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Children are often far more perceptive than the adults in their lives are aware, and this is especially true in cases of parental separations and the ensuing child custody disputes. Blame, guilt, and other hostilities sometimes get broadcast in front of – or even directly toward – children. These events can take a physical and…

In the Digital Era, it is almost impossible to avoid doing some shopping online, as many online stores carry things you might want or need that are not easy to find in regular brick-and-mortar shops. Online shopping provides many individuals the ease and comfort of finding what they need without having to make the trek…

While it remains one of the lesser-known personality disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder affects many children and adults. Chances are that you probably already know someone who is borderline. This person cycles through moods that lead to impulsive behaviors, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships. Many with borderline personality are known to be “bridge burners”…

Think about the last time something or someone made you angry. How intense was the anger, and how long did it take for the anger to subside? For most of us, anger is a quick burst of emotion that fizzles fairly quickly as we realize its irrationality or irrelevance. However, that isn’t always the case.…

The term “narcissist” tends to get thrown into the everyday conversation. You might even recall a discussion you had with a friend or relative over how self-absorbed and narcissistic someone else seemed. But did you know that this can be a personality disorder? Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a diagnosable form of mental illness that is…

When you think of addiction, your thoughts might not immediately gravitate toward cyber addiction. While most of us are avid users of cyber technology, many of us are also easily able to disengage from the web and lead functional lives in the outside world. However, that is not the case for everyone. Cyber addiction is…

While most people get tired over the course of a day, it is rare that they will consistently feel the need to take naps during the daytime or sleep for extended hours at night. Those with idiopathic hypersomnia, however, experience an almost insatiable need to sleep during the day regardless of how much rest they…

When you think of selective mutism, one of the first associations that comes to mind is likely that this is something that happens in children. While it seems to manifest most common in children, selective mutism does occur in adults. For those of us who don’t have it, it often begs the question, “Why is…

Most people experience intrusive thoughts throughout their lives. Those with schizoaffective disorder, however, experience such thoughts, impulses, and moods in a much more profound and often volatile and violent way. While schizoaffective disorder is indeed difficult to cope with, there is hope for those with schizoaffective disorder, as there are multiple types of treatment that…