The BBC posed the question is an addictive personality real, consulting professors of psychology and psychiatry, and makes bold statements like “Many psychiatrists and addiction experts say there is no scientific evidence supporting the idea that there is such a thing as an addictive personality” or that “some people are more prone to developing an […]
Everyone loves socialising and enjoying the company of friends. A good get-together typically involves meeting for a drink, sharing events and catching up on the latest gossip. Surely, there is no harm in drinking alcohol together to relax and enjoy these moments but sometimes there may be a bit more concern if a friend oversteps
Drinking a lot of alcohol may seem unimportant until it becomes a difficult habit to shake off. Many people indulge in consuming alcoholic beverages because they enjoy doing so or because they want to fit in with social events where alcohol plays an active role in entertainment and having fun. There is nothing wrong with
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When constant drinking too much develops into an alcohol problem, helping someone to overcome their unhealthy drinking habits can prove extremely difficult and often causes fractures in relationships or even complete abandonment. Observing a loved one struggle with alcohol addiction is heartbreaking, especially if they are reluctant to accept help even when a friend or
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Anyone living with someone who has an alcohol addiction will know how harsh the challenges are and the detrimental behaviour they have to endure. Alcoholism is a devastating illness and a condition that gradually leads to fatality when left untreated. Trying to help someone stop drinking can be an ongoing battle, causing arguments, abuse, violence,
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting many individuals. According to government data, the prevalence of this condition in the UK indicates that the percentage of people over 16 who screened positive is in the region of 13.9% to 17.3%, depending on ethnic groups. To avoid confusion, EUPD is an initialism
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Depression is a complex mental health condition that can come in many ways. The most common is Major Depressive Disorder, but women who give birth can also experience Postpartum Depression, some people can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, and some people can have dysthymia. So there’s no singular way in which depression can present
Many will feel depressed in their lifetime and that’s perfectly normal. Depression is a feeling of great sadness, and it’s part of the human experience to feel it. What’s not normal is when that depression becomes chronic and not something that passes. That could be a sign of a mental health disorder. At PROMIS, we
At some point in our lives, we will suffer from depression through emotional stress. This could be derived from many external factors such as starting a new job, moving away from family, or having a baby. These events can cause feelings of sadness and fatigue but generally fade and pass in time but if these
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Do you ever suddenly feel down in the dumps, uninterested in anything, and generally sad for no specific reason? If so you may be suffering from endogenous depression (melancholia). Endogenous depression is an atypical subclass of major depressive disorder (MDD), better referred to as clinical depression, and is a sudden mental health disorder that is
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