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11 April 2020

ADHD ● anxiety ● informative article ● autism ● depression ● psychotic disorders

Autism and mental health disorders accompanying autism in adults

What are spectrum disorders? Autism and spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties with communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviours or interests. The disorders that fall on the autism spectrum are autism, Asperger syndrome and atypical autism...
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3 April 2020

self harm ● depression ● personal story ● therapy ● trauma ● bipolar disorder ● personality disorders

Me and mental disorders: a story about stigma, diagnoses, and recovery

I've been hearing pretty much all my 20-something life 'think positive' or 'stop thinking negative' or 'if you think negative that's all you'll attract'. Sure, it's easy enough for a 'normal' person to push away less pleasant thoughts, but what about someone who tries and tries again and again and fails...

30 March 2020

medication ● self-care ● stress ● therapy ● trauma ● bipolar disorder ● PTSD ● informative article ● depression

Bipolar disorder: everything you need to know

What is bipolar disorder? The term 'bipolar' is often misused to describe a person whose mood and/or emotions can change rapidly within a few moments. This phenomenon is actually called emotional instability, and it is not a mental health disorder...