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What is wrong with me? Diagnosing unknown mental illnesses

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At some point or the other, we all have wondered: what is wrong with me? Sometimes it’s just overwhelming or stressful feelings but points towards something deeper we haven’t had the time and headspace to address. but it could be a signal of something lying underneath your thoughts. All those activities, which were once enjoyable, become wearisome. “ If you avoid important tasks at hand and go into extended periods of slumber, you might want to check with a mental health professional. But they are curable, and with the right treatment taken at the right time, one can heal themselves from years of pain and sadness.

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Hyperfixation vs. Hyperfocus

Hyperfixation vs Hyperfocus: ADHD, Autism, and Mental Illness

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Have you ever seen someone glued to any activity so that they lose track of time and sense of the things happening around them? But also on the flip side, people with A.D.H.D. show too much interest and concentration in doing the activities they like or which provide instant gratification. So it has detrimental effects on their lives due to failure in schools or colleges, unemployment, and failed relationships. Although the name suggests, the attention deficit does not necessarily mean they lack complete awareness. Instead, they have difficulty managing the mind to perform the tasks at hand. 9] S. Watson, “A.D.H.D. inattentive type: Symptoms, Causes, and treatment,” WebMD. [ Available: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/adhd-hyperactive-impulsive-type. [ Available: https://daily.jstor.org/whats-bad-instant-gratification/. [Accessed: 24-Jul-2022]. [

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The secret truth of substance abuse

Substance Abuse: The Secret Truth You Need To Know

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If you don’t want to get addicted to alcohol or any other substance, you should always avoid the first sip and curb the first desire. It could involve skipping work or school or using drugs in risky conditions, like operating a motor vehicle. Among the side effects of substance abuse are persistent and lifelong health issues. Substance abuse can cause side effects to people even after a very long time since they have left the habit. Drug addiction (substance use disorder),” Mayo Clinic , 04-Oct-2022. [

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Understanding the Psychology Of a Software Developer

Understanding the Psychology Of a Software Developer

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What drives them to work on the projects they do? To better understand the psychology of software developers, it’s essential to look at their day-to-day tasks and see how these activities relate to their overall goals. Graveyard shifts, which lead to an unhealthy lifestyle, are one of the primary reasons for the dwindling mental health of software developers. If software developers can think creatively and flexibly about problems, they will likely be more successful in finding solutions. For example, impostor syndrome is a genuine phenomenon in which highly successful individuals feel like they are frauds and don’t deserve their success. United We Care extends its expertise to understand better a software developer’s mental health and psychology.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) Vs OCD: The Differences

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Although OCPD and OCD can disrupt a person’s life, the right treatment can heal and help the person manage the symptoms more effectively. Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder include: Rigid mannerisms. Some examples of such situations can be: Checking doors recurrently. OCPD usually hampers interpersonal relationships but makes workplace performance more efficient as the person is overly dedicated. Also, detecting the triggers during the therapy sessions can prove beneficial. Self-care: Often, having OCPD or OCD can cause one to ignore their health. If you have traits of OCD or OCPD, you may not be able to identify the symptoms and their adverse effects on your life.

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Somatic Delusional Disorder: How to Treat Somatic Delusions

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The term somatic delusion is used when someone has a firm yet false belief that they are suffering from some medical condition, or a physical medical defect. Othello syndrome is another name for this theme of delusion. Persecutory – In this type of delusion, an individual firmly believes that someone is planning an assault or is spying on them. For example, someone may believe that a surgeon has secretly removed the kidney during surgery. A delusion disorder is a very stressful and overwhelming condition for the patient and family members, often persuading a patient to believe that there is nothing wrong with physical status is next to impossible. Disorders of somatic delusions are treatable irrespective of the underlying cause. The formal treatment plan may include the following: Psychotherapy : Cognitive Behavior Therapy to bring effective changes into the patient’s approach.

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What are the Different Types of Mental Health Disorders?

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The complete list of the different types of mental health issues and diseases, how to diagnose them, and treatment methods. However, people still cannot talk openly about their diseases, as it has become a social stigma. The state of mind dramatically affects how they think, feel, and react. AMI includes all types of mental illnesses. It is always necessary to give proper medical attention to any form of health problem. Dissociative disorders develop a reaction to trauma that prevents difficult memories. There is a wide variety of neurodevelopmental disorders where children show signs of specific deficits. It is one of the most severe mental conditions that cause the patient to interpret reality abnormally. Treatment methodologies for health disorders are primarily of two types – Psychotherapeutic Somatic Psychotherapeutic treatments include psychotherapy by individuals, families, or groups. Therapeutic sessions help patients learn and develop skills that help them get back to everyday life.

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How Psychologists Test for Borderline Personality Disorder

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Borderline personality disorder, just as any other mental illness, shows different symptoms in every person. If someone is experiencing the symptoms of BPD, they can take a quick online test to identify the actual cause of the personality disorder. Tests for borderline personality disorder help identify common symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Problems like difficulty in managing emotions, behavioral changes, self-image issues, and unstable relationships are common in BPD patients. An unstable relationship pattern is observed, resulting in idolizing someone at one moment and then believing that the same person is cruel. People associated with this type of mentality might experience emotional whiplash due to rapid mood swings or changes in behavior. Such behavior makes a negative impact on the relationship with a person with borderline personality disorder. Any personality disorder, including BPD, is diagnosed based on several factors. People with borderline personality disorder should seek medical attention if the symptoms are hindering the quality of life of the patient.

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Internet Gaming Disorder: Next Level of Video Game Addiction

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Does your teenage or adolescent child forget chores or refuse engage in social interactions because of video game addiction? What’s worse is that this disorder can affect people of any age group. A person with gaming disorder might have the following signs and symptoms: Sleep related problems such as insomnia Decreased offline social support Decreased quality of life Disturbance in academic performance and social life When video gaming becomes an addiction, gaming changes the firing of neurons that feel pleasure and, in turn, the brain activates the reward center while playing games. However, gaming can become a cause of worry for parents. If you feel there are some overlapping characteristics of Internet gaming disorder with your pattern of living, then you should make every effort to know everything about video game addiction.

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