Stigmatization of mental illness happens more often than we think and has far-reaching consequences. Mental illness can appear to be a flaw in a person’s character and can be completely unfounded. This can even prevent people from taking control of their condition. The worst part is that many people contribute more to this stigma than […]
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Multiple Personality Disorder, now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a very real condition in which sufferers develop two or more distinct personality types or identities, known as alternates, within their conscious awareness. These personality states usually have different names, temperaments and self-images. At least two of these alternates are dominant within the affected
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We all feel down from time-to-time, but when these feelings of hopelessness and despair become more prevalent and deep-seated, to the point of crippling your life, you may actually be depressed. Depression is more than just feeling sad about life’s struggles and setbacks, it can change the way you think, feel and get through your
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