Behavior Disorders

Pornography Addiction and it’s Mental Health Effects

Behavior Disorders /
What is pornography addiction and the effects on mental health

Pornography addiction is a compulsive behavior marked by an inability to control the consumption of sexually explicit content, even when it causes distress or interferes with daily life. While not officially classified as an addiction in all diagnostic manuals, pornography addiction shares characteristics with other behavioral addictions. It can significantly impact relationships, emotional well-being and […]

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What is a Gaming Disorder

Behavior Disorders /
What is a gaming disorder?

Gaming disorder is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive or compulsive video game use that interferes with daily functioning, mental health and relationships. While video games are a popular and often healthy pastime, some individuals develop a dependency that goes beyond enjoyment. Gaming becomes difficult to control and starts to impact school, work, social life

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Understanding and Addressing Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorders)

Wellness, Behavior Disorders /
Hair Plucking Disorder

What is Trichtillomania Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes or other parts of the body. For many people, this behavior isn’t simply a bad habit or a reaction to stress. It’s a complex condition that can

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SSRI Abuse – What to Know

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Dangers of abusing SSRIs

What is SSRI Abuse? SSRI abuse refers to the misuse of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants, in ways not prescribed by a medical provider.  SSRIs are among the most commonly prescribed medications for depression and anxiety. They’re generally considered safe and nonaddictive when taken as directed. However, some individuals may misuse SSRIs

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The “Grey Rock Method” in Abusive Relationships

Relationships, Behavior Disorders /
Grey Rock Method - Abusive Relationship

The gray rock method is a strategy for disengaging emotionally from an abusive or manipulative person by becoming unresponsive, boring and emotionally neutral — like a gray rock. Nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced some type of psychological manipulation or emotional abuse in a relationship. When you’re dealing with someone who thrives on control,

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What Is Repetition Compulsion?

Behavior Disorders /
What is Repetition Compulsion

Repetition compulsion is a psychological pattern where someone unconsciously repeats painful or unresolved experiences from the past, often in relationships or behaviors, hoping for a different outcome. You may not realize it at first, but this often results in getting into similar relationships, making the same decisions or reenacting emotional patterns you promised to avoid.

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Is There Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Behavior Disorders /
BPD Medication

No single med treats BPD directly, but options can help: Antidepressants for mood symptoms Antipsychotics for impulsivity or paranoia Often combined with therapy for best results Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition marked by emotional instability, intense relationships, fear of abandonment and impulsive behavior. While therapy is the cornerstone of borderline

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Untreated Bipolar Disorder – How It Affects Those Around You

Behavior Disorders /
About untreated bipolar

When left unmanaged, bipolar disorder can disrupt relationships, strain families and create confusion, fear and frustration. Understanding the ripple effects of untreated bipolar disorder can help loved ones better support the affected person and protect their own emotional well-being. What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition in which an individual exhibits

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How to Get Diagnosed with BPD

Behavior Disorders /
Get Diagnosed with borderline personality

BPD is diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional: Look for patterns in mood, self-image, and relationships Diagnosis requires a full history—not just symptoms Often misdiagnosed, so expert care matters If you’re wondering whether you might have borderline personality disorder, there’s no need to feel isolated or worried. Many people feel unsure about how to

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What is a Covert Narcissist

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What is a Covert Narcissist

Covert narcissists are inwardly self-absorbed but appear shy or sensitive: Use guilt or passive aggression Crave admiration but hide it Can be emotionally draining in relationships Think all narcissists are loud, boastful and easy to spot? Think again. You or someone you love could be a covert narcissist, making it harder to detect. These types

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