At one point in your life, odds are you’ve done something self-destructive. It’s fairly common. While most of the time is not intentional, it can quickly become a habit and lead to significant issues like addiction. Self-destructive behavior is not to be confused with having an addictive personality. These are behaviors that harm you physically […]
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It’s not rare for someone my age to know someone else with depression. Heck, I’ve been there myself. It’s hard to find help for yourself, let alone try to help someone with depression. The last survey estimates that at least 7% of all US adults experienced a major depressive episode in 2017. So, if you
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Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a popular short-term psychotherapy treatment that helps patients identify self-defeating thoughts and feelings. This form of therapy also focuses on the present time and helps people identify how unhealthy thoughts and beliefs can create emotional distress, leading to harmful actions and behaviors. It’s a psychotherapy treatment designed to treat
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Depression triggers can happen all the time. As of right now, almost 10% of Americans live with depression. The World Health Organization believes depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Thankfully, depression is a treatable mental health condition, and there are various ways people can manage or control these depression triggers to
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For decades, researchers didn’t link autistic people and addiction. The belief was that autistic people couldn’t get addicted to things. However, new evidence says that perhaps people with autism or Asperger’s still experience substance abuse and addiction. Now, the efforts are in trying to understand the hidden link between autism and addiction, and most importantly,
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While the term “transgender” has been making headlines for the past few years, there’s little to no talk about the word “gender dysphoria.” This form of psychological distress affects almost every self-identified transgender. More than a mental illness, it’s the burden they often pay from the incongruence between their sex assigned at birth and their
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Part of a group known as “Cluster B” or “dramatic” personality disorders, a histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a less known mental health condition. People with HPD have an overwhelming desire to be noticed, to the point, they’ll go through extreme lengths to get what they want. The problem with a histrionic personality disorder is
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As people move away from addictive substances, they often try to replace their addiction with something else, usually healthy. While on the surface, this might seem like a much-needed and helpful approach to relapse prevention, often, it can backfire. Initially, people think addictions need to be replaced with something else, particularly those trying to quit
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Nearly 40 million adults in the United States struggle with anxiety disorders. That’s about 18% of the population every year. Still, people have many misconceptions about anxiety and how it can affect someone’s life. More than just an anxious feeling, anxiety disorders can disrupt someone’s life and place them at risk of depression and other
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Though only one percent of the population is sociopaths, their crimes are so bone-chilling they usually stand out from the crowds and news. Unfortunately, sociopaths are somewhat after that attention and embrace. But, even the most famous sociopaths have mental health struggles that they don’t truly understand. What’s a Sociopath? There’s no official definition for
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Like other personality disorders, and antisocial personality disorder is a longstanding behavior that impairs functioning and causes distress. In essence, those with an antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) don’t follow society’s norms, can be impulsive, and are inconsiderate of others’ rights. Sound familiar? Well, substance abuse is prevalent among those with ASPD. What is Antisocial Personality
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Talking about mental health is challenging — especially to your parents. Still, choosing to see a therapist at any age can be one of the most beneficial decisions you can make. Many teenagers struggling with social stigma, peer pressure, and anxiety fall for the traps of drugs and alcohol, which leads them to struggle with
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