Borderline Personality Disorder is a disorder that affects mood as well as how a person interacts with others. BPD is the most commonly recognised personality disorder. In the UK, borderline personality disorder is also commonly referred to as emotionally unstable personality disorder. The symptoms of BPD are split into four main areas, these are: Emotional…
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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…
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…
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or Body Dysmorphia, is a mental health condition that affects an individuals mindset in regards to how they look. The person will worry excessively about their appearance and their flaws; flaws that are often unnoticeable to others. People of any age can develop body dysmorphia although it is most common in…
In many ways, being sectioned was a bittersweet experience. On the one hand frightening and overwhelming, but on the other, warm and comforting – forming protection against the outside world. My counsellor had originally admitted me as a voluntary patient to a private psychiatric clinic – the Woodbourne Priory in Birmingham – for stress and…
Aspergers is a form of Autism. As many of you will be aware, Autism is a spectrum condition and each case can be very different in the way that it is presented. It can be severe or mild, but still important nonetheless! People with Aspergers see, hear and feel the world differently in comparison to…