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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by a disruption in normal functioning, which is rooted in serious personality changes and mood instability. People who suffer with this condition typically experience a distorted self-image and struggle to understand their identity. Additionally, those with BPD…
Do you work well with others? If your answer is no and it’s affecting your job, consider a few different personality types that have a more difficult time collaborating with others. Depressive personalities are hypersensitive…
There are many different types of loss and a plethora of different reactions to loss; loss might mean a loved one’s death, divorce, or moving, while common reactions to loss include depressive or anxious feelings….
Every single day, people are bullied by their peers: in school, at work, and elsewhere. An important question to ask when it comes to bullying is why: why do bullies bully? A few factors are…
Depression is marked by intense feelings of despair and a loss of interest in daily activities—the remaining symptoms can vary and even resemble the flu. Depression and the flu share physical symptoms like fatigue and changes in weight or appetite; additionally, victims of…
Dysthymia is a form of depression characterized by less intense symptoms and feelings related to depression; it can be summarized as a general sadness or lack of interest/pleasure in life. Additional symptoms of dysthymia include anger, fatigue, loss of appetite, feelings of hopelessness,…
Teens and other young individuals overuse the term depression: they say they’re “depressed,” when they’re anything but perfectly happy. This is a problem, as it blurs the line between being experiencing normal emotions and being…
Counselors are seeing a rise in young people seeking counseling for depression. One reason so many young people are dealing with depression is because they’re socially isolated thanks to increasing social media use. The good…
If you’re in your mid-20s or early 30s and you feel less than excited or disappointed with your life, you might be experiencing a quarter-life crisis. This period is characterized by significant stress and serious…
Depression is characterized by feelings of intense sadness and comes with many harmful symptoms: of which includes disrupted sleeping patterns. Individuals who struggle with depression also struggle with sleep disruptions because depression is shown to…
Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by emotional highs and lows, or manic symptoms and depressive symptoms. Manic symptoms include: racing thoughts, a lack of good judgment, irritability, and hyperactivity. Depressive symptoms include: feelings of sadness or hopelessness,…
Those who don’t suffer with a mental health condition themselves often lack an adequate understanding of these conditions—which is why it’s so important we have conversations about mental health and continue to raise awareness. Mental health…
