Coping with Mental Illness

How to Survive His Midlife Crisis

By Bob Strauss

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If it’s true—as the saying goes—that 50 is the new 30, then women everywhere should be especially fearful of their mate's impending midlife crisis: after all, the only thing worse than a 50-year-old tooling around in a sports car and flirting ... more »

How to Survive Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a behavioral disorder. Stemming from a need to feel in control of things or that something bad will happen if tasks are not performed in a certain way or a specific number of times, obsessive-compulsive ... more »

How to use an Affirmation

By AmandaChase

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Imagine waking up each morning feeling renewed, happy, full of life, spirit, and energy. Our lives consist of inner thoughts and beliefs that manifest our reality on the outside. A positive mindset is the key to personal power and the fuel for ... more »

How to Avoid a Relapse of Depression

By LadyKatyMaty

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So you've made it through your depression, and you are feeling good again. However, relapses are relatively common, so here are a few tips to help you avoid them... more »

How to Baker Act Someone

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Baker Acting someone is not an easy thing to do. If someone you love is out of control and you fear for their safety or the safety of others, you can have them involuntarily Baker Acted and observed for 72 hours. This term is only used in ... more »

How to Beat Insomnia

By MelanieF

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Insomnia causes a disruption of a normal sleep pattern, whether it is from not being able to fall asleep or even having a difficulty staying asleep. People with chronic insomnia suffer from not getting a sufficient amount of sleep. It makes them ... more »

How to Benefit From Cognitive Therapy

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Cognitive Therapy, often called Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is a holistic approach to dealing with many behavioral problems that people suffer from every day. Most cognitive therapy is achieved without the assistance of medication, ... more »

How to care for a sick friend or family member at home

By Countrymom

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While coping with a daughter with cancer I discovered that there isn't a whole lot of information out there that addresses ways that families can cope. So I set about to find some ways that I could share with my church, family and friends... more »

How to challenge clinical depression

By garys

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I am 26 years old and have suffered from clinical depression since I was seventeen. For almost a decade now I have been in a hard fight with the ruthless enemy that is clinical depression. How many times have you heard someone say ‘I feel a bit ... more »

How to Choose a Counselor

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Deciding to visit a counselor is a solid first step toward mental and emotional health recovery. In order to choose the therapist or counselor that's right for you, you must take into account 4 things: health coverage, costs, specializations and ... more »

How to Choose a Geriatric Psychiatrist

By akewrites

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As the baby-boomer generation continues to age in the coming decades, a larger segment of the population likely will suffer not only symptoms of depression, but also dementia as well as other cognitive impairments as they grow older. Despite our ... more »

How to Choose a Therapist

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Choosing the right therapist is one of the most important decisions you will make. You can't be too careful, since your therapist will be your counselor as you deal with very personal issues. Take time and do not rush through the process of ... more »

How to Cope With a Spouse's Exhibitionism

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Exhibitionism is the exposure of one's genitals to a stranger. The exhibitionist usually has no intention of continuing any sort of sexual activity with the stranger although some exhibitionists masturbate during the exposure. Researchers don't ... more »

How to Cope With Adolescent Depression

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Many people suffer from depression. The statistics of those who have depression and go without treatment is overwhelming. Adolescent depression is on the rise. Getting an adolescent treatment and helping them cope is very important. Depression ... more »

How to Cope With Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia is thought to be another form of panic attack. Loosely translated, it means "fear of the marketplace." When you are agoraphobic, you have the fear of not being able to escape without embarrassment when you are in a public place. This ... more »

How to Cope With Ailurophobia (Fear of Cats)

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For many, cats provide a soft, sweet companion to greet you at the door, curl up with you at night and keep watch over the neighborhood birds. But for others, cats induce panic attacks, anxiety and extreme fear. For those who suffer from ... more »

How to Cope With Anger in Borderline Personality Disorder

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Coping with the anger of a Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer is not unlike coping with the anger of any other person. However, certain adjustments need to be made when interacting with a Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer. Follow ... more »

How to Cope With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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Body dysmorphic disorder is a common disorder affecting one percent of the population. A sufferer from this disorder sees himself as ugly or disfigured. The disorder is often present along with an eating disorder since both of them involve body ... more »

How to Cope With Dementia

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Dementia is caused by damage to the neurons in the brain. It's often a component of brain disease and is the hallmark of Alzheimer's. Patients experience the loss of intellectual capacity, memory and personality. There are about 5.5 million cases ... more »

How to Cope With Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Once called multiple personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID) refers to a condition where someone has two or more distinct personalities that can dominate his consciousness at any given time. The case of Sybil was extreme with ... more »

How to Cope With Gynephobia (Fear of Women)

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Gynephobia is an irrational and persistent fear of women. Unfortunately, it often goes untreated due to social stigmas attached to a man being afraid of women. The fear persists even if it is obvious there is no threat. The tips below may help a ... more »

How to cope with holiday stress and depression

By fooshenip

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Sadness is a personal feeling, what makes one person feel sad may not affect another person. Typical sources of holiday stresses include, financial stress, the inability to be with one's family and friends among others. Being unable to balance ... more »

How to Cope With Mental Illness

By tigressann

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Bipolar disorder is no laughing matter and should not be treated as such. It is a very chronic illness which affects the family on a whole. This article is about my experience and how I learned to help my daughter through manic depression. I hope ... more »

How to Cope with Mental Illness in a Family Member

By anish

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Mental illness affects more than just the person afflicted: it affects family members too, many of whom are forced to bear the burden of the disease. Here are some ways to cope:.. more »

How to Cope With Monophobia

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Coping with phobias can be challenging. Monophobia is the abnormal fear of being alone. Suffering from a phobia can seriously limit a person's ability to function in regular situations in life, and may even have negative effects on physical ... more »

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