Tag Archives: mental health
Some people consider schizophrenia the most debilitating of mental disorders, and indeed, if you ask almost any unaffected person to describe the disorder, they will probably rattle off symptoms like paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, bizarre outbursts and the like. However, when … Continue reading
Television and movies are the extent of my knowledge about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. I’ve been led to believe that people with autism are either like Rain Man (an autistic savant) or less gifted, empathy-denied individuals loved by their parents … Continue reading
During the bulk of my abusive marriage, I didn’t realize how isolated I was, but I did recognize the fact that other families weren’t like mine. The shame of not knowing how to fix my problems overwhelmed me, and the … Continue reading
Those who suffer from agoraphobia alone or panic disorder with agoraphobia know too well the debilitating symptoms associated with this anxiety disorder. Agoraphobics live under a constant state of dread as though there is something “fundamentally wrong with the universe … Continue reading
Anxiety and worry are a part of life. Properly functioning anxiety helps us find our courage and overcome limitations. But sometimes, anxiety becomes dysfunctional and leads us down a road toward debilitating, circular thoughts and constant preoccupation with past or … Continue reading
Written by Cristina Fender, our guest on the February 15, 2010, show on Bipolar Disorder. We asked Cristina Fender to respond to the following question: With all the stigma surrounding mental health and specifically bipolar disorder, why did you chose … Continue reading
The upcoming HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show is for adult women. Our topic is: What to Do When Earlier Attempts at Eating Disorders Recovery Have Failed. Some 10 to 15 percent of women suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or … Continue reading
I don’t pretend to understand what it’s like to be intersexual. Most of the autobiographical stories, written by intersexuals, that I’ve read online talk about years of living with pain, shame, confusion, embarrassment and depression. (Read Dr. Croft’s blog post: … Continue reading
Imagine you’re so nervous about eating around others, you break out in sweats just at the thought of it. And by the time you arrive for the meal, you’re sick to your stomach. Our guest, Aimee White, understands the problem. … Continue reading
As you know, suicide is never a pleasant subject. Often times, bouts of depression are so strong that those suffering feel the only way out is to end their life. What family members are left to deal with is unbearable, … Continue reading
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