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Mental health

Let's Ask Brains What ADHD Looks Like

Neurodivergence and Post-Diagnosis Grief Among Adults

Late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or dyslexia often leads to 'post-diagnosis grief' among adults, reflecting on lost opportunities and struggles without support.

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New Study Finds That ADHD Has 9 Categories of Symptoms

ADHD symptoms encompass nine categories, with some not fully represented in diagnostic criteria, suggesting broader criteria could enhance interventions.

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Ruth Medjber: I went for an ADHD diagnosis and discovered I was autistic - now, my tofu and Rich Tea fads make total sense

ADHD diagnosis can provide clarity and understanding of one's life experiences.

Let's Ask Brains What ADHD Looks Like

ADHD is defined by 18 symptoms, with emerging research identifying adult-specific symptoms and innovative brain mapping studies revealing ADHD biotypes.

Neurodivergence and Post-Diagnosis Grief Among Adults

Late diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or dyslexia often leads to 'post-diagnosis grief' among adults, reflecting on lost opportunities and struggles without support.

New Study Finds That ADHD Has 9 Categories of Symptoms

ADHD symptoms encompass nine categories, with some not fully represented in diagnostic criteria, suggesting broader criteria could enhance interventions.

Is Believing You're Burned Out Burning You Out?

Burnout is often misdiagnosed and may be more preventable than perceived.

Why So Many People Burn Out at Work

Burnout results from high demands, limited resources, and unmet psychological needs, not just workload alone.

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.

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Is Believing You're Burned Out Burning You Out?

Burnout is often misdiagnosed and may be more preventable than perceived.

Why So Many People Burn Out at Work

Burnout results from high demands, limited resources, and unmet psychological needs, not just workload alone.

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.

I'm 37 and I've already learned the hard way that self-worth takes time, healing isn't linear, and letting go is painful while you're learning to move forward - Silicon Canals

Carrying emotional weight from the past hinders self-worth; true self-worth is built internally, not through external validation.

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I spent three months waking up at 5am and tracking every metric I could find - sleep quality, word count, mood, energy - and the data told a story my ego didn't want to hear: I was measurably worse at everything that mattered - Silicon Canals

Waking up at 5am initially boosted productivity but ultimately led to disappointment and self-reflection.

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I've spent 20 years treading water and fear that I've wasted so much time. Am I depressed? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Struggles with personal identity and grief lead to feelings of stagnation and a desire for change in life circumstances.

Psychology explains people who remain joyful into their 70s aren't the ones who suffered least - they're the ones who grieved most honestly, who let the losses be as large as they actually were, and who came out the other side with enough room left to let something good back in - Silicon Canals

Genuine happiness in old age often comes from embracing grief and loss rather than avoiding it.

I've spent 20 years treading water and fear that I've wasted so much time. Am I depressed? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Struggles with personal identity and grief lead to feelings of stagnation and a desire for change in life circumstances.

Psychology explains people who remain joyful into their 70s aren't the ones who suffered least - they're the ones who grieved most honestly, who let the losses be as large as they actually were, and who came out the other side with enough room left to let something good back in - Silicon Canals

Genuine happiness in old age often comes from embracing grief and loss rather than avoiding it.

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.

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ChatGPT Is Sending People Into Obsessive Spirals of Hypochrondria

AI chatbots can exacerbate health anxieties, leading individuals to obsess over their health rather than providing reassurance.

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Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.

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Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.

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Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.

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ChatGPT Is Sending People Into Obsessive Spirals of Hypochrondria

AI chatbots can exacerbate health anxieties, leading individuals to obsess over their health rather than providing reassurance.

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Google Updates Suicide, Self-Harm Safeguards in Gemini as AI Lawsuits Mount | KQED

Google's Gemini chatbot will direct users to a support hotline during potential crises related to suicide or self-harm.

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Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.

It's Time to Rethink the "Anxiety Drives PDA" Narrative

PDA is not solely anxiety-driven; it shares traits with ADHD and ODD, suggesting a more complex relationship with demand avoidance.

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I didn't want to be on medication the rest of my life': veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval

"The PTSD, the depression, the hyper vigilance no longer affected me to the same degree... I thought psychedelics could help prevent more deaths."

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The Obsessive-Compulsive Pursuit of Clarity Over Freedom

People with obsessive-compulsive personalities struggle with uncertainty and seek coherence to manage their moods.

Do You Have to Be Healed to Be Whole?

Childhood trauma leaves lasting imprints; healing involves integration and acknowledging the past as an act of self-compassion.

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.

Brain Injury May Reverse Pre-Injury Trauma Work

Brain injury often reactivates unresolved traumas, necessitating neurostimulation therapies and cognitive empathy for healing.

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I Was Drinking A Liter Of Vodka A Day. Then A Single Word From My Son Caused Me To Seek Help.

During my teenage years, I associated alcohol with the good times: birthdays, house parties and summer holidays. It wasn't until I left home for college that my drinking took a dark turn.

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The Impact of Social Expectations on Men's Depression

Depression in men often manifests as disconnection and shame, influenced by internalized masculinity ideals, and can be addressed through therapy.

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From 'Grumpy Old Man' to 'Irritable Male Syndrome'

Irritability in men often signals emotional distress rather than a clinical diagnosis, reflecting cultural norms around acceptable emotional expression.

The Impact of Social Expectations on Men's Depression

Depression in men often manifests as disconnection and shame, influenced by internalized masculinity ideals, and can be addressed through therapy.

From 'Grumpy Old Man' to 'Irritable Male Syndrome'

Irritability in men often signals emotional distress rather than a clinical diagnosis, reflecting cultural norms around acceptable emotional expression.

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There's a kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much you did today and everything to do with how many versions of yourself you performed. The tiredness isn't physical. It's the weight of translation between who you are privately and who each room requires you to become. - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from the cognitive load of managing multiple identities rather than just physical effort or workload.

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.

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Psychology says the loneliest generation in history isn't Gen Z - it's the boomers who raised everyone, hosted everything, and are now sitting in quiet houses wondering where everybody went - Silicon Canals

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.

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I used to be lonely and now I'm not, and the honest version of how that happened isn't that I found my people - it's that I stopped waiting for someone to come find me and quietly became someone worth finding - Silicon Canals

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.

Psychology says the loneliest generation in history isn't Gen Z - it's the boomers who raised everyone, hosted everything, and are now sitting in quiet houses wondering where everybody went - Silicon Canals

The loneliest generation today is not Gen Z, but the baby boomers who once held social connections together.

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.

I used to be lonely and now I'm not, and the honest version of how that happened isn't that I found my people - it's that I stopped waiting for someone to come find me and quietly became someone worth finding - Silicon Canals

Loneliness stems from perceived social isolation, not just being alone; true connection requires internal change rather than external circumstances.

Is Your Teen Moody or Something More?

Distinguishing normal teen behavior from concerning mental health issues is crucial for caregivers during adolescence.

5 Ways to Accept Yourself More Fully as an Autistic Person

Autism Acceptance Month encourages self-compassion and acceptance of autistic individuals, recognizing their unique experiences and challenges.

Underexposed? Social Anxiety and School Closure

The pandemic negatively impacted teens' social skills, increasing anxiety and hindering exposure therapy effectiveness.

The Unlived Life: Jung's Most Haunting Concept

Success can lead to an unsettling realization of the unlived life, where unfulfilled aspects of personality and desires remain hidden.

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.

I grew up lower middle class and the thing nobody explains is how the financial anxiety doesn't leave when the money arrives. You can have six months of savings and still feel the phantom weight of an empty account because your nervous system was calibrated in a house where the math never quite worked and it stored that frequency permanently - Silicon Canals

Chronic stress from childhood financial instability affects adult behavior and emotional responses to money.

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.

Conquering Social Anxiety: The Courage to Reach Out

Power and wealth do not shield individuals from anxiety or shame; honesty can lead to healing.

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.

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What's Really Happening When Your Thoughts Spiral at Night - Tiny Buddha

Anxiety serves as a messenger, revealing underlying fears rather than being an enemy to be eliminated.

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.

Conquering Social Anxiety: The Courage to Reach Out

Power and wealth do not shield individuals from anxiety or shame; honesty can lead to healing.

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.

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What's Really Happening When Your Thoughts Spiral at Night - Tiny Buddha

Anxiety serves as a messenger, revealing underlying fears rather than being an enemy to be eliminated.

When Love Masquerades as Depression

A man named Jim struggled with severe depression after accidentally causing his stepson's death during a skiing accident.

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Trapped and Alone: Fear of ICE Is Deepening Postpartum Isolation for Immigrant Mothers | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Immigrant mothers face isolation and stress during childbirth due to fears of deportation and separation from family.

Behind the Curtain of 'The Outsiders' Musical

Performers in emotionally intense productions experience a profound connection to their roles, impacting their physical and emotional states.

When Should We Be Over Our Trauma?

Healing from trauma is a complex process influenced by support, safety, and resources, not merely time.

Beyond Fertility: The Messages of Menstruation

Menstruation serves as a vital sign, reflecting overall health and influencing mood, cognition, and social awareness.

Psychology says keeping your phone on silent isn't a communication preference - it's a nervous system preference, and the people who need it most are often the ones who spent years being on-call for everyone else's emergencies - Silicon Canals

Constant phone notifications can trigger stress responses, leading some to keep their phones on silent as a protective measure for their nervous system.

When Therapy Treats You as the Problem to Fix

Distress can stem from internal issues, external context, or both, and recognizing this is crucial for effective therapy.

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What I Know About You Based on How Many of Your Friends Are Becoming Therapists

Many people are pursuing therapy careers, reflecting a broader existential crisis and changing values in society.

When Therapy Treats You as the Problem to Fix

Distress can stem from internal issues, external context, or both, and recognizing this is crucial for effective therapy.

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What I Know About You Based on How Many of Your Friends Are Becoming Therapists

Many people are pursuing therapy careers, reflecting a broader existential crisis and changing values in society.

Nature Is a Prescription for Connectedness

Connectedness to nature significantly enhances psychological health, while increased digital exposure negatively impacts our relationship with the natural world.

When Body Image and Menopause Mix

Menopause symptoms can worsen due to low body confidence and self-esteem.

Therapy in the Public Eye

Engaging methods in family assessments can lead to significant insights and relationship clarifications among family members.

Psychology says the reason self-improvement feels harder after 60 isn't diminished capacity - it's that for the first time you can't use the future as a consolation prize, which means you have to want the change for its own sake, right now, which is actually the only reason it ever worked - Silicon Canals

Self-improvement becomes urgent after sixty as the future feels limited and the time for change is now.

Mental breakdown': oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit

After six weeks stranded in the Gulf, one of the 20,000 seafarers trapped by Iran's chokehold on the strait of Hormuz is reaching their limit. We're at anchor, near dozens of loaded tankers. No one has moved an inch.

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The Pitt Paid Off Patrick Ball's $80,000 Student Loans

I paid off my student loans like three months into The Pitt, and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it. It's a huge burden to carry, and a lot of people carry it.

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I'm 66 and I just realized that the things I used to call my personality - punctual, tidy, self-sufficient, never dramatic - were survival strategies I developed before I was ten and kept running long after they stopped being necessary - Silicon Canals

Coping mechanisms developed in childhood can become mistaken for core personality traits, impacting adult behavior and identity.

What Baseball Taught Me About Being Myself

Adversity and self-acceptance are crucial for personal growth and resilience, especially for those who feel different.

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.

Two generations are currently arguing about work ethic when what they're actually arguing about is whether suffering should be a prerequisite for dignity. One generation believes it is because that was the deal they were offered. The other is trying to renegotiate. - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic stem from a broken contract between Boomers and Gen Z regarding dignity and economic stability.

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

There's a specific kind of grief that belongs to people who outgrew their hometown but never fully arrived anywhere else. They're not homesick for the place. They're homesick for the version of themselves that didn't yet know the place was too small. - Silicon Canals

Returning to one's hometown reveals a paradox of searching for a lost self rather than a changed place.

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

There's a specific kind of grief that belongs to people who outgrew their hometown but never fully arrived anywhere else. They're not homesick for the place. They're homesick for the version of themselves that didn't yet know the place was too small. - Silicon Canals

Returning to one's hometown reveals a paradox of searching for a lost self rather than a changed place.

Caring for an Autistic Child Amid War and Uncertainty

War deeply affects children and families, creating a need for targeted interventions to foster resilience.

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.

The quiet power of doing nothing - why highly sensitive people who protect their solitude aren't avoiding life, they're preserving the energy most people burn through by noon - Silicon Canals

Solitude is often undervalued in a culture that glorifies constant activity and productivity.

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.

The quiet power of doing nothing - why highly sensitive people who protect their solitude aren't avoiding life, they're preserving the energy most people burn through by noon - Silicon Canals

Solitude is often undervalued in a culture that glorifies constant activity and productivity.

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.

Digital Detox: When Fertility Forums Become Compulsion

Online fertility forums can provide support but may also increase anxiety and distress if used excessively.

Psychology explains people who grew up with very little affection become adults who are deeply uncomfortable being comforted - not because they don't need it but because need, expressed openly, was never safe, and the body that learned that keeps flinching from the very thing it was always asking for - Silicon Canals

Experiencing a lack of affection in childhood can lead to difficulties in accepting comfort and expressing needs in adulthood.

College Setbacks and Failure-How to Bounce Back Stronger

Setbacks in college are common, and self-compassion and supportive self-talk can help students recover and grow.

Psychology says people who describe their 70s as the best years of their life aren't looking back through a nostalgic filter - they've simply reached the age at which the things that were costing them the most have expired, and what remains when the performance obligations, the career pressure, and the need for approval all fall away at once is frequently the first honest version of a person's life they have ever been able to live - Silicon Canals

Older adults often experience increased life satisfaction as they shed psychological attachments that previously defined their identity.

Minimizing Unnecessary Drama

Increased drama leads to nervous system dysregulation, causing arguments and mood swings, but mindfulness can help mitigate this issue.

Navigating Parental Mental Illness

Children with mentally ill parents face social-emotional challenges and stigma, but a new book offers them validation and hope.

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.

Who Therapizes the Therapists?

Therapists often face mental health issues that can affect their ability to serve clients.

The Anatomy of a Public Breakdown

Recent leadership social media outbursts reflect narcissistic rage and a collapse in affect regulation, marked by profanity and threats.

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?

Neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions overlap significantly, complicating service provision and funding support despite potential benefits of conceptual separation.

Mental Health Attorneys and Psychiatric Interventions

Interventions are confrontations by family or friends to compel treatment, but they can lead to unexpected adverse events.

Teen Sleep Is Worsening, and Screens Aren't the Whole Story

Modern society's influences lead to significant sleep disturbances in teens, impacting their mental and physical health.

Not unique to war': millions of Americans suffer from moral injury. What's causing it?

Moral injury, recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, arises from actions contradicting deeply held beliefs, affecting mental health across various contexts.

What I Learned From George Costanza and "Groundhog Day"

Doing the opposite of one's instincts can lead to positive outcomes in life.

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.

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Google updates Gemini's mental health safeguards

Google's Gemini chatbot now features a crisis hotline module for better mental health support.

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Judith Rapoport obituary

Judith Rapoport significantly raised awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) through her influential book and research, demonstrating its neurological basis and prevalence.

My teenage daughter's OCD keeps getting worse. What can I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Adolescence often triggers OCD, leading to compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life and emotional well-being.

Judith Rapoport obituary

Judith Rapoport significantly raised awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) through her influential book and research, demonstrating its neurological basis and prevalence.

My teenage daughter's OCD keeps getting worse. What can I do? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Adolescence often triggers OCD, leading to compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life and emotional well-being.

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I thought I'd finish the album then die': how Angelo De Augustine came back from a medical nightmare

Angelo De Augustine faced a severe health crisis but persevered to complete his album Toil and Trouble amidst significant challenges.

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Living with agoraphobia: 'At my worst, I couldn't step outside my front door - I felt trapped'

Karina Mongan, 22, from Dublin, battles severe agoraphobia, which has previously left her housebound, and is determined to overcome it again.

Psychology says people who feel a persistent low-level sadness they cannot attribute to any specific cause aren't depressed in the clinical sense - they're experiencing the accurate emotional response to a life that has drifted, incrementally and without announcement, away from the one they meant to live, and the sadness is not a symptom, it is a signal, and signals are not treated, they are followed - Silicon Canals

Low-grade melancholy may signal a disconnect between current life and expectations, rather than being a symptom of depression.

Why Healing Yourself Can Trigger Survivor's Guilt

Healing can create survivor's guilt when it distances individuals from dysfunctional loved ones.

Psychology says people who've mastered not caring aren't detached - they went through a period of caring so much it nearly broke them, and came out the other side with a much shorter list - Silicon Canals

Mastering the art of not caring comes from exhaustion, not indifference, after deeply caring and learning what deserves emotional energy.

The Quiet Pain of Growing Up With a Workaholic Parent

Growing up with a workaholic parent can lead to emotional struggles in adulthood, including intimacy issues and internalized distress.

There is a specific kind of pride that belongs to people who grew up being told to figure it out. It looks like strength from the outside. From the inside it feels like a locked door they built so well they lost the key. - Silicon Canals

Self-reliance is a socially rewarded trauma response, often masking deeper emotional needs and issues within modern work culture.

There was a moment in my late twenties when I realized every close friendship I'd lost wasn't a relationship that ended. It was a version of myself that could only exist around those specific people, and the grief was never about them leaving. It was about that version of me having nowhere left to live. - Silicon Canals

Friendship dissolution often signifies the loss of a version of oneself rather than just the loss of a relationship.

I never text back and it's ruining my relationships

Bad texting is not a pathology; it reflects a lack of desire to respond.

From Coping to Compulsion: Stress, Alcohol, and the Brain

Alcohol disrupts brain systems that help manage stress and decision-making, potentially leading to relapse in alcohol use disorder.

What You Should Know About Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria

RSD is a reaction to perceived criticism, particularly in individuals with ADHD, leading to immediate emotional responses like rage or depression.

Is Searching for Memories of Childhood Trauma Helpful?

Understanding suffering through trauma is appealing but can distract from the need for compassion and treatment regardless of its cause.

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.

Is Too Much Information Fueling Your Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders have increased significantly, likely due to technology's impact on information overload and intolerance of uncertainty.

Psychology says people who were told they were gifted as children often grow into adults who avoid challenges - because their identity was built on being naturally good, not on getting better - Silicon Canals

Labeling children as 'gifted' can hinder their growth by tying their self-worth to innate talent rather than effort and improvement.

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