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What’s the Difference Between a Personality Disorder and a Mood Disorder?

It’s often hard to tell the difference between mental health conditions—particularly for those untrained in psychology. Talking to your doctor or another treatment specialist is the best way to get insight into what you’re facing. However, breaking down the difference between mood disorders and personality disorders can also help. Key Characteristics of Mood Disorders Mood …

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Types of Mental Illness

June 25, 2020 July 16, 2020 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Trauma & PTSD

With so many possible types of mental illness, knowing when you or someone you love suffer one of these conditions is difficult. You need a doctor’s help in determining your mental health status, particularly if you also suffer a dual diagnosis of addiction. Whether you suffer one of the many types of mental illness or …

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Parents who Accommodate OCD Behaviors May Worsen the Condition

May 4, 2020 June 9, 2020 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, News and Research, Personality Disorders

As parents, we want to do what is best for our children. However, when mental health conditions come into play, the “best thing” may not always be clear. For instance, for parents whose children struggle with OCD, working with them, and accommodating their needs may seem ideal. After all, it’s all about making sure that …

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Scrupulosity: OCD Misunderstood

February 20, 2020 January 27, 2020 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health, News and Research, Personality Disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is nothing new, but a misunderstood form of OCD may very well be. For example, some of the millions of people suffering from OCD actually have scrupulosity, a form of OCD that exhibits an excessive concern with sin that goes well beyond the norm for the average individual’s religious beliefs. What …

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Early Signs of Hoarding in Children

February 19, 2020 March 17, 2020 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health, Personality Disorders

Is your child “messy” or is he/she exhibiting early signs of hoarding? It’s not unusual for a parent to walk into their child’s room and find it looks like a bomb went off inside. The floor is littered with clothing, food wrappers, last night’s homework or permission slips, and the bed seems unable to accommodate …

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms

October 29, 2019 October 28, 2019 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personality Disorders

Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms can rule someone’s life if left untreated. A narcissistic personality disorder falls under the 10 types of personality disorders defined by the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Consequently, symptoms take control of relationships with family and friends. Do you suspect that you or your loved one …

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Do I Have a Dependent Personality Disorder?

August 13, 2019 August 23, 2019 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Recovery

Others frequently tell you that you’re clingy. You recognize that your fear of having others leave you is out of the ordinary. It causes you to wonder, “Do I have a dependent personality disorder?” Will you need residential treatment for dependent personality disorder? Here’s what you need to know. Do I Have a Dependent Personality …

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Am I Bipolar?

August 3, 2019 August 22, 2019 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders

Am I bipolar? This is a question that many people may ask about themselves, and the answer may not always be immediately apparent. Anyone asking, “Do I have a bipolar disorder?” should read on to learn more about the symptoms of bipolar disorder and how it can be addressed safely. It’s important to know so …

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Close to One Third of Children with Bipolar Disorder May Also Have Autism

September 8, 2015 September 8, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Personality Disorders

Bipolar disorder (BPD) shows up in around one percent of all children. The disorder is marked by extreme mood swings ranging from mania (high energy and euphoria) to depression. BPD also produces flashes of anger and even aggression. Irritability and aggressiveness are also common to autism.

The Latest Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia Is … Aspirin?

May 3, 2015 January 17, 2022 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia is among the most debilitating of all mental illnesses and affects approximately 24 million people around the world. Without effective treatment, people with schizophrenia may be unable to function independently from day to day.