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  1. Ozzy47

    Don't Ignore Social Anxiety As Mere Shyness

    Some people are extremely fearful of being judged scrutinized by others in social situations. At times, the fear can be so intense that it can wreak havoc on the lives of the sufferers. And the reason behind this could be social anxiety disorder (SAD), or social phobia, which is a common problem...
  2. Ozzy47

    10 Things Only People With Social Anxiety Can Understand

    Apprehension, fear, avoidance and pain. Do you relate to these words far too often? If the answer is yes then you might be grappling with social anxiety disorder (SAD). If you fear talking to strangers, remain negative and expect the worst out of your social interactions, worry too much about...
  3. Ozzy47

    Addiction, Eating Disorder Are Two Sides of the Same Coin: Studies

    It may be difficult to believe, but studies have suggested a relation between eating disorder and addiction to any substance. While eating disorder is a condition related to eating pattern that negatively affects health, addiction is a mental illness that makes people a compulsive user of drugs...
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  4. Ozzy47

    What is social anxiety disorder or social phobia?

    Many people get nervous or self-conscious on occasion, like when giving a speech or interviewing for a new job. But social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is more than just shyness or occasional nerves. Social anxiety disorder involves intense fear of certain social situations—especially...
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  5. Ozzy47

    Dissociative Identity Disorder Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Methods

    As we all know that people are suffering from distinct diseases, day by day. Some people are suffering from Diabetes while a few are suffering from High Blood Pressure. In fact, there are so many diseases which are infecting most of the people, including, Diabetes, Asthma, Allergies, Lung...
  6. Ozzy47

    Understanding Bipolar Disorder: What It Is And How to Deal With It

    Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. This condition affects around 5.7 million adult Americans, and yet almost all of us have some misconceptions about the disorder. It's time to sort out what bipolar disorder is and what it is not. By understanding...
  7. Ozzy47

    What You Need to Know About Histrionic Personality Disorder

    Our behavioral pattern is controlled by our brain. In a situation where a person has a psychological disorder, he/she interprets circumstances and relationships differently. A person with HPD (Histrionic personality disorder) tends to thrive by attracting the attention and approval of others. In...
  8. Ozzy47

    Tips to Prevent and Support PTSD Awareness

    Learn about PTSD: PTSD - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - is a serious mental health condition that can occur in some people after experiencing or witnessing traumatic or life-threatening events such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, serious accidents like car or plane crashes, their loved...
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    • Forum: Anxiety Disorders
  9. Ozzy47

    Understanding Anxiety and Panic Attacks in Easy Steps

    While panic and anxiety strikes have similar symptoms that there are gaps which you should know about. For example, an anxiety attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear and stress that always does occur without the obvious rationale and without caution. The majority of times these strikes...
  10. Ozzy47

    Anxiety Disorders - What Is It?

    Everyone has fear, and is a necessary component of survival. When presented with danger in the environment, a person will have a physiological reaction where adrenaline is released into the bloodstream. Adrenaline is a fear-response hormone which causes several physical changes in the body...
  11. Ozzy47

    Panic Disorder - What Is It And What Are the Solutions?

    What is panic disorder? Men and women with panic attack disorder have unexpected and also repetitive strikes of anxiety that last for a number of mins. Occasionally signs may continue longer.These are termed panic attacks. Panic attacks are identified by a worry of disaster or of completely...
  12. Ozzy47

    What Is Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder (OCD)?

    What is OCD Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which a person has certain thoughts repeatedly (called "obsessions") or feels the need to perform certain routines repeatedly (called "compulsions") to an extent that generates distress or impairs general functioning. The...
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    • Forum: Anxiety Disorders
  13. U

    Hello from the uk

    Hiya Just registered and looking forward to chatting to you all. I have avoidant personality disorder with anxiety and depression. What prompted me to sign-up here was...... today after 8 hours of ‘day time’ I’ve not been spoken to or received any texts and I’m feeling as if the whole world...
  14. Naiwen

    Schizoaffective Disorder, anyone has it personally?

    I’ve just been diagnosed with it myself with my latest psychiatrist appointment. So ya, I do have it too personally.
  15. Foxy

    Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder

    Many of us don't truly understand the struggle people with Schizoaffective Disorder go through every day. This interview may help us get a better understanding of this particular mental health problem so we can give our friends and loved ones the support they need.
  16. Catsmother

    Living With Bipolar

    Another good article but this time on Bipolar :) https://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolar-disorder/living-with-bipolar-disorder.htm
  17. Naiwen

    Anger Management Issues?

    I’ve so much trouble managing my anger myself thanks to my Asperger’s, bipolar type 1 and generalized mood disorder. Anyone suffering from it too yourself?
  18. Catsmother

    Information On Bipolar 2

    Bipolar II disorder involves periods of depression and periods of elevated mood, called hypomania. This is like mania but less extreme. All forms of bipolar disorder involve shifts in mood and levels of energy and activity. Bipolar II causes hypomania, a period in which mood and behavior are...
  19. Catsmother

    Information About Bipolar

    Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from 1 extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression. Symptoms of bipolar disorder People with bipolar disorder have episodes of: depression – feeling very low and lethargic mania – feeling very...
  20. Naiwen

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder, anyone has it?

    I’ve always been a worrier, a drama queen and highly stressed out in life. Thence why, I’ve had a suicidal crisis and professional burnout whilst I’ve been working at Burger King and Starbucks the year after whilst studying. I also suffer from a short attention span, insomnia, chronic fatigue...
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