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How to Cope With OCD in Daily Life

How to Cope With OCD in Daily Life

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may find it difficult to handle the little things in life. These little things like chores, grocery shopping, or even reading a book may seem simple to others. If you are struggling with OCD,…
How to Actively Treat BPD With Therapy and Medication

How to Actively Treat Borderline Personality Disorder With Therapy and Medication

If you are experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may find it difficult to know where to turn – especially in times when your symptoms are at their worst. BPD is a serious psychiatric disorder. It is best to be treated…
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

What Is the Difference Between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have similar sounding names and share some common symptoms. However, these are two separate and distinct mental health disorders. OCD was formerly classified…
What Is the Difference Between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

What Is the Difference Between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) have similar sounding names and share some common symptoms. However, these are two separate and distinct mental health disorders. OCD was formerly classified…
What is Cyclothymic disorder?

What Is Cyclothymic Disorder?

Cyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder that is similar in many ways to bipolar disorder, yet symptoms are often not as intense. It is not as common as bipolar disorder and seems to affect men and women at the same rate. Left untreated, however,…
What Can Happen if Anxiety Goes Untreated?

What Can Happen if Anxiety Goes Untreated?

Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety can be hard to recognize or easy to ignore. Anxiety makes a person feel nervous and tense and can cause restlessness. However, it is a perfectly normal feeling to have when facing something in your life that…
Could Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Care Improve Your Treatment Outcome?

Could Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Care Improve Your Treatment Outcome?

There are many reasons why addiction occurs. For some, drugs and alcohol are maladaptive coping mechanisms for managing stress, emotions, or situations. While there are many forms of treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) is one way to learn…
What Are Personality Disorders?

What Are Personality Disorders?

You may have heard about personality disorders before, but sometimes information about them can be confusing, vague, or outright misleading. Educating yourself about mental health disorders is the best way to raise awareness and reduce stigmas.…
How to Get Help if You Have ADHD

How to Get Help if You Have ADHD

When experiencing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), life can seem overwhelming. It is normal to experience impulsivity, and to reach out to get the help you need is also something you shouldn't be ashamed of doing.Living…
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are an intermediary step between outpatient care and full hospitalization for individuals struggling with their mental health or other disorders. When an individual commits to a PHP, they will have structured…