Don’t tell me you don’t know what I mean by negative self-talk. I know you do. They can be very few of us who haven’t heard that voice in our head telling us something negative. For example “You’re no good”, “I’m too fat”, “I’m too thin”, “I never get anything right”, etc. So Why Do… Read More Deleting Negative Self Talk.
What is Panic Disorder? Panic attacks may arise as the result of the body’s natural “flight-freeze-fight” response kicking in. This response prepares our body to defend itself. Just like when our heart beats faster to pump blood to our muscles. Or when we hyperventilate to take in extra oxygen. Both of which give us the… Read More What is Panic Disorder?
What Is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common form of anxiety disorder. With OCD a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that they feel the urge to repeat over and over. People who have OCD have uncontrollable thoughts that cause them anxiety. This urges them to check things repeatedly or perform… Read More What is OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? (GAD for short) Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worries about everyday life events for no obvious reasons. People with symptoms tend to always expect disaster and can’t stop worrying about health, money, children, other family members, friends, work, etc. This type of worry is often unrealistic… Read More Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
What Is Chronic Illness? In short, Chronic illness is any disorder that persists over a long period and affects the body. Examples include: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, osteoporosis, ALS, disabilities, cystic fibrosis, asthma, fibromyalgia, and M.S., the list goes on. How Does Chronic Illness Affect Your Mental Health? When first diagnosed it most… Read More Chronic Illness: Being Proactive To Help Your Mental Health.
What Is A Personality Disorder? In general personality disorders are mental health conditions. These conditions affect how someone thinks, perceives, feels or relates to others. An antisocial personality disorder is one such type of personality disorder. Personality disorders usually range from mild to severe. The signs of a personality disorder often emerge during adolescence and… Read More What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
What Is Self-Harm? Self-harm is a deliberate act of harming the surface of the body through cutting or burning. But can also include destructive and dangerous behaviour such as misuse of alcohol or drugs. It is more common for people to think of self-harm as cutting and although any life-threatening injuries may occur, they are… Read More What Is Self-Harm?
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. When you’re depressed feeling sad can persist for weeks or months. It is a serious illness and not something you can simply snap out of. But with the correct treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery. What Is… Read More Understanding Depression.
What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction, or alcoholism, simple means you have an addiction to alcohol. It is broadly any drinking that causes the person mental and physical health problems. There are many types of alcoholics. Some will have a preoccupation with consuming alcohol daily. Others may hold down a full-time job and only drink… Read More What Is Alcohol Addiction?
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