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Surviving Borderline Personality Disorder: Tips for Managing Symptoms

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a debilitating condition that affects a person’s mood, behavior, and relationships.

Symptoms of BPD can include intense emotions, impulsivity, and a fear of abandonment, among others. Living with BPD can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help individuals manage their symptoms and live a fulfilling life.

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How to Support Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Friends and Family

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a challenging condition to manage, not just for the person with the condition but also for their loved ones.

The intense emotions and impulsive behavior associated with BPD can be difficult for others to understand and can place a strain on relationships. However, with the right support and understanding, it is possible to help someone with BPD manage their symptoms and lead a fulfilling life.

In this article, we’ll explore some strategies for helping someone with BPD, including understanding the condition, developing coping skills, and seeking professional help.

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Depression and Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction and depression often go hand-in-hand.

In many cases, people with a gambling addiction may also have depression or may develop depression as a result of their gambling behavior. This connection between the two disorders can make treatment especially challenging, as it may be necessary to address both conditions simultaneously in order to achieve a successful outcome.

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Cannabis and Mental Health 101

Cannabis is a drug that comes from the cannabis plant – but just because it’s a plant, it doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous.

It is commonly used for recreational and medical purposes, and it has become more socially acceptable in recent years. However, cannabis use can have negative impacts on mental health, particularly for people who are already struggling with mental illness.

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Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is a serious illness that affects millions of people

Sometimes, it can feel hard to evaluate your own behavior (or someone else’s). Here are some questions to ask yourself about your gambling habits.

Signs to watch out for

You are preoccupied by constant thoughts about gambling. If you find yourself constantly thinking about gambling, either about the last time you gambled, when you plan to gamble next, or how you can acquire more money to gamble with; it might be a sign of an unhealthy relationship with the activity. Thinking about it occasionally, or once in awhile, is one thing, but if it begins to cloud your vision and consume your mind, you may have a problem with gambling.
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Substance abuse in men

Substance abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender.

However, men face unique challenges when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these challenges stem from cultural norms or stereotypes about masculinity. Others stem from biological differences between genders. Regardless of why they may be more susceptible to substance abuse, men are just as likely to suffer consequences if they do not seek treatment.
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Mental health in the transgender community

Mental health concerns are commonplace – about 1 in 5 people experience them during any given year.

However, the rates among transgender individuals are even higher. Many transgender people suffer from one or more mental health issues.

While there are many reasons why transgender individuals may suffer from mental illness, one reason is because of the negative attitudes held towards transgender people. Transgender people are often treated poorly, and can face discrimination and harassment simply because of how they identify themselves. Some transgender people also face physical attacks, including rape and murder.
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