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Personality disorder
BBC — A personality is the collection of ways we think, feel and behave, making each of us an individual and allowing us to interact with other people. But for some of us, this isn't the case. Parts of your personality make it hard for you to live with ...More…
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
BBC — Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects one million people in the UK About one in every 50 people are affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at some point in their lives, one million people in the UK. OCD usually starts in the teens or ...More…
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Schizophrenia
BBC — Schizophrenia is often associated with violence in the media - but this is the exception rather than the rule. Many people with schizophrenia live a stable life, work, and maintain relationships. Schizophrenia is a disorder which affects ...More…
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Dealing with mental illness
BBC — Have you ever worried excessively, felt depressed or anxious without knowing why, felt someone was a threat to your wellbeing, thought about suicide as an escape - or abused alcohol or drugs to self-treat a psychological problem? Mental disorders ...More…
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Psychotic symptoms
BBC — Our moods are rarely completely stable and the world would be a very boring place if they were, but in bipolar disorder, mood swings aren't like normal highs and lows, they're much more intense. Bipolar (also known as manic depression) causes ...More…
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Who can help?
BBC — There may be a time when your family and friends don't have the expertise to help - and you might wonder where to turn next. This section explains some of the individual therapies available and the terms associated with them and their ...More…
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A good state of mind
BBC — Emotional wellbeing is about how we feel, think and behave. Nobody feels blissfully happy, thinks positive thoughts and behaves sensibly all the time - but if you're in a generally good state of mind, it's much easier to enjoy life. Looking after ...More…
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Those little white pills...
BBC — At times, medication may be necessary. Almost all drugs have side effects, ranging from lethargy and headaches to dizziness and restlessness. To make informed choices, it's very important to be aware of their usefulness and what side effects may ...More…
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Helping someone who is depressed
BBC — A look at what depression is, its symptoms and how common it is. Depression affects one in five people at some point in their lives. Anyone can get low at times, but with depression, the feelings don't go away quickly or become so bad they ...More…
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Anxiety, panic and phobias
BBC — The symptoms of anxiety disorder, panic attacks and phobias. We all feel anxious from time to time - it's a part of normal life. But, for one in ten people, their anxiety is so bad it dominates their life. Panic and phobias are ways in which ...More…
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Mental health organisations
BBC — The following organisations have been selected to provide information and other sources of support. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive. Free, confidential phone line you can call when you're feeling down. Confidential listening ...More…
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Better relationships
BBC — How to prevent negative thoughts from damaging your relationships When close relationships based on intimacy and trust go wrong, whether they're sexual or not, it affects our mental and emotional wellbeing deeply. The first step towards dealing ...More…