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Breaking the news of the diagnosis to a partner
I just recently found out that I have Borderline Personality Disorder, which would explain, well, just about everything. I haven’t told this to my boyfriend yet. Read the Entire Post at GoLocalProv Dear John, I have been with my boyfriend for a little over four years, and things are usually great…except on the rare occasions when we fight. I go completely off the deep end, crying hysterically, hitting myself and inanimate objects (though NEVER another person), and sometimes even having a full-blown panic attack. He is beyond patient with me, but everyone has their limits and I think he is getting close to his. I just recently found out that…
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African Americans can be particularly vulnerable to the challenges of mental illness
Sneed was diagnosed with early onset bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder at the age of 13. She was academically gifted and graduated from high school and college early but struggled socially and emotionally. She sought mental health treatment for years. Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence? ByNIA HAMM DESPITE DEVASTATING RATES OF SUICIDE AND ILLNESS, MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS CONTINUE WITHOUT THE HELP THEY NEED TO GET BETTER With the exception of African American celebrities or public figures who experience mental trauma, such as Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., or commit suicide as in the death of hip-hop legend Chris Lighty, mental health remains largely absent…
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Follow up upon reading the Mary Kennedy article in full
At the bottom of the Mary Kennedy article, the one which analyzes the divorce court papers filed by Bobby Kennedy, Jr., there is a statement from Mary Richardson Kennedy’s family. It reads: “Mary’s unconditional love for her children and unwavering support of so many people she held close to her heart are the lasting legacies of her life. Our hearts are breaking for what her children continue to witness. We hoped Mary could rest in peace. The scurrilous affidavit, which is the entire basis for the Newsweek article, was written by Bobby Kennedy as part of a contentious custody battle and was nothing more than a brutal psychological weapon in…
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DSM-5 Field Trials Generate Mixed Results
Preliminary results are mixed for the recently completed field trials for the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), according to the first public presentation of the findings here at the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA’s) 2012 Annual Meeting. DSM-5 Field Trials Generate Mixed Results Deborah Brauser May 8, 2012 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Preliminary results are mixed for the recently completed field trials for the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), according to the first public presentation of the findings here at the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA’s) 2012 Annual Meeting. Diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
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Internet advice is not meant to replace healthcare provider: doctor
When Melodie Moore was recovering from a broken heart and wondering why her relationship had soured, Dr. Google had the answer: borderline personality disorder. Internet advice is not meant to replace healthcare provider: doctor (link) By: Alexandra Posadzki, The Canadian Press 15/03/2012 3:56 PM | Comments: 0 TORONTO – When Melodie Moore was recovering from a broken heart and wondering why her relationship had soured, Dr. Google had the answer: borderline personality disorder. “I wanted to know what was wrong with me, that this boy didn’t want to be with me,” said the 22-year-old from Markham, Ont. Soon she had diagnosed herself with several ailments, including BPD and narcissistic personality…
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Does Evidence-Based Medicine Discourage Richer Assessment of Psychopathology and Treatment?
The paradigm for modern psychiatry is evidence-based medicine (EBM)—it represents proven treatments for defined diagnoses. But there are major problems with this position, starting with the fact that while they are superior to placebo, evidence-based treatments too often are ineffective. Does Evidence-Based Medicine Discourage Richer Assessment of Psychopathology and Treatment? (link) By Simon Sobo, MD | April 5, 2012 Dr Sobo practices psychiatry in Northwestern Connecticut. Many of his other articles can be found at his Web site, www.simonsobo.com. The paradigm for modern psychiatry is evidence-based medicine (EBM)—it represents proven treatments for defined diagnoses. But there are major problems with this position, starting with the fact that while they are…