Entries by Alter Health

How to Help Someone Having a Manic Episode

Living with someone experiencing a manic episode can be difficult. Manic episodes can interfere with everyday life and hinder the quality of relationships. Likewise, finding help for a loved one dealing with manic episodes can be just as difficult. One may not know where or how to approach this subject in a constructive and safe […]

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Many people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often encounter difficulty with relationships, mood swings, and abandonment issues. However, this does not mean a person with this disorder cannot live a healthy life. In fact, several people diagnosed with BPD are high-functioning individuals. Living with someone that has BPD can be extremally difficult if the condition […]

Which Type of Schizophrenia Do I Have?

Do you sometimes feel out of place mentally? Are you having disorganized thoughts and feelings, or present odd behavior that you do not understand and feel you could not possibly explain what is going on to others? Do you sometimes feel like others are out to get you? Are your symptoms causing you to have […]

Recognizing Social Anxiety and What to Do About It

Living life with social anxiety can be difficult and stressful. How do you know if you have social anxiety, and what can you do about it? Understanding your anxiety is the first step to a happier, stress-free lifestyle. What Does Social Anxiety Look Like? Feeling nervous and shy are common feelings in children and adults […]