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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. The 5 phases are: Phase 1-Reflection, Phase 2-Content, Phase 3- Manic, Phase 4- Paranoia, Phase 5- The crash. She is a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of ” I am Her She is Me” Birdie Thorn

Bipolar Bandit

Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and ADHD. The 5 phases are: Phase 1-Reflection, Phase 2-Content, Phase 3- Manic, Phase 4- Paranoia, Phase 5- The crash. She is a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

Some of the adverse short-term side effects: Lack of judgment Depression and anxiety Confusion Grinding teeth Chills or sweating from increased body temperature Muscle tension Feelings of faintness Drug cravings Paranoia Dehydration Increased heart rate Sleep disturbances.

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Those Mental Health Symptoms May Have a Physical Basis

Gary Direnfeld

It wasn’t long before her energy returned, depression lifted and paranoia abated. Turns out, that was an issue. The doctor prescribed Synthroid, a hormone replacement for hypothyroidism. She was slowly taken off the antidepressant. This is just one example of a medical condition giving rise to symptoms of mental illness.

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10 Ways Substance Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Gateway Foundation

For example, using illicit stimulants could lead to restlessness, aggression, delusions or anxiety, and depression, while some opioid misuse could cause problems with attention, memory challenges, lack of awareness and coordination, or agitation. Additionally, addiction can worsen mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.