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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBoredom Vulnerability and ADHDCommon Signs of BoredomHow to Avoid BoredomHow to Tolerate BoredomBoredom Isn’t Always a Bad Thing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Boredom Vulnerability and ADHD Common Signs of Boredom How to Avoid Boredom How to Tolerate Boredom Boredom Isn’t Always a Bad Thing Close Feeling bored usually happens when nothing in your environment captures your interest or attention. You feel there is nothing to do....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Anger and AggressionHow Alcohol Affects Anger and AggressionHow Anger and Alcohol Contribute to Domestic ViolenceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Anger and Aggression How Alcohol Affects Anger and Aggression How Anger and Alcohol Contribute to Domestic Violence Frequently Asked Questions The stereotype of the “angry drunk” may be rooted in fact, at least for some people in whom anger and alcohol are associated....

Close Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is frequently associated with other personality disorders. A common disorder that those with BPD may also experience is a dependent personality disorder (DPD). What Is Dependent Personality Disorder? Individuals with dependent personalities tend to be very clingy and have difficulties accomplishing tasks or making decisions without the help of others. They rely on others to meet their emotional and physical needs. They tend to feel inadequate and helpless and can have problems in their relationships because of their near-constant need for support....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsViolence in People With BPDStrong Emotions and BPDRisk of Becoming ViolentSafety PlansA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Violence in People With BPD Strong Emotions and BPD Risk of Becoming Violent Safety Plans A Word From Verywell Close Borderline personality disorder (BPD)is a complex mental illness that affects both men and women. Along with strong emotions, people with BPD can also experience intense anger, known asborderline rage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPopular Artists and Mental IllnessArtists and Mood DisordersMental Health Benefits of ArtBipolar Disorder, Schizotypal Traits, and Creativity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Popular Artists and Mental Illness Artists and Mood Disorders Mental Health Benefits of Art Bipolar Disorder, Schizotypal Traits, and Creativity Close The notion that depression and other forms of mental illness go hand-in-hand withcreativityis so prevalent that it gave rise to the terms “tortured artist” and “mad artist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Main Hormones?The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental HealthHormonal Imbalances and Mental HealthManaging Hormonal Changes to Improve Mental Well-Being Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Main Hormones? The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental Health Hormonal Imbalances and Mental Health Managing Hormonal Changes to Improve Mental Well-Being Close Almost all of your hormones affect your mood, emotions, and mental health in one way or another....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Lithium Cause Weight Gain?Timing and Risk FactorsWhy Does Lithium Cause Weight Gain?When to See a DoctorPreventing Weight Gain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Lithium Cause Weight Gain? Timing and Risk Factors Why Does Lithium Cause Weight Gain? When to See a Doctor Preventing Weight Gain Close Themood-stabilizing druglithium remains an effective mainstay of treatment forbipolar disorder—but unfortunately, it can cause weight gain for some people....

Close If being diagnosed withobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) isn’t challenging enough, imagine how it would feel to be faced with a separate mental disorder that affects your very ability to think, feel, or behave rationally. Schizophreniais a serious mental disorder, and it’s estimated that as many as 25% of people with schizophrenia also experience obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS). About 12% fulfill the diagnostic criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder.Schizophrenia and OCD are entirely independent of each other, both in their cause and symptoms, but share characteristics that place some individuals at higher risk of both....

Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

Close Few people talk about it, but there is a reason to believe that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and headaches frequently co-occur. Even though headaches have received much less attention among mental health professionals than other problems in PTSD, the connection between PTSD and headaches makes sense. PTSD is a reaction to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some of the symptoms include: PTSD also puts you at risk of developing physical health problems such asdiabetes, obesity, heart disease, andpain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPTSDOCDAre PTSD and OCD Connected?Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PTSD OCD Are PTSD and OCD Connected? Treatment Close Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are anxiety disorders that commonly co-occur in people with a history of trauma. Research shows that the likelihood of a person diagnosed with PTSD developing OCD within a year is about 30%. Between 19% and 41% of people with PTSD also have a diagnosis of OCD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Anger Is Linked to PTSDSigns of Anger in PTSDTypes of AngerImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Anger Is Linked to PTSD Signs of Anger in PTSD Types of Anger Impact Treatment Coping Close Angerand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often occur together. Common in this condition, anger is one of the hyperarousalsymptoms of PTSDand it may affect relationships with people around you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFear vs. PhobiaReligious PhobiasThe LinkTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fear vs. Phobia Religious Phobias The Link Treatment Options Here we distinguish between religion fear and phobia, also discussing various types of religious phobias. Then we explore how religion and phobias might be connected, and treatments that may help when religion is linked with fear. If you or a loved one are struggling with a phobia, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeparation Anxiety vs. SADSymptoms of SADSAD and DepressionWhat Parents Can DoAdults with SAD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Separation Anxiety vs. SAD Symptoms of SAD SAD and Depression What Parents Can Do Adults with SAD Close Separation anxiety disorder and depression share many symptoms. As a parent, you are probably familiar withseparation anxiety—the feeling an infant or child experiences when separated from their caregivers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Stress?Alcohol’s Effects on StressCauses of StressCopingStress and Alcoholism Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Stress? Alcohol’s Effects on Stress Causes of Stress Coping Stress and Alcoholism Recovery Life can be full ofstress. Situations arise in everyday life that cause sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and excitement. Many people who experience stressful situations turn to alcohol to cope with that stress....