Monthly Archives: August 2016

Borderline Personality Disorder and Abandonment

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have issues with abandonment (Common Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms). Last week I terminated therapy with my therapist. I struggled with the decision, as I know that those of us with BPD sometimes blame … Continue reading →

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Different Moods of Anxiety and How to Tame Them

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Anxiety has many different moods; frustratingly, anxiety isn’t a single, simple concept. No one can count on it to be anything other than disruptive and erratic. Perhaps you’ve experienced an all-too-common situation. You’re working hard to manage anxiety. Youranxiety symptoms … Continue reading →

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Genetic Relationships Between Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Abstract There is substantial evidence for partial overlap of genetic influences on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with family, twin, and adoption studies showing a genetic correlation between the disorders of around 0.6. Results of genome-wide association studies are consistent with … Continue reading →

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The Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: Decision-Making in Primary Care

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Abstract Bipolar disorder is a chronic episodic illness, characterized by recurrent episodes of manic or depressive symptoms. Patients with bipolar disorder frequently present first to primary care, but the diversity of the potential symptoms and a low index of suspicion … Continue reading →

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Stress management: How to strengthen your social support network

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of life — but too much stress can affect your emotional and physical wellbeing. According to APA’s 2015 Stress in America survey1, average stress levels today are slightly higher than they were in 2014. … Continue reading →

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Success Mindset Positive Affirmations

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am successful I am motivated at all times to work hard I am possessed with the success mindset I am a natural positive thinker I am a highly focused individual I always succeed I find it easy … Continue reading →

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Push Through Failure Positive Affirmations

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am able to push through failure I am an action taker I am fearless of failure I am persistant I am able to learn from my failures I am able to keep on going no matter … Continue reading →

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Life of My Design Positive Affirmations

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am living a life of my own design I am confident with my skills and abilities I am an action taker I am free of any negativie thinking, I only think positively I am extremly focused … Continue reading →

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Misery and Hope

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

My life is like a sad story; Constantly being repeated, Like a chapter that just keeps being rewritten over and over again, People see me smile and hear my laugh; But that don’t mean my isnt heart is screaming for … Continue reading →

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Duality

Posted on August 20, 2016 by JmaC

My heart yearns for beauty, while my mind ticks along The complexities of a rainbow, the simplicity of a song Each colour vibrant yet defined Each note sung suddenly escaping time What is love that i may find it What … Continue reading →

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