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  • The Untold Truths About the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder  By : Tim F Clark
    The symptoms of Bipolar disorder can be subtle and vary from person to person, but early and accurate identification of this disorder is critical.
  • Bipolar Disorder: What You Need to Know!  By : Tim F Clark
    Bipolar disorder is an extremely serious affliction - find out how it often shows up in people's lives.
  • Autism - The Best Autism Treatment Options  By : Nick Clipton
    A typical day may begin with a physical activity in an effort to help develop coordination and body awareness.
  • Anorexia requires immediate therapy  By : Jennifer B. Baxt, LMFT, LMHC
    Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that affects way too many people, especially young teenage girls who are trying to liken themselves to their idols, such as movie stars or well known singers.
  • Available Treatment Ways of Mental Illness  By : Robert II Smith
    In the recent past, prevalent perception on some severe mental disorders was dismal, and is considered to be marked by lifelong deterioration. Schizophrenia, for example, was seen by health professionals as having a downhill course. Emil Kraepelin, a leading psychiatrist in the beginning of 20th century, judged schizophrenia as hopeless that he named the disorder as “dementia praecox” or premature dementia. His writings had painted a negative concept of severe mental illness, followed by others influenced by his perceptions which were written in textbooks for decades.
  • Reasons for Occurrence of Mental Illness  By : Robert II Smith
    The occurrence of mental illness can be caused by different factors or a combination of these several factors. Different explanations are offered by different schools of thought, such as biological, psychological or social explanations for causing mental illness. Current theories however, have mostly acknowledged that all three contribute in varying amounts to a person’s mental ill-health. Many psychiatric diseases can be classified as syndromes, or the association of several clinically recognizable features that do not always have a single cause.
  • Mental Illness  By : Robert II Smith
    A term generally referred to as mental illness is used to describe a diseases or condition affecting the brain which affects the way a person thinks, behaves, feels and his/her relation to others and surroundings. A person suffering from this condition would often be unable to cope with life’s daily routines and demands.
  • OCD: Extreme Rites of Anxiety  By : Monch Bravante
    Some superstitions and rituals seem harmless and may actually help us to become productive and produce positive results. However, when these rituals are taken to extremes and begin to affect normal daily function, it becomes an anxiety disorder that may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • How Autism Awareness Can Help Your Family  By : Melissa Fox
    Though autism was first discovered and diagnosed as early as 1943, some aspects of this disorder still remain a baffling mystery for experts.
  • What is Ablutophobia  By : Jennifer B. Baxt, LMFT, LMHC
    What is ablutophobia? With so many different phobias out there, it will come as little surprise that there is a phobia that refers to people who are afraid to bathe, or wash.
  • What Is Happening To Our Children  By : Catherine Harvey
    A look at how the premature onset of puberty can have an effect on adult health and life insurance.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder  By : Jennifer B. Baxt, LMFT, LMHC
    Seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD affects many people every year. This type of depression is often found among those who go through bouts of depression that seem to occur in a pattern related to the seasons and time of year
  • Bulimia nervosa | Bulimia symptoms | Bulimia treatment  By : Alexx
    The term bulimia means excessive or abnormal desire for food which is better described as ox-hunger. Bulimia Nervosa disorder has the character of repeating occurrence of binge eating which develops the person with lack of sense. For more about binge eating, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, visit: http://www.eatingdisordersonline.com
  • Faster Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  By : Jason Jantzi
    This article describes how OCD can be managed more effectively when you take an active role in observing the symptoms and treatment results.
  • Bulimia Is Not a Diet Plan  By : Ksana Vera
    Bulimia is not a diet plan. Bulimia is not an activity that some people choose to join in on. Bulimia is a serious addiction problem that can destroy your life and your physical and mental health. Those who have bulimia have an abnormal dependency on the feeling they get from controlling their own body to the point of going against one of the strongest primal urges we have.
  • Secrets to Binge Eating Disorder Treatment  By : Jason Jantzi
    Discover the easy steps to taking control of your binge eating disorder
  • The secrets to agoraphobia  By : Thomas Bronson
    Many of us have heard of mental disorders, and most of us think that only certain people become afflicted with these conditions. However this is simply not the case. Mental disorders include panic attacks, anxiety disorders and social anxieties as well. These attacks can range from mild discomfort to debilitating agoraphobia and this is a condition that can strike anyone.
  • Anorexia, bulimia: these disorders appear also after 40 years  By : Patou
    The disorders of the food habits, like the anorexia or the bulimia, are not any prerogative of the teenagers.
  • Mood Disorders Might Be Genetically Linked  By : Harvey D. Ong
    It has been established that bipolar disorder is something that can be inherited, even if the specific genetic trigger has yet to be positively identified. However, some recent evidence has come to implicate other mood disorders as being genetically caused. Further study is needed due to the nature of mood disorders, but the theory is gaining strength.
  • Social Anxiety Disorder: Holiday Spoiler  By : Monch Bravante
    Shyness may range from mild social awkwardness to totally inhibiting social phobia, more commonly known as social anxiety disorder (SAD). By facing their fears and acquiring conversational skills, shy people can eventually overcome their shyness. However, exposure to fearful situations fails to desensitize people with SAD.
  • Sleep Deprivation and Psychiatric Disorders Affinity  By : CECILL ARTATES
    According to the research, lack of sleep can lead to a loss of concentration and memory and it can make people more sluggish and reduce motor skills, and can even weaken the immune system. But it also increases activity in the parts of the brain related to a variety of psychiatric disorders.
  • Drug Addiction Riding Behind Mental Illness?  By : Harvey D. Ong
    For many years, experts have noted that most drug addicts are also suffering from mental health problems, such as social anxiety disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. Recent studies have shown that if the brain is suffering from a psychological disorder, it makes the body more vulnerable to addiction.
  • Identifying The Two Common Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia  By : Rcon Franchesca
    This article talks about anorexia and bulimia eating disorders. These types of eating disorders should be taken seriously, for these can bring serious damage to one’s physical and emotional conditions. The article clearly differentiates the two eating disorders in order to help readers know their different aspects.
  • You Are Not Alone There Are Famous People With Eating Disorders  By : Allison Thompson
    Today not only are famous people affected with eating disorders but the normal people are as well. Yet when people think of famous people with eating disorders the name that springs to most peoples minds is that of Karen Carpenter, who suffered from anorexia.
  • What Is Eating Disorders Bulimia About  By : Kerris Samson
    Yes, we all have heard of anorexia and it is now the most commonly recognized of all eating disorders by the medical community. But for those that suffer from the eating disorder known as Bulimia it is important that they same emphasis is placed on treating it as anorexia. For many eating disorders, bulimia included their are many health problems associated with them.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Autism  By : Roberto Bell
    Parents or caregivers are usually the first ones to notice the signs and symptoms of autism in a child under three years of age. At birth, the signs and symptoms of autism are not necessarily noticeable, and it may take a little while to distinguish the behavior.
  • Mental Health Stigma  By : David McEvoy
    Despite the increase in publicity surrounding mental health and mental health issues, there is still a lack of understanding about mental health in general.
  • Priorities of Mental Development  By : Stephen Campbell
    Mind is one of the most important parts of human body and everything in life starts and ends with the mind. It is the mind that determines the destiny of an individual's life.
  • Mom, Please Help: a True Anorexia Bulimia Story.Part 3  By : Irina Webster
    I knew absolutely nothing about anorexia, except what a had read about movie stars who supposedly had all these kinds of problems through the stress of keeping thin for their careers, but Amy was only a little girl.
  • Unlocking the Mysteries of Depression and Bipolar Disorder  By : Monch Bravante
    The article focuses on the studies made to treat bipolar disorder --- a condition that is characterized by frequent mood swings, mania, and severe depression. The article also cites the number of treatments and medications that are currently available in the market; as well as the new developments being made in the area of DNA research for the purpose of finding a treatment for the said disorder.
  • Cause of Bulimia Nervosa  By : Irina Webster
    Bulimia is one of the most rapidly increasing psychological problems around nowadays. But what causes bulimia? Is it an extreme response to Western society pressure on young girls and women to be slim?
  • Can You Fight Bulimia And Other Food Addictions With Natural Medicine  By : Irina Webster
    Many methods have been tried to kick a food addiction. The most beneficial methods are probably the ones which involved changing a person's way of thinking and dealing with emotions. But I also found that some herbal therapy can help you to fight your food addiction also.
  • Mom, Please Help: a True Anorexia - Bulimia Story. Part 2  By : Irina Webster
    After major disappointment at school when she failed to be picked to perform in tge Christams extravaganza Amy was inconsolable she screamed and yelled and cried and cried. I tried to consol her by saying there is always next year, it was not your fault you were sick, but nothing could make her stop being upset.
  • Mom, Please Help: a True Anorexia - Bulimia Story. Part 1  By : Irina Webster
    Well, I guess it was 11 years ago I started to notice something was not right with Amy. She had just turned 13 when I caught her always looking at herself in the mirror...
  • Size Zero, the Obesity Epidemic and the Quest for Perfection  By : Matthew Smith
    With the nation getting larger and the models on our catwalks getting smaller, this article takes a look at the causes of obesity, the worrying rise of anorexia and asks do any of us feel normal?
  • Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome-Get Out of Mental Jail  By : Sara Mendez
    Memories are a part of everyone's life, they help make us who we are today. Memories can be happy, sad, funny, or in some cases traumatic. Sometimes we wish we could hold on to the happy memories forever and forget all the sad or traumatic ones in an instant. Alas this is just wishful thinking, but what is this were possible, think about how different your life would be.
  • Tips To Treat And Prevent Size Zero Eating Disorder  By : Sandra Kim Leong
    Many anorexics hope to attain a size zero body shape. However, their obsessive behavior can have disastrous consequences. To retrain the mind, learn how to adopt purposeful and conscious eating.
  • Autism seen by the alternative medicine  By : David Yuri
    The spiritual view on autism underlines the fact that limitation and pain can be transformed into meaningful experiences; the alternative medicine believes that autism is to be regarded as a complex disorder that has many layers that are linked to a single root. Spiritual approaches can help people to understand the true reasons behind these hardships; true understanding comes in various layers that are all related to autism because each of them is to be viewed as having its own rights and reaso
  • Bulimia Recovery is Linked to Family Therapy  By : Irina Webster
    Family and home therapy are probably two of the most important aspects in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. Recovery for the sufferer will happen at home, over time, and living alongside parents, siblings and other family members.
  • Eating Disorders and Prozac  By : Irina Webster
    Prozac is the most common prescribed medication for eating disorders.But how helpful is it really?
  • Anorexia and Ecstasy Have the Same Nature  By : Irina Webster
    The mystery of anorexia biochemical cause could be unraveled. But there are other causes involved in developing anorexia.
  • Beyond Bipolar Disorder  By : Sharron Nixon
    Tips and suggestions for dealing with bipolar disorder
  • Battling with Bipolar Disorder  By : Sharron Nixon
    Tips, articles and suggestions to arm yourself for the battle with bipolar disorder.
  • Mental Health Disorder Information  By : simon jones
    There are many different types of mental health disorders, any of which could affect any one of us at any time of our lives regardless of our age, gender, background or status. The most common type of mental health disorders are anxiety and depression related disorders.
  • Autism And Disability - Why Little Things Can Mean A Lot  By : Jean Shaw
    I know we all live in a busy world but most of us could, if we wanted, spare a few hours a month to help someone in need.
  • Mental Health Services  By : David McEvoy
    Mental health problems are common with around 25% of the population believed to be suffering from some form of mental health problem at any point in time.
  • Do you hide in the closet and then wonder why mental illness has you in a tizzy?  By : Mary Logan
    If you are a family member who deals with another’s mental illness, chances are your life can get very full and often confusing. OK, so your life has changed. Things are a bit different after the diagnosis of a family member’s illness. It could be a daughter with bi-polar, a husband with clinical depression or your own sudden experiences with panic disorder. I hope this article about healthy boundaries helps.
  • What Are The Symptons of Bipolar Disorder?  By : Chris Marshall
    Mood swings are an every day occurance for many of us but when these mood swings become more extreme then it is possible that it could be down to more than just your mood. One possible answer to severe and intense mood swings could be bipolar disorder, a form of manic depression, where the sufferer can display behaviours ranging from deep depression to extreme elation or 'highs' on a frequent basis.
  • Mental Health Disorder  By : David McEvoy
    There are many different types of mental health disorders, any of which could affect any one of us at any time of our lives regardless of our age, gender, background or status. The most common type of mental health disorders are anxiety and depression related disorders.
  • Warning Signs of Mental Health for Teenagers  By : Ivanovich Cuxev
    Well, the most critical stage of anybody's life considered by most is the teenage period. The boys and girls undergo a lot of physical changes during this time.
  • Community Mental Health  By : David McEvoy
    People suffering from mental health problems often need a lot of support and understanding in order to be able to cope with their lives. Most people experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression will speak to their doctor in the first instance and many will find that is all that’s required.
  • How To Detect For Autism  By : Sandra Kim Leong
    Your child may have certain odd behavior that differs from the rest of the children his age. Or he may have difficulty socialising. You may begin to suspect if he is autistic. Read this article to find out more.
  • Autism - It May Not Be A Living Nightmare But Is A Reason To Worry  By : Jean Shaw
    Autism is a lifelong disability and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It may or may not be a "living nightmare" but it certainly is a worry.
  • Autism - One Reason I Wish Time Would Stand Still  By : Jean Shaw
    On the television the other morning someone described autism as a "living nightmare". I'm not sure I'd personally go that far yet but it certainly is a major concern - at least for the parents.
  • Mentally Ill Juvenile Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison  By : Scott Wasserman
    A mentally ill juvenile was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 50 years. While he deserves to spend his life in prison, we must face the reality of mental illness to prevent future tragedies.
  • Caffeine And The Psychotic Woman  By : Jim Brown
    Caffeine is a drug. Caffeine is a stimulant. Caffeine increases the feeling of being alert and energized. Continual caffeine use creates a tolerance to caffeine which results in the need for and more caffeine to achieve the same amount of stimulation.
  • Suffering From Emotional Dependency  By :
    This article is about keeping your self-esteem when you are given to someone else to care for you. For some people their caregiver is their enemy.
  • Bulimia: A Dangerous Secret  By : Scott Meyers
    It has been said that bulimia is in fact the most secretive of all eating disorders. The individual suffering from bulimia learns to keep the eating disorder sometimes hides their condition from public view for many years.
  • Diagnosing Cases of Anorexia  By : Scott Meyers
    Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that many know but few talk about. It's a disorder that can be very shameful, and difficult to conquer. Many anorexics are in denial about their condition.
  • Can Handwriting Help Diagnose Mental Illness?  By : Jimmy Cox
    Handwriting is one way to determine how an individual has adapted to a mental illness, which is an intelligence change. Many psychologists have pointed out the consistent relationship between the mind and the body. None of them, however, has attempted to discover the actual bridge between the two.
  • The Issue Of Mental Health  By : Scotch Q. Ennis..
    Mental health is a term thrown about a lot -- true particularly over the last few decades -- but the full meaning of mental health is typically overlooked. When casual discussions of mental health occur, the focus is often on serious mental disorders: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sociopathic behavior, and even Alzheimer's. What's left out in such conversations is that mental health is a factor is all of our lives: every one of us.
  • The Truth About Bulimia  By : Ksana Vera
    Un-recovered Bulimics do not understand or know the truth concerning bulimia. Contrary to the common misconception, vomiting does not control weight loss. Ok, so then what really happens? The truth is that the body adapts to the situation in which it finds itself. Bulimics need to understand that only they can control the way their body looks by eating well and exercising it daily.
  • Mental Health Problem  By : David McEvoy
    Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of biochemical, psychological, environmental and even genetic factors can all play a role in triggering a mental health problem.
  • Mental Health  By : David McEvoy
    What is it to have good mental health? At a basic level, mental health could be described as the absence of mental illness; however, the whole issue surrounding mental health and mental illness is highly complex and therefore what constitutes mental health is not easy to define.
  • Know The Health Risks For Eating Disorder Prevention  By : Sandra Kim Leong
    What can happen to your body when you develop an eating disorder? Find out the health consequences whether you are an anorexic, bulimic or a binge eater.
  • What Is Bipolar Disorder?  By : Faye B. Roberts
    Bipolar disorder, known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that creates unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings from overly "high" and/or irritability to sadness and hopelessness, and then back again, and can have periods of normal moods in between.
  • Nocturnal Eating Disorder: A Rare Kind of Eating Disorder?  By : Scott Meyers
    Sleep eating syndrome (called Nocturnal Eating Disorder, or NED) is a type of sleeping disorder in which the patient eats while clinically asleep. As a result of unconscious sleep eating, the patient often consumes extra calories and gains weight.
  • Pica: Another Important Eating Disorder  By : Scott Meyers
    When one thinks about eating disorders, the first illnesses that come to mind are the more commonly occurring eating problems, such as anorexia and bulimia. Few realize that there are actually many other types of eating disorders, which can be equally serious for those who suffer from them.
  • Making Sense of Erythrophobia  By : Gary Ambrosh
    Most people in society today suffer from some sort of phobia. In other words, they have an apparently groundless dread of something. There is a whole list of fears that innumerable people suffer from, although a few of of them may be extremely unheard of. One that falls into the latter category is Erythrophobia, or the fear of excessive blushing.
  • All About Bulimia  By : Scott Meyers
    One of the most prevalent eating disorders within our society today is bulimia. It's a disease that is often thought of as being merely a physical manifestation. Few realize that bulimia is actually a mental condition which causes the sufferer to regurgitate their food.
  • Could Your Loved One’s Anger Really Be Bipolar Disorder?  By : David Oliver
    Are you involved in a close relationship with someone whose occasional outbursts of temper at times shock and surprise you? While people can and often do become overwhelmed by negative emotions that they’re unable to handle without having a major psychiatric disorder, there is also the possibility that your loved one is suffering from bipolar disorder – and that’s what is causing these angry eruptions.
  • Getting To Know What Autism Is  By : Sandra Kim Leong
    Find out from this article what is autism and the myths surrounding it.
  • Autistic Adults - Why We Should Worry  By : Jean Shaw
    Autism is on the increase and all these autistic children will grow up into autistic adults. They'll all have to leave school eventually so where will they go and what will they do?
  • Factors that May Contribute to Eating Disorders  By : Scott Meyers
    Eating disorders represent a range of complex afflictions that can difficult to understand. Even health professionals today do not have a complete understanding of eating disorders.
  • An Overview of Eating Disorders  By : Scott Meyers
    In a society that is increasingly placing standards of beauty upon the youths of our population, people are at more of a risk than ever of developing an eating disorder.
  • Are You Ashamed Of A Loved One With Bipolar Disorder?  By : David Oliver
    Being labeled with mental illness has long been a stigma, and stigma often produces shame. Stigma, by definition, means disapproval and disgrace, and by practice stigma sets a person apart from a group, fostering an ‘us versus them’ mentality. Ultimately stigma means prejudice and discrimination in society.
  • Compulsive Gamblers – Five ways to detect one?  By : stephenstewart
    If the truth be known probably more of us know at least one compulsive gambler than actually realize it. By this I mean it is probably more common than you realize and it is just that we don't really know what are the correct signs that we need to look for.
  • Can Abortion Be Harmful To A Woman With Bipolar Disorder?  By : David Oliver
    If a woman has bipolar disorder, can an abortion have a negative impact on her mental health?
  • What Comes Under Autism Disorder Spectrum?  By : Sandra Kim Leong
    What makes up the spectrum for autism disorders? Find out in this article.
  • What You Need To Know About Bipolar Disease  By : Riley Hendersen
    When many people hear the words, 'bipolar disease', they immediately think of people placed in straitjackets and carted off to the nearest asylum. Many of those very same people are unaware that bipolar disease is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States.
  • Social Security and Bipolar Disorder  By : Clara Myers
    People suffering from Bipolar Disorder are often forced to file a disability claim. However, navigating the labyrinth of bureaucracy to win a claim requires a specialized information source.
  • The Root Cause for Bulimia. How Food Can Affect Mood and Behavior  By : Ksana Vera
    Scientific findings are beginning to show that not only what you eat, but the time of your meals and various nutrients that are ingested can actually have amazing affects on both the moods and behavior of humans.
  • How To Identify A Bipolar Symptom  By : Riley Hendersen
    Bipolar disorder is defined as a mental condition in which a person's moods can alternate between levels of depression and manic highs which may last for days, weeks or even months. Knowing what the condition is and signs of a bipolar symptom can help procure early treatment and enhance chances of maintaining a relatively normal lifestyle.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa  By : Ksana Vera
    Bulimia nervosa is eating disorder. Signs and Symptoms. Bulimia can be deadly. Recovered bulimic is sharing her story about the long way to complete recovery.
  • Anorexia Statistics Show High Mortality Rate  By : Gerd C. Pacher
    What are the facts and statistics of anorexia nervosa, the most dangerous of all eating disorders? Nobody knows that anorexia has a mortality rate higher than most cancers.
  • Can Your Diet Cause An Eating Disorder Like Anorexia?  By : Gerd C. Pacher
    Almost everybody has tried a diet in his life. A diet is nothing else than a change in what and how we eat. Did you ever think of eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia when you made a diet?
  • Successful Treatment of Bipolar Disease  By : Riley Hendersen
    Like many other mental disorders, Bipolar disease cannot be cured. With proper treatment, however, those suffering from Bipolar disease can manage their disorder. A good prognosis depends largely on the individual and the way in which they manage their disorder.
  • Is Bipolar The Root of Genius?  By : Riley Hendersen
    Although it may not always be the case, it seems that as we look through history, some of the most creative people who have shared our planet have suffered from Bipolar Disorder. So does the emotional instability of Bipolar disorder bring about genius?
  • 5 Ways to stay connected to someone suffering from mental illness  By : Mary Logan
    Dealing with mental illness in the family can put a strain on family relationships. Here are five ways to stay connected to someone with mental illness.
  • How To Love And Live With Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder  By : Scott Shurian
    Giving unconditional love for Bipolar disorder patients is a tough job. It is not easy to express love when you are being turned away from, disrespected or even ill-treated.
  • The Journey To End Compulsive Hair Pulling  By : Abby Rohrer
    Sometimes a journey begins when you have the ability to look at something in an entirely different way. For me, this change in perspective began when I decided to free myself from the inability to stop hair pulling after years of professional treatment proved unsuccessful.
  • Bipolar Disorder Is More Than Just Mood Swings  By : Riley Hendersen
    During the course of our lives, we all experience ups and downs. While we may find these mood changes bothersome, they do not disrupt our lives. In some people, more specifically those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, mood changes are so drastic and severe that those suffering from the disorder often cannot function in the normal world.
  • Bulimia The Dangerous Secret  By : Mike Herman
    Bulimia is an eating disorder that is easy to keep secret. It's said, not surprisingly, that bulimia is the most secretive of all eating disorders. Why is that? The bulimic learns to keep the eating disorder a secret and easily hides their disorder from the public and even their family for many years
  • Dementia Sundowning - A Pattern Of Deterioration  By : Andi Michaels
    People with various forms of dementia including Alzheimer's disease are often found to be at their emotional best at earlier points in the day. Caretakers often report that as the day progresses the patient's memory and emotional well-being deteriorate, this is often referred to as "sundowning".
  • 12 Powerful Ideas To Help You Claim Your Freedom From Hair Pulling  By : Abby Rohrer
    Here are some powerful ideas to help you see your situation in a new way and to move forward to completely free yourself from trichotillomania.
  • Learn More About Bulimia  By : Mike Herman
    One of the most common eating disorders within our society today is bulimia, which also known as bulimia nervosa.
  • Here Is What You Need To Know About Anorexia  By : Mike Herman
    With live in today high standards of beauty, falsly influenced by the media, and it brings on the eating disorders that so many are effected by with disorder such as anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
  • Hair Pulling is A Creative Way to Cope  By : Abby Rohrer
    Trichotillomania, also known as compulsive hair pulling, is a disorder that causes people to pull out the hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the body. For up to fifteen million Americans, it's a way to cope with life difficulties and uncomfortable feelings and beliefs.
  • Life as a Compulsive Overeater  By : Ken Hassman
    This article talks of the struggles of being a compulsive overeater and the cycle of weight loss and weight gain.
  • Review of Milkowitz's Bipolar Disorder Guide for Patient and Family Members  By : Borat Sagidiev

    If you're the parent or family member of a person with Bipolar disorder, you'll want to head to the bookstore. While there are lots of good reference books, ranging from clinical study guides to "how to" on coping mechanisms for people with Bipolar disorder, to family survival guides, one of the best is Mikowitz's Bipolar Disorder Guide for Patient and Family Members, currently in its second edition.

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