Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex disorder that is said to affect 2 % of the population. It is more commonly diagnosed in women and frequently occurs with other mental illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Being diagnosed with BPD can be scary, frustrating, and comforting- to know that other people are experiencing similar symptoms and …
Can Relationships Heal Eating Disorders?
New research (http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/03/23/oxytocin-shows-promise-in-treating-anorexia/67495.html) is showing some promising results of a possible new treatment approach to treating anorexia and other eating disorders. This new research suggests the significant role that a chemical called oxytocin could play in the treatment of eating disorders. Oxytocin is a chemical that our body releases naturally during times when we are bonding, such as in child …
Who Do You Trust?
Who Do You Trust? I just finished reading an article that was posted on the Denver Channel News (http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/business-news/in-god-we-trust-but-not-each-other). The article describes how Americans have significantly decreased their trust in one another. Reportedly, after a recent survey, Americans believe that only about one-third of people can be trusted; a significant decrease from a similar survey done 40 years ago. So …