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Symptoms of bipolar disorder are seen on a spectrum from severe depression to extreme mania89

How to tell if you have Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by severe disturbances in mood. People suffering from bipolar disorder, a term which has replaced the outdated ‘manic depression‘, go...

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The Tragedy of MENTAL ILLNESS

(Please note this Hub is NOT a criticism of Emergency Room staff in any way.) There's an epidemic out there today. It's everywhere. Misunderstood and shunned, mental illness is as common as any other disease...

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Yes, Virginia, There Is Something Called Clinical Depression

Just recently I was part of an online discussion about whether or not depression is a real medical disorder as opposed to simply being “a wrong mindset”. Having suffered from clinical depression for 20+...

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The Basics of Self-Injurious Behavior

Self-Injurious Behavior, also known as Self-Mutilation (or more commonly Cutting), describes behaviors in which an individual causes physical harm to their own body. While making small cuts on one’s arms or...

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My Darkest Journey: Depression

Depression is a dark, ugly monster that consumes your mind with a spreading sensation of darkness. I know about depression first-hand. For one year of my life, I survived the clutch of this evil monster from...

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Christianity - Depression

Though I refer to Christians primarily throughout this article, whatever your faith, a lot of these truths apply. If anyone finds anything in this article offensive, please let me know. I am not trying to be...

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Depression Description

Describes depression, shows examples and gives advice followed by links.

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Help and Hope for Those Suffering with Depression - Practical Advice that Works

I just watched a movie on tv titled CrazyLove. Everyone should watch this movie. It accurately portrays a young woman trying to please everyone and keep her life structured and controlled, up to her high...

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The hidden costs of clinical depression

The hidden costs of clinical depression include financial, relationship, education/work attendance, physical, social, and even traditional lifetime successes.

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Depression and Major Depression

Depression Depression and Major Depression Many people will be surprised when they find out that I have suffered major depression for most of my life. Although there are many types of depression,...

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