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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

    First Help In Mental Illness

    What is mental health first aid? A therapy as this is generally provided to an injured with Dettol and cotton. But you must be wondering about MHFA. It means instantaneous relief, or momentary help provided to a suffering person till he or she can reach an expert or doctor. Initial help refers...
  3. Ozzy47

    6 Myths About Mental Illness and Facts Behind Them

    Did you know that every 1 in 4 adults suffers from a psychiatric or mental disorder, and that 6% of those have a lifelong condition? The World Mental Health Day is behind us. Its main purpose is to raise awareness about mental health issues and destigmatize the people who have mental disorders...
  4. Ozzy47

    How to Open Up About One's Mental Health Problem

    Stress has become an inevitable part of everyone's life these days. With hectic work schedule and daunting deadlines to meet, most people have got accustomed to living pressured lives. In such a fast-paced world, it is not easy for a person to have control over the rapidly changing...
  5. Ozzy47

    Borderline Personality Disorder and Transference

    Nearly everyone with Borderline Personality Disorder who participates in therapy knows about the phenomenon called transference. Transference occurs when the patient's expectations, desires and feelings are put onto another person, usually the therapist. The types of transference issues the...
  6. Ozzy47

    Tips On Dealing With Negative People

    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...
  7. Ozzy47

    Things You Should Know About A Mental Health Counselor

    Life is full of unexpected surprises. You never know what the next moment might bring and can even turn a happy-go-lucky person into a total recluse. It often happens that a tragic incidence turns an individual's world upside down and thus affects his/her physical and mental heath. While it is...
  8. Ozzy47

    How Triggers Impact Mental Health

    Most of the psychological triggers are caused by external events, circumstances and stimulus, such as sight, sound and smell. Some of these triggers can invoke the feeling of distress and flashbacks of traumatic events. Though most of the triggers are innocuous in nature, some of them can turn...
  9. Ozzy47

    Mental Health Symptoms One Should Never Ignore

    Mental health problems can strike people irrespective of their age, gender, or economic or social status. Although genes and family history may increase the risk, environmental influences, circumstances and traumatic past memories can also trigger the onset of a mental disorder like depression...
  10. Ozzy47

    Tips on Choosing the Best Therapist For Better Health

    Suffering from depression or any other emotional issue? If yes then nothing will be much more healing than consulting a therapist in your locality. Now the big question remains that how to find out the best one who can easily understand and related to the problems of the sufferer. Read this post...
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  11. Ozzy47

    There Is No Reason To Feel Ashamed If You Have Mental And Emotional Problems

    By Oliver JR Cooper A little while ago I was talking to someone who said that one of their friends had suffered from depression in the past and, along with this, another one of their friends had recently revealed that they were not in a good way. I don't think it came as a surprise for them to...
  12. Ozzy47

    5 Signs That Reveal a Psychological Problem in a Older People

    That is why people in the environment of the elderly must be alert to any symptoms that may betray a psychological problem of this type. Some of the signs that may indicate that the oldest is going through a bad situation and needs the help of a psychologist are: Lack of hygiene: when a person...
  13. Ozzy47

    The Enchanted Elephant

    Have you heard of the story of the elephant and the rope? It is on the Internet. It will give you some idea of how your subconscious mind works and how distorted perceptions can enslave you. "A man passing by a group of elephants observes that these huge creatures were being held by a tiny rope...
  14. Naiwen

    Online or Offline?

    Do you prefer online and by phone therapy or in person? Since I have Asperger's, psychosis and paranoia, I'd rather do it online and by phone than in person. Mostly because my mental healthcare clinic is a bit far from my home to go to and come back from weekly and every 2-3 months for my...
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  15. Lee

    5 things NOT to say to somebody having a panic attack.

    Original source: 5 things NOT to say to somebody having a panic attack Panic attacks are defined by a combination of mental, physical and emotional symptoms or feelings. Typically, these attacks start with a sense of impending doom, dread or fear. Feelings of terror often increase in...
  16. 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...
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