Recent Mental Health Blog | Recovering from a Breakdown PostsLife is Precious - Don't Waste It!by Beth McHugh09 Apr 2009 07:35 PM"Love every day. Each one is so short and they are so few". This is very powerful quote from Norman Vincent Peale. When I read it, it really pulled me up. Online Mental Health Support Groups: Are They Useful?by Beth McHugh12 Jan 2009 05:14 PMThese days pretty much every condition known to man has an online support group. There is really no better support than talking to people who understand and live your condition, whether it be diabetes, stroke or some form of mental illness. The Stigma of Being a Mental Health Patientby Beth McHugh12 Nov 2008 01:13 PMAs if it isn't bad enough to be besieged by depression, bipolar disorder or any number of conditions that may land you in a medical facility for a period of time, there is the added stigma you as a patient may receive from family members, neighbors, acquaintances, even your work colleagues. Telling People about your Mental Illnessby Beth McHugh08 Oct 2008 02:49 PMWhether we suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, an eating disorder or one of the many anxiety disorders, there comes a time when decisions have to be made as to who and what to tell about your condition. Setting Boundaries When You Have a Mental Illnessby Beth McHugh29 Sep 2008 10:14 PMIt's important for everyone to have a healthy set of personal boundaries, but even more important when you suffer from a mental illness. Boundaries take many shapes and forms, such as how you let people speak to you or speaking up if you feel you are being belittled because of your illness. What Do People Expect from Counseling? (2)by Beth McHugh12 Jun 2008 02:34 AM"You should have some counseling to deal with your anxiety. What Do People Expect from Counseling? (1)by Beth McHugh10 Jun 2008 10:36 PMWhen problems arise in life and a person is clearly suffering from the effects of a crisis or a long-term problem, it is often common to hear the phrase: "You should go and have some counseling. Is Your Support Group Supportive (4)?by Beth McHugh07 May 2008 04:33 PMMental health support groups can be a vital part of recovery and acceptance of many mental illnesses. Most groups are a wonderful source of support and comfort, and knowing that others experience similar symptoms and feelings is a really important part of the recovery process. Is Your Support Group Supportive (3)?by Beth McHugh04 May 2008 03:55 PMIn previous articles we looked at problems caused by sexual relationships between members of the same mental health support group and also the destructive role of the group dominator. Today we look at the role of another very common factor in support groups: that of the group saboteur. Is Your Support Group Supportive (2)?by Beth McHugh10 Apr 2008 08:53 PMIn our initial article on this topic, we looked at the benefits of support groups, in particular those groups for people suffering from common mental health ailments such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. Recent Blog Comments Grizelda says... "This is really a great blog, Beth." In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family Beth McHugh says... "Hi inpain for them, as the children are quite old and able to understand adult concepts, you may wish to consider having family therapy." |
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"Hi Grizelda, yes this situation is very common."
In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family