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How ADHD And Dopamine Are Connected?
Do you feel guilty of slow learning and not paying the desired attention to the important tasks? You might be thinking that you are slow or careless, and a lazy person. This could be because you might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or your brain produces low dopamine. But what is the connection between ADHD and dopamine chemicals in the brain? ADHD is a brain disorder that changes the way the
Mental Health at Christmas
The festive season, which is mostly all about Christmas, can be hard for a lot of people so much so that people have started talking about Christmas mental health-related problems. We are here to talk about them all briefly but the information would be comprehensive enough to cover most aspects of everything related to mental health at Christmas. Let’s Discuss All Christmas Mental Health-Related Problems On the surface, Christmas mental
Anxiety and Eating Disorders: Understanding the link
Do you remember when you experienced anxiety? Do you remember being worried, tense, afraid, apprehensive, etc? Can you recall the feeling of that anxiety in your body and the worried thoughts that seem to race in your mind and can’t be shut off? Anxiety can be a traumatic and overwhelming emotion. This is true for most of us; we don’t like to feel that and will do anything to get
Season’s Greetings or Season’s Grievings? Everything About Christmas Depression
Christmas Eve is a time of family gathering, eggnog, kissing under the mistletoe, and gift-giving. But for some, it can be a lonely and stressful time as sometimes high expectations and dysfunctional faultlines. That’s pretty normal to go through as many of us have gone through but if it is getting persistent, showing more intensity in terms of symptoms of depression on Christmas Eve, and doesn’t go away long after
Types of Eating Disorders That Are More About Feelings Than Food
Different types of eating disorders affect at least 5% of the general population. They also tend to have high mortality rates due to their extremely harmful consequences arising when left untreated. While eating disorders generally affect women, cases for men and children are also on the rise, making it paramount for the scientific community to make a paradigm shift towards focusing on the steady increase of cases of eating disorders
Parentified Child: How Early Responsibility Shapes Anxious Adults?
Eleven-year-old Maya was a miniature adult; her childhood was like a ghost for which she really had no time to mourn. After her mother fell deeper into depression, Maya took charge. She managed the household, her younger siblings, and her mother’s fragile state of mind. After school, while the other kids played, she had to cook dinner. She helped her siblings with homework. She held back tears as she comforted
How To Manage ADHD Rage In Adults?
Sometimes, a small trouble can lead to intense anger outbursts. But if this anger remains persistent, and you are unable to recognize the exact reason? It might be ADHD rage! Individuals experiencing ADHD remain enraged due to emotional dysregulation.ADHD & rage are connected, but rage is not an official diagnostic criterion for ADHD. The core symptoms of ADHD, such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, cause extreme aggression and lead to
What Are The Traits Of A Vulnerable Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
There are several reasons why a person develops a vulnerable narcissistic personality disorder, and one of them is childhood traumas and early age events. This narcissistic trait, which is known as covert narcissism, is a mix of self-confidence and strong self-doubt about what a person is, how he behaves with others, and why.You can say that, unlike other narcissistic personality disorder styles, such as overt or grandiose narcissists, the vulnerable narcissism
Holiday Anxiety: What and When To Do Something About It
The holiday season and Christmas Eve are just around the corner but so is holiday anxiety getting ready to rain itself upon itself. Anxiety around holidays is a common occurrence but it can sometimes turn into something much more severe, especially if it is the case that you have a pre-existing anxiety disorder. However, worry not as we are here to help find some solutions that can help in this
What is an OSFED Eating Disorder?
Although many think overeating or undereating is an unusual but frequent behavior that is practiced by many as a coping mechanism, sometimes it goes overboard and converts into an eating disorder, which is a mental condition that shouldn’t be underestimated. Common eating disorders include but are not limited to Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge eating disorder. Some of these exist that are uncategorized purely due to their symptoms not