Coping with Mental Illness

How to Deal With Suicide

By thndrstrck63

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This is not an easy subject. There is no right or wrong answer with this sensitive topic. My first experience with suicide was 20 years ago when my ex-boyfriend shot himself. I had two other close friends, who because of certain experiences, both ... more »

How to Discuss a Mental Illness With an Employer

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The stigma of mental illness still exists in society and makes it difficult to approach an employer. You're not required to discuss your illness when you apply for a job and the prospective employer should not ask you questions about any illness ... more »

How to Get Over Heartbreak

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Heartbreak is painful and terrible, but it happens to everyone. That depressed, defeated feeling is enough to scare even the most optimistic of lovers into closing themselves off. But heartbreak is a common experience, part of a normal love life, ... more »

How to Help a Depressed Person

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Clinical depression is more serious than being down in the dumps; it is a mental illness and a profound state of sadness that requires professional treatment. It can affect not only the person who has it but also his friends and family. ... more »

How to Help a Person with Schizophrenia

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The diagnosis of schizophrenia, a major mental illness, in a loved one can be tough to handle. Helping the person can be equally difficult. It is important not to give up on someone struggling with this illness. It takes patience and love to help ... more »

How to Improve Your Self-Esteem

By Jim Messina

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Do you, like most people, wonder if your self-esteem is healthy or not? Do you fret that maybe you are not “as good as” others in your family, peer group, friends or work colleagues? The very fact that you might be comparing yourself to others is ... more »

How to manage a child with ADHD

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It is becoming more common for parents to get invitations to school conferences where they are informed that their child is inattentive and disruptive to name a couple signs that school officials say suggest abnormal hyperactivity. Afterward, a ... more »

How to Overcome a Fear of Roller Coasters

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An estimated 290 million people visit amusement parks each year, many of whom are coaster enthusiasts. For every thrill seeker, there is at least one naysayer who is terrified of being strapped into a small car with feet dangling above casual ... more »

How to Overcome a Phobia

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Overcoming a phobia entails learning how to relax and calm yourself so that you can gradually face the feared object or situation and feel less afraid... more »

How to Overcome Fear of Integration From Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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Many people with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) fear the process of integration. As they heal, they grow to love their different alter personalities or alter parts. They see integration as "killing off" these beloved alter parts, so they ... more »

How to Recognize Social Phobias

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Social Phobia (social anxiety) is a fear of being watched and judged or evaluated by other people. It is the third largest mental health care problem today, affecting 7% of the population at any given time. There is a 13% chance of developing a ... more »

How to Stop Worrying

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Helping yourself stop worrying involves a combination of challenging the worrisome thoughts and calming yourself physically and emotionally... more »

How to Take Charge of Mental Health Matters

By nashvillebecky

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According to the National Council on Aging, less than 1/4 of older adults with mental illness get any type of mental health care. If you or someone you love is expressing problems, it's important to realize that mental health problems are not ... more »

How to Write Self-Affirmations

By Jim Messina

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Have you ever been told: Affirm Yourself? You probably have read to use self-affirmation when you want to lose weight, increase your self-esteem or control your temptations to fall into your addictive behaviors with drinking, food, sex, gambling ... more »

How to choose a therapist

By costruire

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Deciding to seek help is the first pro-active step to making progress in regards to mental health. But maybe you're having difficulty finding a therapist you can really trust, or you don't think you're making progress. Here are some tips for ... more »

How to Cope With Bipolar Disorder in the Family

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depression, has many disadvantages. For the family members living with the complexities of a bi-polar relative, unpredictability is one of the worst. You can learn through information and guidelines how to ... more »

How to Cope With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is best coped with using a combination of therapy and medication... more »

How to Date Someone with Bipolar Disorder

By Grammar

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Bipolar Disorder is a challenging disease and can very easily come between you and your partner. In my case, it used to get in the way quite often, but that was before I was on medication. However, there still are times when I act up. Bipolar ... more »

How to deal with an Aspergers Syndrome child's obsessions & rituals

By Karen Cotton

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Rituals and obsessions are one of the hallmarks of Aspergers Syndrome and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. In order to cope with the anxieties and stresses about the chaotic world around them, children often obsess and ritualise their ... more »

How to get rid of fear?

By Pintu1234

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Fear is a great enemy of man. It is the enemy of his progress. It disturbs his peace and harmony. It sucks or saps his vitality and energy. It drains the nervous system of its reserve of energy. It produces weakness. Fear is of two kinds, viz., ... more »

How to Set Boundaries With a Person Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder

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If you have a relationship with a person who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder, then you no doubt will have to deal with the issue of setting boundaries. Boundaries establish basic respect between parties and help to remind sufferers ... more »

How to Stay Positive During Challenging Situations

By Becca

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Learn some techniques that will keep your spirits up during rough times... more »

How to Tell if You Have ADD

By Sharon Slayton

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According to several members of the APA, ADD is 100% genetic and 100% Environmental. In this article you'll learn some of the ways to tell if you have ADD, and how to recognize it in the people around you. ADD is a genetic condition that ... more »

How to avoid a hangover - after partying your ass off!

By parvenue

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As spring and summer approach us it seems the world puts it's party hat on and goes rip roaring wild -after the winter we've been having with gas prices soaring to incredible new heights. We drink to forget! It's an expression of the giving up of ... more »

How to Cope With Androphobia (Fear of Men)

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Androphobia is the fear of men. While many phobias can be relatively harmless and easy to deal with, a fear of men can really hinder possibilities in life and inhibit many opportunities for happiness and success. Follow the tips below to cope ... more »

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