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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

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

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. It’s essential to remember that a person with PTSD might not always have control over their behaviors.

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Finding the Right Words

My Brains Not Broken

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. This article was about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the UK, which wasn’t exactly what I was looking for.

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

Bipolar Bandit

She cites many doctors including Chris Palmer,MD who has written a book called Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health–And Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Ocd, Ptsd, and More.

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My Morning Practice of Healing from PTSD Daily

Abuse Survivor

I was a mess with anxiety attacks, nightmares, and generally was tired of existing in all of the pain I was experiencing. It’s difficult to really describe but I can help myself slow down and there is less anxiety. Although these things were in my past, they were still at the forefront of my mind.

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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. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.