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Trigger Warning! In this blog, I'm going to talk about  How to care for those with a mental health disorder Millions of people struggle with some kind of mental disorder. Whether it may be, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, depression, OCD, BPD, Schizophrenia or any other disorder. We've all had an experience with something like this, either it being ourselves dealing with it or someone we know. Here are a few ways on how to care for someone who is dealing with (a) mental disorder(s).  Be Compassionate. Being compassionate towards someone dealing with a mental disorder is very helpful for many reasons. It makes them feel comforted, cared for and not alone. There is a sense of safety and security while being around someone who is showing compassion, sympathy and kindness. Don’t Force Conversation. If a person is having a problem, your go to thought may be to try and get them to talk about how they feel. When you may have good intentions, it could possibly ...

Trigger Warning! What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder ?   Dissociative Identity Disorder (also known as DID) is a condition where a person develops one or more alternate personalities that function with or without the awareness of the person’s usual personality. Dissociative Identity Disorder is very complex and can be easily misunderstood. Many people have heard of “multiple personalities” but do not know the causes of it or details. Dissociative Identity Disorder can be caused by things like a traumatizing childhood, abuse and etc. Symptoms Note: These are only a few symptoms. There are other ones but not all can be included. • Exhibition of two or more personalities. (alters) • Out of character behavior. • Memory loss. • Feeling unreal (derealization) • Identity confusion. • Depression. • Mood swings. • High levels of anxiety. • Hallucinations. (Note: Seek professional help if you believe you are suffering from a certain disorder, don't sel...

Trigger Warning! Please keep in mind we are talking about mental health/disorders. Read with caution as it may be triggering. What is Apotemnophilia?  Apotemnophilia, goes by many different names including Amputee Identity Disorder, Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID), and Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID). This is the disorder of wanting to be disabled, have an amputee from an abled-body part, or feeling uncomfortable with being able-bodied. Currently, it is unclear what the cause of Apotemnophilia is, though some believe it might be caused because of trauma, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, or over-identification with amputees. Others believe it is caused when the brain hasn’t properly mapped the body. Symptoms There aren’t many known symptoms for Apotemnophilia other than the desire to amputate an abled body part. While some have said they have no other symptoms, others have said they have mild symptoms including depression and anxiety. Treatment While th...

Trigger Warning! This post discusses triggering topics such as suicide, self harm, drug/substance abuse, physical fights, physical and sexual abuse, severe mental health issues and other possibly triggering topics. Hello fellow earthlings! Welcome to my part of this week's  #takeover  ! Today I'll be informing you on Borderline Personality Disorder. Without further ado, let's get right into it! What Is Borderline personality disorder ? Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way someone think and feel about others and yourself and emotional instability, therefore causing problems in your daily life. This disorder causes you to have self-esteem / self-image issues, trouble controlling emotions and unstable relationships. An individual with BPD would also have a great fear of being abandoned and can't tolerate being alone. Despite wanting lasting relationships with others, their anger issues, impulsiveness and many m...

Trigger warning!  Stendhal Syndrome A psychosomatic disorder, Stendhal Syndrome causes rapid heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, disorientation, fainting, and confusion when someone is looking at artwork with which he or she deeply emotionally connects. Symptoms Anxiety, dizziness, tachycardia, hallucinations, or delusions Stendhal Syndrome is not merely a modern phenomenon. In 1817, a French author named Marie-Henri Beyle described his experience visiting the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Beyle, who wrote using the pseudonym Stendhal, felt overwhelmed by all the beauty and rich history surrounding him: The Basilica featured magnificent frescoes created by the Italian Renaissance artist Giotto, and it was where Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and Galileo were buried. Emotionally, he felt inspired by the sublime beauty, but physically, he experienced heart palpitations and weak, shaky legs. Over a century later, visitors to Florence continued to suffer from similar ...

TRIGGER WARNING SOME THINGS IN THIS POST MIGHT BE TRIGGERING   IF YOU CANT HANDLE THIS TOPIC PLEASE EXIT OUT NOW Hello! Some people can’t handle a topic like this or the things said in this post, if you are one of those people, please exit this post immediately. We have no intention of causing harm to anyone with this takeover. It’s merely to educate the people that don’t have these mental disorders and help them understand it more. Proceed with caution! What is Paranoia? Paranoia is a pattern of thought that causes fear and anxiety. Thoughts on threats that are true or just imagined. People that have paranoia have a hard time trusting people and other things. These “thoughts” are called delusions. Sometimes these delusions can be exaggerated. These people can’t help the way they think. These fears become enhanced and they fear everyone around them is out for them. Paranoid thoughts are the ideas of other people and what they might do. It’s sometimes difficult if...

Trigger Warning! Like the title says, this post is about depression and mental illness. It includes those topics, along with suicide, abuse and grief. Do not read it if you're not comfortable doing so! However, the goal of this post is to help and aware people. As you can read in the definition above, depression is a mental illness that can affect your capacity to go through a way and can change the way you see life. Note that it doesn't mean that you're crazy, depression is totally normal. It is a mental state that brings a lot of exhaustion and makes you reconsider a lot of things about yourself and about life. It's deeper than just being sad all the time, at times you could feel down for no particular reasons. Every person is different, and some could even feel anger, instead of sadness. It is considered as a mood disorder, so it can be solved with hormones, which I'll mention later on. The causes of depression can be various. They range from biolog...