Dating can be difficult for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for those who suffer from social anxiety and other anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the U.S., affecting around 20% of the population every year. Anxiety makes nearly every aspect of life more difficult, but it’s especially hindering for […]
Love is a battlefield of intense, powerful emotions that can be hard to control. For anyone with a borderline personality disorder, that emotional intensity is magnified. So how do you successfully navigate a relationship of this type? The truth is that it is tricky, but by no means impossible, and can be just as functional […]
When you’re trying to manage your obsessive-compulsive disorder, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and entirely focused on the self. This is completely normal, especially while you’re navigating treatment early on. When you combine OCD and relationships, though, things can get even more complicated. OCD can get you stuck in your own head, and trying to […]
Do you have ADHD or a romantic relationship with somebody who does? If so, you probably know that it can put a strain on even the strongest of couples bonds. Are you sometimes left feeling frustrated by this disorder’s interference in your daily life? You aren’t alone. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with ADHD, and today there are […]
Do you want to date someone who has social anxiety? Being with someone who suffers from this issue can be challenging. If you’re thinking about pursuing this relationship, you need to know how to minimize the tension that might develop. Here’s how to overcome the hurdles of dating someone dealing with an anxiety disorder. 1. […]
The thing about autism is that the spectrum is so wide you never truly know what you will get. Luckily for you, there are a few things that you can remember if you have your eye on someone who is on the spectrum. For some people, autism could mean not being able to make direct eye […]
Getting into the dating scene can be scary no matter who you are. You have to get used to really putting yourself out there and opening yourself up to new experiences. You have to really make yourself vulnerable, and that can be hard. It can be harder still if you suffer from a disability that […]
Have you recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? If you have been diagnosed, then you’ve most likely done quite a bit of research on the disorder and have spoken with professionals about it as well. You know how this disorder affects you and what to expect when living with it. What you’re not too sure […]
Experts estimate that 15 percent of adults will experience depression at some point. Depression often recurs, and people with the illness have an average of four or five episodes during their lifetime. Depression’s emotional, mental and physical toll can dampen relationships, but there are ways to weather the storms. If you love a depressed person and put […]
About 18% of the U.S. population struggles with an anxiety disorder. It’s the most common mental illness in the country. A recent study found that the number of people dealing with some form of anxiety, not necessarily an anxiety disorder, is on the rise. About 40% of Americans reported experiencing serious anxiety when polled. So, […]
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