The renowned psychologist, Sigmund Freud, wrote a paper in 1914 on how to define narcissists called “On Narcissism: An Introduction” in which he introduced the world to his theories of narcissism and its place in sexual development. Where does the term narcissism originate from? Narcissus was a figure in Greek Mythology who fell in love […]
Types of Dementia List
Dementia is the broad name for a number of different diseases or conditions affecting the brain, all of which are characterized by memory loss, problems with reasoning, depression, confusion and anxiety. Many people associate dementia with old age, but in fact there are many different types of dementia, as can be seen by the following […]
How to Recognise Excessive Fatigue in Women?
Extreme tiredness is often a fact of life for many women. The strain of juggling a career, children, plus a million other stressful responsibilities, can leave women exhausted at the end of every day with no respite in sight. But whereas a certain degree of exhaustion is expected, excessive fatigue is a recognized medical condition. […]
What are the Border line Personality Disorder Symptoms?
Border line personality disorder symptoms will vary between different people, but they largely affect certain key facets of a patient’s behavior including interpersonal relationships and emotional stability, which is why the condition is also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. What is borderline personality disorder? Borderline personality disorder is relatively uncommon and only affects less […]
Borderline Personality Symptoms in Women
Borderline personality disorder occurs in less than 1% of the population but is far more common in women than men, and of all cases of borderline personality disorder diagnosed in the UK, around three quarters of those identified will be women. The condition is considered to be one of the more serious mental health disorders […]
What are Multi Personality Disorder Symptoms?
Multiple personality disorder is more commonly known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is a mental health disorder characterized by the development of several unique identities or personalities that take control within the same person and is usually caused by trauma such as physical or sexual abuse in childhood. In virtually all cases, multiple personality disorder […]
Dealing With Narcissistic Men in Relationships
Most people display a varying degree of narcissism at different times, but in order to be diagnosed as suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder, the level of narcissism has to be very severe. So what are the traits of a narcissistic personality and if your partner is diagnosed as suffering from the disorder, what is […]
Heart Problem Symptoms in Men
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for a variety of different heart related health conditions affecting the heart muscle and it is one of the biggest killers of men and women in the developed world. Men are just as likely to develop cardiovascular disease as women, but unfortunately, men are far less likely to seek […]
What is Self Centered Personality Disorder?
Self centered personality disorder, also known as narcissistic personality disorder, is characterized by an exaggerated degree of self-centeredness and self importance in conjunction with a complete lack of empathy for the feelings of others.
Dual Personality Disorder Symptoms
Dual personality, multiple personality, or Dissociative Identity Disorder, is a mental health disorder in which a patient develops one or more distinct identities or altar egos that alternately take control within the same person. What makes it more interesting is that each personality is completely unaware of the others’ existence. What are the dual personality […]