It becomes even more complicated when you are faced with a crisis with a loved one or are in a caretaking role. In fact, most times, unhealthy dynamics form as a result of feeling deep love and concern for someone else. This is why we must create distinction between true selfless love and codependent martyrdom.
Mania and psychosis typically respond well to medication intervention - either by targeting it altogether or by reducing intensity of symptoms so that they are easier to manage. Getting help early on is important, but it’s also important to know a few other things when you are watching your loved one in a manic or psychotic state.
Motivation is one of the most coveted and talked about feelings. It’s important to know that motivation is just that: a feeling. This means the motivation comes and goes, just like feelings do, depending on your situation.
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By Jen Kohlenberger
Mental health struggles can feel absolutely overwhelming at times. If you’re at the point where your mental health is impacting your daily life, it’s going to take more than some simple internet tips to be well.
They provide valuable support, advice, and a sense of hope for individuals dealing with mental health challenges; they understand and share in the Solstice Management LLC vision to change the landscape of psychiatry.
No matter how much work we do to manage our anxiety and OCD symptoms, there will always be circumstances where those symptoms reappear or increase due to environmental, social, or internal triggers.
Feelings of failure can become all-encompassing, overwhelming, and cause us to feel very stuck. One issue explored in Part 1 is that becoming consumed with our sense of failure keeps us stuck in the past and prevents us from moving forward in life.
Oftentimes, in an effort to avoid future feelings of disappointment, we let opportunities pass us by. We stop trying out of fear of failing again.
While there are still many professional psychologists and academics who are unaware of the existence of mental illnesses, one thing is certain: these problems are complex and multi-causal. But one of the most significant of all will be discussed in this blog: a person's environment.
Play is essential to a child's development. Not only does it help them build motor, social, cognitive, and emotional skills, but it also lets them have fun while at it as well! Not only that, but play also helps strengthen a child's mental health.
People who are lonely often feel that they are not understood or appreciated. They may feel that they are the only ones who feel this way. Loneliness can be very damaging to our mental health. It can make us feel sad, anxious, and isolated. It can also lead to depression and psychosis.
Food is one of the basic necessities of life and is needed to survive. Calories from food provide energy for daily activities and body functions. The type of food consumed affects your overall physical and mental health, and not all food provides the same benefits.
A study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that individuals who volunteered reported higher levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and overall well-being.
Seeing your spouse struggle in any way can be very difficult. After all, your spouse is a part of you, and you made vows to “have and to hold in sickness and in health”.
Insomnia can be incredibly frustrating and all-encompassing. It is one of the most common symptoms that individuals can become obsessed or hyper focused on.
Anxiety disorders, however, are different – the anxiety presents itself in situations where it isn’t warranted and reaches levels and frequency that are unmanageable, interfering with your ability to carry out basic tasks and responsibilities.
