As you can already see, these conditions have some commonalities. Let’s explore what makes them similar and different plus some avenues for healing and support. Similarities and Differences Between BPD and ADHD The clearest connection between BPD and ADHD is impulsive behavior. To the untrained eye, it isn’t uncommon for one to be unable to differentiate between these two conditions. Impulsivity BPD’s impulsivity is often triggered by stress. In this condition, it is hard for folks to identify context cues....

Alcohol intolerance is sometimes referred to as alcohol sensitivity. A person with alcohol intolerance might think that they get drunk too quickly, but in reality, their bodies are unable to break down alcohol in the same way a person without the condition would. In a small 2012 study, researchers found that about 7.2% of 4,000 participants were intolerant to wine and alcohol in general. They reported experiencing flushing and a stuffy nose....

Many people are dealing with burnout from the tolls of the pandemic, so it is crucial to ascertain the efficacy of online psychotherapy treatment. As COVID-19 variants threaten physical health in the U.S., it will help to make use of effective approaches for addressing mental health issues remotely. Understanding the Research This research provided a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the efficacy of iCBT treatment programs for addressing depression....

When it comes to making this type of judgment about relative risk or danger, our brains rely on a number of different strategies to make quick decisions. This illustrates what is known as the availability heuristic, a mental shortcut that helps you make fast, but sometimes incorrect, assessments. There are all kinds of mental shortcuts, but a common one involves relying on information that comes to mind quickly. This is known as “availability....

Here’s a look at how the brain of someone with bipolar disorder might differ from someone who doesn’t have bipolar, including people with unipolar depression. Brain Structure First, a little bit of background information on the brain in general. It is made up of four lobes, each responsible for governing different brain functions. Frontal: This is the largest lobe of the brain and is involved with personality characteristics, decision-making, and movement....

Psychosis is also a feature of other types of mental illness, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Certain physical illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, and stroke can also trigger a psychotic episode and can even be an extreme feature of postpartum depression. More than half of people living with bipolar disorder will experience at least one symptom of psychosis over the course of their lives. This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and causes of bipolar psychosis....

Synonyms for BAC include blood alcohol level, blood alcohol concentration, and blood ethanol concentration. What Are Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Levels? Blood alcohol content is the amount of alcohol present in 100 milliliters (mL) or its equivalent of 1 deciliter (dL) of blood. For example: 80 mg is 0.08 grams0.08 grams of alcohol in 100 mL is 0.08%This can also be expressed as 80 mg/dL or a BAC of 0....

These necessary questions provoked a surge of research that has helped increase knowledge of treatment methods, prevention strategies, and vaccine possibilities. The rise in studies connecting higher weight with an increased risk of severe COVID symptoms, however, may have unwittingly provoked a wave of body shaming. While body shaming is nothing new, the pandemic has led to harmful rhetoric, ranging from blaming heavier people for catching the virus or suffering severe symptoms to more generally connecting weight with health....

“Personality traits predict several important aspects of life such as success at work, health, and even longevity,” says first author Mirjam Stieger, PhD, of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. “So we wanted to examine the degree of plasticity of personality traits and test whether people can actively shape their personality traits with the help of a digital intervention within a relatively short period of time (i.e., three months)." The researchers also wanted to test whether friends and family members were able to detect these personality changes and whether study participants could maintain any personality changes after the end of the intervention....

Can Stress Raise Cholesterol? A 2017 study found high rates of cholesterol in those experiencing occupational stress. Too much cholesterol (particularly ‘bad’ cholesterol like LDL cholesterol) can combine with other substances in your body. This, in turn, forms plaque. Plaque can then build up in your arteries which can lead to health complications—especially heart-related conditions. For example, those with irregular or long hours, like truck drivers or graveyard shift workers, were more predisposed to experience increased cholesterol levels....

It’s no surprise that many couples internally ask the question, “How would I cope?” with such a situation if it were to happen to you. It’s particularly common to also wonder if your own marriage could survive such a serious betrayal. Overview Popular psychologist and self-help book author, Dr. Harriet Lerner writes about this in a PsychologyToday.com article, “Will Your Marriage Survive the Affair?” (2013). She writes, “Keep in mind that an affair is not a terrible aberration that only occurs in unhappy marriages....

When you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you often behave impulsively and are easily distracted, and you probably have difficulty concentrating and focusing on important tasks. These problems can take a toll on everyday life — if you’re a child with ADHD, your grades probably suffer, and if you’re an adult, you may find it difficult to perform well at work or sustain a healthy relationship. Sometimes estimates are that 5% of preschoolers and school-age children suffer from ADHD....

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on cognitive theory and was developed by Aaron Beck for anxiety and depression. CBT is a blend of cognitive and behavioral therapies that ​help patients tune into their internal dialogue in order to change maladaptive thinking patterns. Beck developed specific procedures to help challenge a depressive client’s assumptions and beliefs and help patients learn how to change their thinking to be more realistic and thus lead to feeling better....

For example, instead of “You never include me in decisions”, in the “I Statement” model, you would say, “I feel left out when you make decisions without asking my opinion. Moving forward, I’d really like us to sit down together to go over our options and make a choice together.”

Recent research published by The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences surveyed more than 200 people around the age of 71 and found that maintaining interpersonal connections helped older adults build resilience and alleviate stress. The findings highlight the importance of community for mental health, especially as we age. The Study To learn about the vulnerability and resilience of older adults in the early days of the pandemic, a team of researchers from Oregon State University surveyed 235 Oregon residents between the ages of 51 and 95 years old, with an average age of about 71, from April 28 to May 4, 2020....

In order to be diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder, preoccupation with the imagined defect in appearance must cause the person significant distress and/or impair their ability to get along with others or perform their duties at work. For example, a person affected by body dysmorphic disorder might avoid leaving the house because she thinks her nose is too big or her ears are too small. Importantly, a diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder must rule out anorexia and/or bulimia, which may also involve a preoccupation with appearance....

When his mother drops him off at preschool he wails inconsolably and clings to her leg. When he eventually settles down he spends most of his time watching other children play or interacting with the teacher. He is afraid to join in show and tell and becomes easily upset. Is Timothy experiencing normal childhood fears or does he suffer with social anxiety? If your pre-school aged child displays fearful behaviors in social situations you have probably asked yourself the same question....

While many people become overwhelmed and stressed during the holiday season, if you have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), this time of year can feel downright triggering. Understanding Generalized Anxiety It’s natural to feel apprehensive about buying the right gifts, traveling away from home, or seeing relatives you haven’t seen in a long time. However, when that feeling of apprehension turns into sleepless nights and endless worrying, GAD may be at work....