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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. This approach is called dual diagnosis treatment and is done to increase the individual's chance of long-term recovery. Sudden angry outbursts or extreme mood swings.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Schizophrenia? I was self-employed and wondered if this hiatus would have an effect on my income and reputation. I’ve had worsening fantasies of harming or killing myself and I haven’t been able to get rid of them. I’m self-employed,” I started. I guessed at her diagnosis as well. Schizo-affective disorder? A challenge?”

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10 Ways Substance Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Gateway Foundation

People in addiction recovery are at an increased risk of returning to substance use , even years after quitting. Manipulation tactics are not uncommon at this stage of addiction, and neither is self-deception and denial. If you are constantly catching your loved one in lies, this behavior may be physiological.