LiveWellTalk - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

How do you stop worrying about sucking your energy and ruining your life? Well, it's quite easy. The magic solution is to stop worrying. Well, it may seem downright impossible. After all, worrying comes naturally. It's what humans do. That worry bug will be persistent. So every time it bites you, crush it. All you need is some practice, a dash of determination, and a pinch of commitment. I used to believe that worrying was my way of problem-solving. I would spend countless hours working through every scenario. (My problem-solving usually involved backup plans in case the first plan didn't pan out.) Well, this was endlessly exhausting. I always ended up with tight knots in my stomach. And guess what? That problem I was so eager to solve using the power of my worrying never materialized. But after many tight-knit, sleepless nights, it hit me. I should concentrate on the worries that I could solve, not the ones I had zero control over. Man, that whittled my list down signi...

Trigger warning : This  article discusses anxiety attacks and their symptoms, which may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. An anxiety attack is a period whereby a person is suddenly, sometimes without warning, debilitated by feelings of intense anxiety and fear. For the sufferer, it can be a very terrifying experience, even though they are unaware that their symptoms are part of the body’s natural mechanism called ‘fight-or-flight’. Every time a person enters a stressful situation, he/she has at some point to be very near to having an anxiety attack, but may not have even realized it. In fact, it is a natural instinctive response to stressful circumstances – the ‘fight or flight’ instinct. Some people can actually benefit from this, which results in better performance or in the case of soldiers, the instinctive knowledge of when to stay and fight and when to retreat. However, there are those among us who find themselves experiencing more than just basic instinctive feeli...

Personality disorders are characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, and emotions that deviate from societal expectations, causing significant distress and impairment in various areas of life. Understanding the symptoms associated with different personality disorders can provide insights into the challenges faced by individuals with these conditions and foster empathy and support. In this article, we will explore the fascinating and complex world of personality disorders. Personality Disorders and their Symptoms Personality disorders are repeated behaviors that cause distress and discord in the person who commits them and to those whom he relates to. Unpleasant behaviors may be personality disorder symptoms if they started when the person is young and have persisted to the present. These may involve his thoughts, emotions, reactions, and behavior. He may have impaired thinking processes, extreme mood swings, no impulse control, and offensive behavior. These are common perso...

Sometimes, a person can appear to just be difficult when they have a condition that most psychologists would believe needs treatment. This is true of many people who have Borderline Personality Disorder , or BPD . It can have an impact on everyone who regularly comes into contact with the person who suffers from it. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of Borderline Personality Disorder, including its symptoms, causes, and available treatment options. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), is a condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. It is estimated that approximately 1-2% of the population is diagnosed with BPD, with higher rates among clinical populations. BPD often manifests during late adolescence or early adulthood and tends to persist throughout the individual's life. Border...