How to Identify and Overcome Muscle Dysmorphia Muscle dysmorphia is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), characterized by a preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in one's physical appearance that are not observable or appear minor to others. Often referred to as bigorexia, muscle dysmorphia involves an obsession [...]
Attachment styles in adult relationships Attachment theory has been studied and widely accepted in relation to children and their caregivers, but over recent years there is much more focus on attachment in adult interpersonal relationships. In fact, the type of attachment you had as a child likely affects how [...]
ADHD- symptoms, diagnosis and treatment What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. People with ADHD display some or all of the following: Hyperactivity (in kids - fidgety, energetic, sometimes agitated). Poor concentration (in kids - bad grades, difficulty with teachers). Impulsive behaviour (in kids - getting [...]
What is Bipolar Disorder? what is it? symptoms types treatment What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar affective disorder is a mental illness that usually affects people in the following ways: Swings between episodes of depression & episodes of abnormally elevated mood (either mania or [...]
Panic attacks- symptoms and treatment What is a panic attack? A panic attack is an intense episode of fear and anxiety, when there is no danger present. A person going through a panic attack will often have a very real sense that they are about to die, and severe physical symptoms are usually [...]
Recognising Depression What are the symptoms of Depression? What is depression? Depression is a disease which causes you to become trapped in a state of painful sadness for most of the time. Doctors often say it becomes true depression if it’s lasted more than 2 weeks. If you’re reading this article and wondering [...]
