Another form of Narcissism, or Drama Queen Syndrome? How do you know if your friend or loved one is just one of those “larger than life” personalities or if there is a deeper issue you need to be aware of, like Histrionic Personality...
Read moreRecently we featured an article on Borderline Personality Disorder as part of our series on personality disorders. That article was focused on offering understanding and help for those what have been diagnosed with the disorder. This article is...
Read moreWe all can have periods where our emotions feel out of control or we have self-doubt or relationship difficulties. We may feel we are teetering on the brink of disaster. However, for those with borderline personality disorder, this is simply a...
Read morePerhaps you have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or maybe you know someone living with Bipolar Disorder. If so, you know that managing the symptoms is vitally important to help you (or them) live a well-balanced and productive life...
Read moreHave you ever been in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic? Even if you don’t know the exact clinical definition of the disorder, it is likely that you have encountered people who harbour a lot of the self-absorbed traits that...
Read moreAttachment issues from childhood can often have a negative impact on our adult lives and relationships, but when they are combined with personality disorders things can really kick up a notch. In a previous article we looked specifically at...
Read moreLast week we looked at how to understand OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In today’s blog post, we look in more detail at managing OCD and offering useful support to those we may know who suffer from it. Similar to anxiety and even...
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has not only taken a physical toll on people, but also a mental one. While many people have always struggled with anxiety and stress, it appears that the pandemic has had a marked negative impact on the mental health of...
Read moreAlthough the pandemic is over, the upheavals and disasters in the world fill our news and social feeds, and many of us find ourselves still in a see-saw of emotions. One week we are coping, doing better than that even – back to achieving...
Read moreHow are you coping with what 2020 has thrown at you so far? Even those people who have stable relationships, jobs and health, have been feeling the stress of this unprecedented time in our generation. Those of us who are unfortunate enough to...
Read moreAs promised, this month we are starting a series on various mental health disorders. There is a wide range of mental health conditions that affect your thinking, mood and behaviour, and we plan to cover all the main disorders. This will give you...
Read moreHow is everyone’s 2019 going so far? Did you make new any year’s resolutions? Have you kept them so far? We make promises to ourselves all the time (and we break them too), not just at the start of a new year. And many of these...
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