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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlurry Vision SymptomsOther Vision ProblemsMedicationsDurationTreatmentTalk to Your Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blurry Vision Symptoms Other Vision Problems Medications Duration Treatment Talk to Your Doctor Close Have you noticed your vision becoming less sharp or even blurry? It might be because of your antidepressant. Around 13.2% of American adults take antidepressants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Such medications can relieve symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, but they can also produce some side effects as well....

People who haveanorexia nervosaorbulimia nervosaare concerned about their body shape, size and/or weight, of course, but there’s another body image problem with which many people also struggle:body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphic disorder, which affects up to 2.4% of the general population, causes people to become overly concerned with outward appearance and perceived flaws. It may be seen in people witheating disorders, but is a distinctly different issue. Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder People who have body dysmorphic disorder are preoccupied or obsessed with one or more perceived flaws in their appearance....

Close According to Sophocles, Oedipus the King killed his father and had sex with his mother. It wasn’t until years later, however, that Oedipus found out that he committed patricide and incest—initially not knowing that his father was his father and his mother was his mother. AfterOedipusfound out what he did, he struck out his own eyes. Oedipus’s reason for self-blinding involved guilt and was allegorical: He was initially blind to the atrocious acts that he committed....

Close Key TakeawaysA recent study found that body odor may lead to “click” friendships, where people feel an instant mutual connection.Researchers used a device designed to be an “electronic nose” to find that “click” friends have similar body odor.Friendship brings many mental health benefits, including combatting loneliness and providing encouragement and reassurance. Key Takeaways A recent study found that body odor may lead to “click” friendships, where people feel an instant mutual connection....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Body Positivity Is What Body Neutrality Is Benefits of a Dual Approach How to Embrace Both Close When you aren’t accepting of your body, it can lead to more negative emotions and could even contribute to the development of aneating disorder.Two approaches for being more accepting of your body—imperfections and all—are body positivity and body neutrality. Here we explore what these approaches mean, as well as how they came about (the body positivity and body neutrality movements)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesDiagnosisImpactsGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Diagnosis Impacts Getting Help Close Intellectual functioning can affect a person’s risk of developing apsychiatric disorderorsubstance use disorder.If functioning is below that of the general population, yet not low enough to be classified as an intellectual disability, the person may be diagnosed with borderline intellectual functioning—potentially putting them at greater risk of these types of issues....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBPD and CheatingWhy BPD Causes Trust IssuesWhat to Do When Your Partner Has BPDFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents BPD and Cheating Why BPD Causes Trust Issues What to Do When Your Partner Has BPD Frequently Asked Questions Close Being in a relationship with someone withborderline personality disorder (BPD)can be overwhelming and frustrating. Every relationship has its ups and downs, but BPD symptoms can maketypical relationship problemssuch as cheating and accusations of infidelity worse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBPD vs. NPD: Key DifferencesCo-OccurrenceHow NPD Affects BPDTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents BPD vs. NPD: Key Differences Co-Occurrence How NPD Affects BPD Treatment Close Borderline personality disorder and narcissism (more accurately, narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD) are bothpersonality disorders. When the two occur together, symptoms of each may worsen. It may be more challenging to diagnose and treat the conditions. But it’s possible that treating BPD (borderline personality disorder) may help alleviate some of the symptoms of NPD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAttitudes About SexReckless SexPromiscuityAvoidance of Sex Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Attitudes About Sex Reckless Sex Promiscuity Avoidance of Sex Close Borderline personality disorder (BPD)symptoms can affect your emotional state, yourrelationships, and your ability to control your behavior. So it’s not surprising that BPD can also have a major impact on your sex life. While very few researchers have studied BPD and its effects on sexuality, more and more work is suggesting that people with BPD can experience several key difficulties with sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFind a ProfessionalSchedule an AssessmentStart the ProcessGet a Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Find a Professional Schedule an Assessment Start the Process Get a Diagnosis Close What Is Borderline Personality Disorder Find a Mental Health Professional The first step toward an accurate diagnosis is finding a qualifiedmental health professional. Here are a few types of healthcare providers who can do BPD assessments:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Borderline Personality Disorder?SymptomsDiagnosisPrognosisPrevalenceRisk FactorsPreventionTreatmentNext in Borderline Personality Disorder GuideWhat Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Symptoms Diagnosis Prognosis Prevalence Risk Factors Prevention Treatment Next in Borderline Personality Disorder Guide Close Borderline personality disorder symptoms are confusing, frustrating, and hard for loved ones to understand. This is particularly the case for parents or caregivers dealing with teens who haveborderline personality disorder(BPD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceGender DifferencesSuicide RiskMisdiagnosisPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Gender Differences Suicide Risk Misdiagnosis Prognosis Close If you have been recently diagnosed withborderline personality disorder(BPD), you may feel overwhelmed, scared and alone. But BPD is much more common than you probably think. Learning the facts about the disorder, including prevalence statistics, can help you feel more empowered to seek help through therapy and support groups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewPsychotherapyMedicationsHospitalizationSelf-HelpEmergency Situations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Psychotherapy Medications Hospitalization Self-Help Emergency Situations Close There are a variety of effective treatments forborderline personality disorder(BPD). What treatments seem to work best, and what should I know about the options available? Usually, BPD is treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy, although during times of crisis, individuals with BPD may require brief periods of hospitalization to remain safe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment GoalsRemission RatesCo-Occurring ConditionsTreatment ApproachesCoping TipsNext in Borderline Personality Disorder Guide5 Keys to Living With Borderline Personality Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Goals Remission Rates Co-Occurring Conditions Treatment Approaches Coping Tips Next in Borderline Personality Disorder Guide Close If you or someone you love has been diagnosed withborderline personality disorder(BPD), your first question may be whether it can be cured....