My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There are many symptoms for anxiety and anxiety disorders: feelings of panic or doom, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, a general sense of uneasiness…the list goes on and on. After years of experiencing anxiety, my self-doubt has grown in a major way in recent months. I have a few thoughts.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 3, 2022

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is using #BreakTheStigma to have a conversation this month around mental health. ADAA is dedicated to helping those living with anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders and their loved ones find treatment, support, and resources. BreakTheStigma.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. A: I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation.

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University of Connecticut

APRIL 10, 2025

Kristin Waters, a clinical pharmacist in psychiatry and assistant clinical professor at the UConn School of Pharmacy will join us to examine current pharmacotherapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. guest post she wrote for my blog: Could a LCHF, animal-based diet be an effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder. ) Happy Researching.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn. When I first started experiencing anxiety and depression, there was a lot to learn. At the time, no one I knew had gone through bouts of depression. I felt like I was on an island. In those moments, things feel unclear.

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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. Perhaps you like to meditate, write or exercise. Can you relate to this epic piece below?

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur. Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism. Research indicates that up to 84% of autistic individuals also live with anxiety. The reasons for this vary.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 2, 2025

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 13, 2022

We know about seasonal affective disorder, shorter days and colder nights and all that, but there’s another big reason that I don’t love this time of year. I’ll be honest: winter limits some of my favorite activities and ways that I relieve my anxiety and depression.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 10, 2025

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

A should statement (aka should thinking ) is a psychological term that refers to a pattern of negative thinking that can lead to, or exacerbate, symptoms of mental health disorders. Should is also not the only word that create this strain and anxiety. ” That’s not so bad, right? What Can We Do About It?

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 23, 2023

When I was first dealing with anxiety and depression, my mental health vocabulary was limited. I wanted to find synonyms for the term trigger , which I’ve found myself using a lot in regards to my anxiety. Had I grown comfortable in the way I described my anxiety and depression, and was it still accurate?

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My Brains Not Broken

OCTOBER 25, 2022

From my own research, the term ‘automatic negative thoughts’ (ANTs) goes back to the late 1970’s, when Aaron Beck coined a term in a book called “Cognitive Therapy and Emotional Disorders.” Years of depression can make you more comfortable with negative thoughts, but there are things we can do.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 21, 2022

But it wasn’t until it quieted down that I realized just how loud and constant the noise is in my head – and learned, yet again, how anxiety can manifest in people. As someone who experiences anxiety on a daily basis, I forget most people don’t see the world the same way I do.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The feeling of hopelessness is similar to the dark and never ending feeling that winter can bring on, if you, like myself, experience that (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Hopelessness is an extremely difficult feeling to deal with. It’s okay to feel (be with) our emotions, but we don’t want to become trapped by not doing anything.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

She emphasizes that social workers play a critical role in helping people manage their chronic pain, as well as those who may have developed an opioid misuse disorder. The DSM-V notes that pain disorders relate to psychological factors. Always start where the client is, she suggests, and validate their feelings.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in childhood and lasts into adulthood. A common quote is that ADHD is “a disorder of not doing what you know.” By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T Multi-ethnic group of kids in fitness class together.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 27, 2023

Depression can lower your mood and impact your ability to complete everyday tasks. Luckily, depression is highly treatable, and there are several ways to improve your mood so you can live a more rewarding, happier life. Break Free From Depression 1. Break Free From Depression 7.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Living Well With Schizophrenia You Tube How Keto/ Carnivore Healed His Bipoar Dosorder You Tube Chris Palmer Link to Articles Below Ketogenic therapy can put #bipolar disorder in remission, but how does ketosis impact the brain and who responds best? I would love to hear from you about your experiences of dealing with your bipolar disorder.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 27, 2021

One 2005 study from Journal of the American Art Therapy Association found that coloring for twenty minutes reduced anxiety in college students. For those dealing with serious mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction or bipolar disorder, remember that coloring is not an alternative to professional help.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This can affix further anxieties to the trip and dampen the overall experience. Although mental illness is a broad term for an array of different disorders, I will be writing about the tips and tools that have helped me personally and, hopefully, can help others too. Traveling does not have to be an exclusively stressful experience.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. According to KFF, women with children were more likely to present symptoms of anxiety and depression than men with children (49% vs. 40%, respectively).

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Get Help Today!

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Daicia Price, recommended that I consider applying for the HRSA SUD program, which provided funding from the federal government’s Health Resources and Services Administration program to students who’d specialize in Substance Use Disorders. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

If you have more information about this or more resources, please email me at BipolarBandit@gmail.com The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. I had just gone on the diet to lose weight.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. A: I live with Bipolar 2 disorder. I give people a first-hand look at the deepest depths of depression and the heights of mania. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation.

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Shelter, Inc

MARCH 13, 2023

depression, and anxiety increased by more than 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 50% of Americans reported recent symptoms of anxiety or depression, and 10% felt their mental health needs were unmet. In the U.S.,

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Relias

JUNE 22, 2023

It is used to treat a wide range of issues including health-related distress, family and school problems, and numerous psychiatric disorders. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons for youth to attend therapy. Studies have shown that kids between seven and 15 years old see great results in terms of anxiety reduction with CBT.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

Cardiovascular disease, weight gain or loss, cardiac arrhythmias, musculoskeletal problems, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, and headaches can lead to employee absences that leave healthcare organizations short-staffed. Symptoms of lateral violence include a decreased sense of well-being, negative self-image, and depression.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Mental and Emotional Benefits Martial arts can have significant mental and emotional benefits, such as increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety and depression, and improved focus and concentration. Looking for Similar Mental Health Articles?

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