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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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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. Manipulation tactics are not uncommon at this stage of addiction, and neither is self-deception and denial. These conditions commonly co-occur with substance use disorders.

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, can also contribute to feelings of loneliness. Loneliness can cause feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and low self-esteem. Chronic loneliness can lead to feelings of social anxiety and paranoia, which can make it difficult for you to trust others.