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What Is A Traumaversary And How Can It Affect Us?

MQ Mental Health

A traumatic event is something that happens to us that causes us harm. This harm could be physical, emotional, or psychological. With self-reflection and support, trauma-related cues can be anticipated and linked to a particularly problematic moment. What is a traumatic event? But there’s hope.

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

I will also compare these extreme states to the feeling of relief, balance and wellbeing that comes with being in recovery and the different ways, from my own experience, in which you can apply to your own life to help you attain this. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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December Difficulties: Common Christmas Concerns To Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

In fact, a study in 2021-22 found that anxiety and depression rose sharply over December in 2021, and life satisfaction dropped between November and December that year reaching the lowest levels since March during lockdowns. But ensuring there’s rest and recovery time is also important as fatigue can affect our ability to think clearly.

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How Do I Know If I Have An Eating Disorder?

MQ Mental Health

Weight and shape can be a strong focus or distressing obsession for someone with anorexia and tied to their sense of self-worth. Having lived with anorexia for over half my life, I know only too well the struggle and toil it takes, but I also know that full recovery is possible.” A phobia of weight gain may also develop.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Children of parents with gambling disorders can also be affected by family conflict and experience stress and anxiety. Stress, depression and anxiety caused by gambling games and losses can cause individuals to lose interest in previously-enjoyed hobbies. The emotional impact can cause a loss of self-esteem and relationship troubles.