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Borderline Personality Disorder What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness marked by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. In 1980, theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Third Edition(DSM-III) listed BPD as a diagnosable … Continue reading →

Myth: Hard Work Beats Depression Depression affects nearly one in six people at some point in their lives, so folk remedies and half-truths about this common illness abound. One such idea: throw yourself into work and you’ll feel better. For … Continue reading →

Although men, women, and teenagers can experience the same depression symptoms, the illness often has different signs in each of these groups. Unlike regular feelings of sadness that pass relatively quickly, depression is a clinical illness in which negative emotions … Continue reading →

Is your shopping out of control? Find yourself covering up your spending? For some people who are depressed, it is not uncommon for compulsive buying — in stores or on the Internet — to serve as a distraction or self-esteem … Continue reading →