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Emotionally unstable people have different brain structure
The results support the idea that there is a continuum in our ability to regulate emotions, and if you are at the extreme end of the spectrum, you are likely to have problems with functioning in society and this leads to a psychiatric diagnosis Emotionally unstable people have different brain structure We all vary in how often we become happy, sad or angry, and also in how strongly these emotions are expressed. This variability is a part of our personality and can be seen as a positive aspect that increases diversity in society. However, there are people that find it so difficult to regulate their emotions that it has a…
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The comorbidity of borderline personality disorder and post traumatic stress disorder
Lifetime comorbidity of BPD and PTSD was associated with more dysfunction than either individual disorder. The comorbidity of borderline personality disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: revisiting the prevalence and associations in a general population sample The comorbidity of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequent, yet not well understood. The influence of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in the development of this comorbidity has been a focus of prior clinical studies, but empirical evidence to generalize this focus to the broader population is lacking. Primary aims of the present study included evaluation of: (a) the association of this comorbidity with decrements in health-related quality of life (HRQOL)…
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The situation of former adolescent self-injurers as young adults: a follow-up study
An earlier age of onset of NSSI and a longer duration of NSSI during adolescence was significantly predictive of adult BPD. The situation of former adolescent self-injurers as young adults: a follow-up study Rebecca C. Groschwitz, Paul L. Plener, Michael Kaess, Teresa Schumacher, Ramona Stoehr and Isabel Boege Background Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescence has been described as comorbid condition in affective or anxiety disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and is a risk factor for later suicide attempts. Prevalence rates of NSSI decline steeply from adolescence to young adulthood. Yet, to the best of our knowledge, the longitudinal development of adolescent psychiatric patients with NSSI into their…
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What It’s Like To Live With Borderline Personality Disorder
We have a very hard time distinguishing between real issues or imaginary issues. What It’s Like To Live With Borderline Personality Disorder Laura Oceane I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder at the age of 14. Relationships feel impossible, my brain never stops running and my stress is magnified. I find it very difficult to distinguish who I actually am and who my mental illness wants me to be. For the first time in my life, I’m sharing my story of borderline personality disorder with the public. I want to relate to those who suffer with me, educate those who misjudge me and help those who want to love me.…
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Children with Mental Illness are as Problematic as Adults
This can be a major problem later on, not only for them as adults, but for the whole society in general, once they start committing various criminal acts. Children with Mental Illness are as Problematic as Adults JULY 16, 2015 It is accustomed that psychiatric problems are dealt with once the first consequences start to show up. Thus, if an adult feels depressed or has committed an unlawful act due to his or her mental state, measures are taken. Nevertheless, a recent study proves that mental problems should be dealt with earlier in life because children who display mild depression or unusual mental states that come and go, are more…
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Angharad speaks out about mental health stigma
She hopes that by sharing her story she can help to end the stigma that surrounds people with mental health illnesses. Angharad speaks out about mental health stigma A YOUNG woman has spoken out against the stigma of mental illness. Angharad May, 25, from Ruthin was speaking ahead of her appearance on a Channel 4 documentary last week. She suffers from borderline personality disorder and anorexia brought on by the first condition. Angharad has lived with mental illness all of her life and says that she feels that she is treated by some people like a child. But she hopes that by sharing her story she can help to end…