Author Archives: JmaC

15 Clutter Buster Routines for any family

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

15 Clutter Busting Routines For Any Family WRITTEN by JOSHUA BECKER · Several years ago, my family and I decided to start living a minimalist life. Since then, we have tried to remove all of the possessions from our home that are not … Continue reading →

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20 Habits happy people have but never talk about

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

All of this has given us keen insight into the specific behaviors that make human beings happy.  We’ve literally watched people go from feeling down in the dumps to being on top of the world in a matter of weeks, … Continue reading →

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The bottom line of Diagnosis

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

The “bottom line” of diagnosis If your depressions are complicated; if you have mood swings, but not “mania”, you can still be “bipolar enough” to need a treatment that’s more like the treatments we use in more easily recognized Bipolar … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Index Table

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

Bipolarity Index Table The Bipolarity Index: a 5-dimension, 100-pt. system Dimen­sion 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 2 points Episode Charac­teristics Manicsymp­toms with “prom­inenteuphoria, gran­diosity or expan­sive­ness”. Manic symp­toms with dys­phoria, irritab­ility Hypo­manic symp­toms; or mania fol­lowing an anti­depres­sant Hypo­manic symp­toms fol­lowing an … Continue reading →

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About Mental Health & Wellness Disorders

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

Sometimes referred to as Psychiatric or Psychological Disorders, Mental Health Disorders are caused by complex interactions between physical, Psychological, social, cultural, and hereditary influences. They involve disturbances in thinking, emotion, and/or behavior. Small disturbances in these aspects of life are … Continue reading →

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability and hypersensitivity in interpersonal relationships, instability in self-image, extreme mood fluctuations, and impulsivity. Diagnosis is by clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychotherapy and drugs. Patients with borderline personality disorder … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

Bipolar disorders are characterized by episodes of mania and depression, which may alternate, although many patients have a predominance of one or the other. Exact cause is unknown, but heredity, changes in the level of brain neurotransmitters, and psycho social … Continue reading →

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I can clearly SEE

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

To lie awake each night Body aching Yearning Almost screaming for rest But how can I drift away Softly slip into slumber When my thoughts run wild and free The night has become the dawn for my imagination The stars … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Quotes

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first full week of October. This year, we ask our volunteers what mental illness awareness means to them. Here’s what they had to say: 1. “Mental Illness Awareness means recognizing that mental illness is … Continue reading →

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I believe

Posted on April 23, 2016 by JmaC

I believe that all that we do and whom we meet on our journey is placed on our road of life for a purpose. There are no accidents; we are all teachers! If you’re willing to pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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