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The Fear Of Leaving The House When Having Mental Illness

Blurt It Out

Anxiety When We Leave The House Anxiety can be part of many mental illnesses; whether diagnosed as a distinct condition or not. Sometimes it feels like we have an anxiety wall in our doorway. When on the ‘house’ side of that wall, our anxiety is just about at a manageable level. Feelings of listlessness can creep in.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, can also contribute to feelings of loneliness. Chronic loneliness can lead to feelings of social anxiety and paranoia, which can make it difficult for you to trust others.

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Clinical Philosophy

The 8 chapters of section five look holistically at the different life worlds of persons with different conditions (schizophrenia, mood disorders, hysteria, BPD, addictions, autism, eating disorders). Section six entitled ‘Clinical Psychopathology’ contains 9 essays on different aspects of (mainly) psychotic experience.

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10 Ways Substance Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Gateway Foundation

Substance use disorder significantly impacts a person’s life, damaging health, relationships, careers, and finances. Other substances like methamphetamine or cocaine can lead to reckless behavior due to paranoia or overconfidence. Additionally, addiction can worsen mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.