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“From anger to sadness: Discover simple tips to organise your emotional chaos and find inner peace – compact, understandable and suitable for everyday use.”
Do you know the feeling of being suddenly inundated by your emotions? Your heart beats faster, breathing becomes flat and you have the impression of losing the ground under your feet? Perhaps you feel anger, fear, sadness – or everything together at such moments. Many people feel powerless. Emotions are often considered unpredictable or even dangerous. But this view is only half the truth.
Continue reading “Self-help in emotional chaos: Comprehensive tools for everyday life’‘Tips for mindfulness, morning routine & emotional stability. Small steps, big impact. Start now!”
Life with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPS) It can be challenging. The intense emotions, the difficulties in interpersonal relationships and the often negative self-image can burden everyday life. However, there are ways to live a fulfilling life. Self-help strategies play a central role in this, because they can help to find emotional stability and better manage everyday life. In the following, I would like to introduce you to ten proven strategies that you can integrate step by step into your everyday life. Each of these strategies is not only practical, but also deeply rooted in psychological insights.
Continue reading "10 Strategies for a Fulfilled Life with Borderline Personality Disorder"“Learn how clear boundaries strengthen relationships, reduce conflict and protect your well-being. Practical tips and strategies for dealing with personality disorders.’
Setting boundaries is an essential skill that helps us maintain healthy relationships while protecting our own well-being. Especially in relationships with people suffering from personality disorder, clearly defined boundaries can help to minimize conflicts and promote harmonious coexistence. In this article, we explain why boundaries matter, how to recognize and communicate them, and give practical tips for dealing with difficult situations. We also look at the psychological underpinnings and why understanding boundaries is a central aspect of any interpersonal relationship.
Continue reading ‘Set limits: How to create clarity in relationships with personality disorders’‘Dissociation is like an invisible shield designed to prevent emotional overload, but it often separates those affected from those who love them. Understanding and open communication are key to overcoming this bridge.”
dissociation is a psychic condition that causes a person to feel detached from their own environment, feelings, or even from themselves. This condition can act as a kind of protective mechanism to deal with intense or overwhelming emotions. Dissociation can take various forms – from feeling unreality to completely ‘switching off’ feelings or thoughts. Affected people often experience a kind of separation from themselves, as if they had stepped out of their own skin or lived in a kind of dream state.
Continue reading ‘How dissociation affects relationships: A guide for those affected and relatives’‘Self-care for depression: 10 simple tips to feel better and take small steps to heal – from healthy routines to creative hobbies to the power of mindfulness.”
Depression is a serious mental illness that can affect not only emotional but also physical health. Taking care of yourself at this stage can be particularly challenging. But self-care in particular is an important building block in dealing with depression and can positively influence the healing process. Here are ten practical tips that can help you integrate self-care into your everyday life. Each tip is deliberately kept simple and can be adapted to your individual needs.
Continue reading ‘10 Tips for Self-Care for Depression’“What distinguishes depression from normal sadness? Find out how duration, intensity and impact on life make all the difference and when it's time to seek professional help.”
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Sadness is a basic human emotion that each of us experiences at different stages of our lives. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or disappointments in professional life, sadness is a part of life. However, this sadness is usually temporary and of limited duration. Clinical depression, on the other hand, is much more than just sadness. It is a serious mental illness that can significantly affect daily life and requires professional support.
In this in-depth article, I will explain the differences between normal sadness and depression. In doing so, I focus on the duration, intensity and impact on daily life. The goal is to create a better understanding of how both conditions differ to help people who may be struggling with depression but don't recognize it as such.
Continue reading ‘The difference between depression and temporary sadness: A detailed explanation’“Recognize the different stages of depression, from exhaustion to recovery. Learn how to identify the signs and what steps are helpful at each stage.”
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depression are not only a temporary emotional state or a low mood, but a serious mental illness that begins insidiously and can worsen over time if not recognized and treated. It often develops in different phases, with each phase bringing with it specific symptoms and challenges.
Although depression varies in intensity and symptoms from person to person, there are generally four main stages of depression that can be identified: initial exhaustion, early stage, severe depressive episode and recovery period. In this comprehensive guide, I will discuss each phase in detail, explain how to identify the respective signs and what measures can be taken to provide support.
Continue reading “The different stages of depression and how to recognise them: A comprehensive guide”“Depression is more than just sadness – it is a serious disease. Find out why common myths about depression are wrong and how we can clear up misunderstandings in this post.”
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depression are widespread in our society, but despite their frequency, there are still many myths and misconceptions circulating about this serious mental illness. Such false assumptions often lead to stigma, insufficient support and lack of understanding towards those affected. In this blog post, I will shed light on some of the most popular myths about depression, provide explanations based on scientific evidence, and show why these misconceptions are harmful.
Continue reading “Discover myths and misunderstandings about depression: A detailed explanation”
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