Mental Health

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Signs Your Antidepressant Dose Is Too Low for Anxiety: What to Watch For

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Anxiety disorders can significantly impact daily life, causing persistent worry, fear, and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and muscle tension. While antidepressants, such as SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors), can be effective in managing anxiety, finding the right dosage is crucial.

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Attachment Styles and Personality Disorders: What’s the Link?

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Understanding the intricacies of mental health often requires delving into the foundational aspects of human development, such as attachment styles. These patterns of relating to others, formed in early childhood, can significantly influence a person’s emotional well-being. They may even contribute to the development of personality disorders later in life.

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What are the Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder?

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Bipolar disorder affects 46 million men and women globally and 2.8% of the population in the U.S. according to the National Alliance for Mental Health. It impacts their mood and can cause extreme highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). There are several treatment options for bipolar disorder through an accredited treatment center in Portland.

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OCD Is Ruining My Life

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a common, chronic, and long-lasting mental health disorder that causes a person to have recurring and uncontrollable thoughts. We refer to these as obsessions. People with this condition also suffer from compulsions that involve the urge to repeat certain actions again and again. Sometimes psychiatrists will prescribe anti-anxiety

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How to Deal with Gaslighting and What are the Signs

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Have you ever felt like you were constantly questioning your memory, your thoughts, or your sanity? Has someone in your life repeatedly denied things they said or did, making you feel like you’re the one with the problem? If so, you might be dealing with gaslighting. Do you know how to deal with gaslighting? In

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Should I Start Taking Medication for Depression?

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Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with a wide range of symptoms that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. While there are various treatment options available for depression, including counseling and therapy, medication for depression is a widely used approach. But, is medication the right option

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