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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCopingTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Takeaways Close The term is sometimes used synonymously with grief and mourning. How people experience this time of grief can vary from one person to the next. While bereavement is usually associated with death, it can also occur afterother significant losses. The end of an important relationship or a major change in a person’s health, for example, can also lead to feelings of bereavement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBinge Eating and ADHDComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Binge Eating and ADHD Complications Diagnosis Treatment Coping Research shows that people struggling with aneating disorder, especiallybulimia nervosaorbinge eating, are more likely to havecomorbidADHD.While those studies haven’t confirmed that ADHD causes those eating disorders, the data suggests that it can put someone at a higher risk of developing disordered eating habits. Here are some factors that explain the link between ADHD and binge eating, why ADHD can make overcoming binge eating disorder more difficult, and some strategies you can use to start recovering from disordered eating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of BingeingTypes of PurgingAre They Eating Disorders?Help Available Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Bingeing Types of Purging Are They Eating Disorders? Help Available WarningFor people with a history of an eating disorder, reading about bingeing and purging may be a trigger for them. Warning For people with a history of an eating disorder, reading about bingeing and purging may be a trigger for them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBipolar Disorder SymptomsNPD SymptomsWhat’s the Connection?DiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bipolar Disorder Symptoms NPD Symptoms What’s the Connection? Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close These are two conditions that require lifelong treatment. While they are fundamentally different, there is some overlap between the symptoms of each condition. The connection between bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality disorder lies in the symptoms of each condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypes of MemoryEffectsTreatment and ManagementOutlook for Memory Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types of Memory Effects Treatment and Management Outlook for Memory Close The mood disorder can potentially alter their decision-making faculties, ability to think clearly, and memory retention. As such, some people with bipolar disorder may experience bipolar memory loss during the heights of their mania. Symptoms and Memory Loss Everyone goes through ups and downs, but people with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood changes that oscillate between a euphoricadrenaline-fueled frenzy to an intense depressive crash....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Close At a GlanceWe all have body insecurities, but people with body dysmorphic disorder are so preoccupied with their perceived flaws that it interferes with their daily lives. It’s not the same as having a distorted body image; it typically involves an intense focus on a specific aspect of a person’s physical appearance....

Close Body language refers to thenonverbal signalsthat we use to communicate. These nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication. In fact, body language may account for between 60% to 65% of all communication. Examples of body language include facial expressions, eye gaze, gestures, posture, and body movements. In many cases, the things wedon’tsay can convey volumes of information. So, why is body language important? Body language can help us understand others and ourselves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining a TriggerRelationship TriggersCognitive TriggersManaging Triggers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining a Trigger Relationship Triggers Cognitive Triggers Managing Triggers Close Most people withborderline personality disorder(BPD) have triggers—particular events or situations that exacerbate or intensify their symptoms. BPD triggers can vary from person to person, but there are some types of triggers that are very common in BPD. You may have heard the term “trigger” but are not sure what it means....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is BPD Rage?CausesTreatmentCopingDealing With It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is BPD Rage? Causes Treatment Coping Dealing With It Close Intense, inappropriate anger can be one of the most challenging symptoms ofborderline personality disorder(BPD). This anger in BPD is often referred to as “borderline rage.” It can lead to explosive episodes of anger that are difficult to manage and can have a significant effect on a person’s relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Coping Close Have you ever felt so stressed that you found yourself grinding or clenching your teeth? Bruxism is a repetitive movement disorder in which a person routinely grinds, clenches, or gnashes their teeth using the jaw muscles.The specific causes of bruxism aren’t fully understood, but we do know that certain psychological factors are sometimes connected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCaffeine Side EffectsLong-Term Side EffectsPotential Beneficial Effects of CaffeineHow to Cut BackFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Caffeine Side Effects Long-Term Side Effects Potential Beneficial Effects of Caffeine How to Cut Back Frequently Asked Questions Caffeine is so common in American society you can easily forget that it is anaddictive substance. People consume caffeine not only in coffee but also in tea, chocolate, and energy drinks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClassificationCausesConsequencesDiagnosis and TreatmentAdvice for Family Members Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Classification Causes Consequences Diagnosis and Treatment Advice for Family Members Among the lesser-known and less-studied eating disorder behaviors is chew and spit (CHSP) behavior. This behavior consists of chewing a highly palatable and energy-dense food and spitting it out instead of swallowing it. The intent of chewing and spitting is to enjoy food’s flavor without ingesting calories....

Chionophobia, or intense fear of snow, is a type of phobia categorized as an environmental phobia. Environmental phobias include other weather-related phobias like the fear of thunderstorms (astraphobia) and the fear of wind (ancraophobia). According to the American Meteorological Society, environmental phobias like chionophobia are the second most prevalent phobia subtype. Overview Chionophobia is not just a dislike of snow or a rational fear of severe weather forecasts. It is an irrational fear of snow that is typically linked to afear of deathor bodily harm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesImpactTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Impact Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Claustrophobia is defined as a fear of enclosed spaces. Like any phobia, the severity of claustrophobia can vary widely from person to person. You may experience symptoms in small rooms, crawl spaces, crowds, caves, and many other situations. Some claustrophobic people areuncomfortable in elevators, on amusement park rides that use secure restraints (such asroller coasters), public restrooms, or even revolving doors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Does the thought of being trapped in an enclosed space make you shudder? Does your heart start to race when you are locked in a small room? If the thought of being trapped in such situations triggers feelings of intense fear, you might have a type of phobia known as cleithrophobia....