Many psychiatric terms have become part of the popular lexicon. Terms such as “bipolar” and “OCD” are thrown around to describe a moody family member or an organized friend. Other examples: “manic,” ...

The rise in mental health awareness has paradoxically brought about a wave of casualty and desensitisation — disorders are now slang words, used as casually as we would use adjectives. How often do we ...

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When someone you love has borderline personality disorder (BPD), life can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, things seem fine, and the next, you're seeing intense emotions and angry ...

Having a relationship with someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD), whether romantic or platonic, may feel intense and challenging at times. This can largely be due to the fluctuation in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Scientists have found that memories are not static records but dynamic processes that change the brain’s wiring ...

While manipulative personalities often stem from nuanced places — from family trauma, to personality changes, and even from a sense of adversity that hardens a person's sense of empathy and self — ...

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The opinionated point guard has been a shadow of his former self, but deserved better than a middle-of-the-night meeting to discuss his departure. “Essentially,” Frank said explaining the decision, ...

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) share some similarities but are distinct personality disorders. ASPD involves a pattern of disregard for and violation ...