10 of the Rarest Mental Health Disorders (And What They Look Like)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
We all have a pretty good idea of what mental illnesses like depression and anxiety look like. Approximately 13% of the world’s population suffer from some kind of mental disorder. That’s roughly 971 million people. But did you know there’s actually an entire spectrum of mental health disorders that are far removed from what you hear about in the mainstream they seem like the stuff fantasy? Here are ten rare mental disorders you never heard of… Alice in Wonderland Syndrome And in many ways, this is really drawing on the fantastical. Although it has no direct link to the actual sou ..read more
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Step-by-Step Self Care Routine for Depression
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Depression, as is well-known is one of the common mental health disorders. And as much as seeking help when necessary is a part of the healing journey for many people, there is a lot you can do for yourself to manage the condition. Because part of recovery is in being proactive and shouldering responsibility for your emotions. And by doing this, at whatever scale you can manage to begin with, it can become a great source of strength that will help you navigate your depression and come out the other side much easier. However, do bear in mind, these techniques are part of a self-care ..read more
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How CBT Can Help Stop Your Obsession Over Key People in Your Life
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Obsession is the constant focus of our attention on anything or anyone that causes us to lose our grip on reality. And while most of us have certain people in our life who we deem irreplaceable, when our respect and admiration turns to obsession, it can create a sense of co-dependency and the erosion of our own identity. But this can be reversed with the willingness to examine ourselves and take responsibility for our thought processes and behaviours using an approach that’s rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 3 Signs You’re Obsessing Over Someone Constantly Thinking About the ..read more
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8 Psychological Facts About Sex (You Didn’t Know…)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Sex is an unavoidable fact of life. It’s what it took for you to get here right now, and it’s one of the main drivers in relationships. And so, it’s easier to think you know all there is about it. But the reality is… Sex is far more complex than you can imagine. So, to show you just how strange it can be, here are eight psychological facts about sex that might surprise you. 1. Post Sex Sadness is a Real Thing Now, if you’ve ever cried after sex and thought you were strange… Don’t. It can actually be a very common occurrence and there’s even an official name for the response. Post-Coital ..read more
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What Are the 7 Main Types of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), you might be surprised to learn, isn’t a behavioural disorder, but is actually a neurological condition. And although it’s similar to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it’s actually a separate condition. That said, it is marked by many of the same symptoms, with people who suffer from ADD struggling to maintain focus on work, forgetting appointments, losing track of time, while also struggling with other executive functions. In recent years, this area of study has seen something of a renaissance with the work of Daniel, G Amen, MD, a child and ..read more
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3 Types of Stress (And Their Causes)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Are you constantly stressed and have no idea why? Stress is a natural response from the body which releases hormones to help prepare the system to escape danger. It’s a holdover from the day when we were hunter-gatherers and needed to evade large predatory animals. Nowadays, it’s more often in response to not being able to cope with life’s challenges. According to the American Psychological Association, there are three main types of stress: 1. Acute Stress And this is one you’ll probably all be familiar with… Acute stress is brief and what most of us feel when we’re late for work, make a mass ..read more
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6 Signs You Were Raised by Manipulative Parents
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
We all want to think that our parents are infallible. In our youth, we believe they can do no wrong and might not be able to see that they’re really not doing their best for us. And of course, every family can have its ups and downs and be a little dysfunctional at times, that’s just human nature. However, when manipulation occurs, it’s something that can have long-lasting effects on our psyche and leave those who’re subjected to it having to heal a whole lot of trauma adulthood. Let’s take a look at 6 signs you were raised by manipulative parents: 1. They Try to Invalidate Your Fee ..read more
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Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorders (It’s Not What You Think…)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
Both disordered eating and eating disorders have steadily been on the rise for the past few years. And while they are similar and do share a lot of crossovers, they’re not the same. To give it to you in the most basic of terms, those with eating disorders will display behaviours of disordered eating. However, not all of those who have disordered eating can be diagnosed with a full-blown eating disorder. The difference between the two is the frequency and intensity of the behaviours. Because although we can all skip a meal once in a while or overindulge, it doesn’t mean we have a dis ..read more
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Direct vs Indirect Discrimination (What’s the Difference?)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
We live in a far more progressive world than we did 20 years ago. And in another 20 years we’ll be a completely different place again in terms of the equality. But… as far as we’ve we’ve come, there are still some pretty obvious hurdles we need to overcome before we live in a truly equal society. Discrimination, unfortunately is still something we need to deal with… So, lets’s take a look at direct vs indirect discrimination and how each one plays out. Direct Discrimination Direct discrimination is any form of bias of prejudice that specifically targets people within a specific demographic. A ..read more
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What Does An Alcohol Abuse Diagnosis Mean? (And What Happens Next?)
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by Dr Becky Spelman
2y ago
You might be surprised to learn that there is no official diagnosis for chronic alcoholism. Although the condition quite clearly exists – there is no refuting – what has been termed as alcoholism within the wider mainstream has simply been referred to as “severe alcohol abuse disorder’ by the DSM-5. If you present with two or more of the associated symptoms presented as being consistent with alcoholism, you’ll find yourself falling somewhere on the spectrum of alcohol addiction. However, what it means to resort to chronic alcohol abuse is very much misunderstood. People who are mentally well ..read more
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