It is often easy for us to get lost in thought. Sometimes this can be a rather beautiful thing, other times this can be your worst nightmare. But there is one thing that both paths have in common and that is that they are both equally as difficult to snap yourself out of. Sometimes we…
Tag: Mental Health
Every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide. That is approximately 800,000 people per year. For every 1 suicide, there are 25 suicide attempts. For every loss, approximately 135 people are affected which means that over 108 million people are affected by suicide every year. So why is it still such a taboo subject?…
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a very serious form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and can have a very large and negative impact on the life of the individual. Those who experience PMDD may find that their symptoms interfere with their work and home life and in severe cases, they may also experience suicidal thoughts. The individual…
Phobias are irrational fears which can affect the day-to-day life of an individual. The person often recognises that their fears and behaviours are irrational, however, they are unable to control them and therefore they can have a large negative impact on their lives. Although phobias are a form of anxiety, they are different from general…
Paranoia is the irrational and constant feeling that people are out to get you in some way or another. There are various types of paranoia, we will discuss the three main types here today. Types of Paranoia Disorder: Paranoid Personality Disorder This is considered to be the mildest form of paranoia. Most people with this…
There is a difference between Hoarding and Collecting, yet we often hear the word Hoarding being used out of context… This post aims to give information regarding hoarding disorders, helping individuals seek help and understand their disorder, or to help others gain knowledge about the mental health condition. What Is The Difference Between Hoarding and…
Dissociative disorders are a range of conditions that can cause physical and psychological problems. Some are very short-lived and can last for a couple of weeks or months following a traumatic or stressful event. However, others can last much longer. There are three main types of dissociative disorders: Dissociative disorders of movement or sensation Dissociative…
Most of us in society today are glued to our mobile phones. They are the first thing that we look at in the morning, the last thing that we look at in the evening and we never leave the house without them! Mobile phones are not just used for making phone calls anymore. We scroll…
Though you may have heard the terms ‘anxiety attack’ and ‘panic attack’ being used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Anxiety Attacks: ‘Anxiety Attack’ is not an official term in regards to mental health. It cannot be found within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This term has been conjured up…
Evidence suggests that people within the LGBTQ community are much more likely to experience mental health conditions than the rest of the population. What does LGBTQ stand for? It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning. This is a question I hear being asked a lot… and to me, that just shows that the…