Opiates and Your Brain
Most people are aware of the damage that drug abuse causes the body. The dangers that surround drug addiction have …
Mental Illness
Setting Boundaries and Following Through
When dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, especially the addiction of a loved one, you may experience a mountain of …
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Depression Treatment
While Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed primarily for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), it has also been found to …
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Don’t Be an Enabler: 6 Signs to Watch Out For
Friends and family are often in a bind when it comes to helping someone who is struggling with a drug …
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How Alcohol Makes Your Depression Symptoms Worse
Unsure of the affects alcohol has on you? Maybe you’re downing a few beers after a stressful week at work …
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Symptoms
How do you know if your mood swings are the result of the changing environment around you, or whether they are a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
The Importance of Family in BPD Treatment
Finding a Borderline Personality Disorder treatment center that involves family in the process will be vital helping your loved one recover. It’s not just those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder who would be helped by learning skills such as mindfulness and better communication.
How is Borderline Personality Disorder Different from Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Based on overlapping symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are often mistaken for one another.
BPD Symptoms: Suicidal Behaviors
Seventy percent of people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) attempt suicide. Ten percent of those diagnosed with BPD complete suicide, a suicide rate that is several times higher than that of any other mental illness.
BPD vs. Bipolar Disorder: What Is the Difference?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder share many similar symptoms, the most evident being unstable moods and impulsive actions.