phychotic disorders correspond to a set of disorders, which include schizophrenia and other rare mental disorders. The actual number of people who suffer from psychosis varies, depending upon ethnic influences, gender of sufferer, age as well as the specific nature of disorder...
Ozzy47 Psychosis or Phychotic disorders correspond to a set of disorders, which include schizophrenia...
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An average human brain is made of nearly 100 billion nerve cells called neurons. These neurons receive, process and transmit information to other cells in the body. In order to pass information, the neurons need a chemical called neurotransmitter.

Our mental health is fully dependent on...
Ozzy47 An average human brain is made of nearly 100 billion nerve cells called neurons. These neurons...
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Brain imaging makes it possible for doctors and researchers to see the inside of human brain and try to identify a problem or understand why someone is having a given behavior. The technique is heavily used in mental and cancer hospitals.

There are many brain imaging techniques that are...
Ozzy47 Brain imaging makes it possible for doctors and researchers to see the inside of human brain and...
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Here are 9 movies about Alzheimer's that will give you a better idea of what this devastating disease is like. They touch on how the person with the disease is affected as well as caregivers. Alzheimer's changes everything - from a person's relationships to their ability to function, think, talk...
Ozzy47 Here are 9 movies about Alzheimer's that will give you a better idea of what this devastating...
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When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Your natural impulse to care for them at home may become complicated as their symptoms worsen, and there may come a point when it's time to reach out for help. Fortunately, finding the right home...
Ozzy47 When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it can be difficult to know where to...
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Emotional or mental illness in children and teens can be extremely difficult for parents to handle, and understandably so.

As challenging as it is for parents, however, your other children suffer as well. Unfortunately, kids lack the emotional maturity and understanding that adults possess, and...
Ozzy47 Emotional or mental illness in children and teens can be extremely difficult for parents to...
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The dark hole into which one sinks when faced with adverse negativity is destructive and often causes mental illnesses ranging from depression, anti-social disorder, and thoughts of suicide. It can go much further in that it may threaten the lives of others or blossom into a need to be the...
willowtigger To be honest that mass murderer sounds evil, he should be locked up and the key thrown away. He...
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It has been found recently that there are several genes that are directly associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease which is one of the most common causes behind the development of dementia. There are the genes that increase the chances of being affected by Dementia. More research...
Ozzy47 It has been found recently that there are several genes that are directly associated with the...
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By Nicole Lawler

I do the best I can every day to avoid negative people/situations as sometimes I still work very hard in my life to stay positive. I cannot knowingly allow myself to be around people who are negative and drain me energetically. Sometimes, for me, this is catastrophic to my...
D [QUOTE="The Stranger, post: 122168, member: 326"] Well, thee is the corollary. If you're ever...
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