Nicole Sadler, University of Melbourne A career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), or the armed forces in any country, can be rewarding, but also demanding. Challenges include the rigorous training, frequent moves, and maintaining social connections. Beyond this, military personnel may be exposed to trauma during combat, peace-keeping missions, border protection, disaster and humanitarian […]
The condition might turn the world of the victim into a living hell, but with proper medication, it can be managed. Anne is 27 years old. She lives with her parents and siblings, two brothers and a sister. About ten years ago, Anne was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). When she learned of her […]
BPD can throw the victim off balance and leave them with both real and unreal fears. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a severe mental illness that negatively impacts self-image, thoughts, emotions, communication, and behaviour. Currently, between 1% and 4% of Australians, that’s 250,000 to 1,000,000 individuals are affected by BPD at some stage in their […]
Warning Signs of borderline personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common mental condition that affects the way a person thinks or feels about themselves and others. If a person has BPD they’ll have intense mood swings, dread being abandoned, struggle maintaining healthy relationships, and may act impulsively. Because people with BPD struggle with […]
Borderline Personality Disorder affects about 1% – 4% of people in Australia at some stage of their lives. If a person shows signs of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a health service provider will check their medical history and carry out a full physical examination on them. While there are no lab tests for BPD diagnosis, […]
It is important for BPD patients to try out several treatment options to determine the ones that work best for them. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental condition that has no specific cure but is highly manageable. If a family member displays symptoms such as self-harm behaviour, intense mood swings, and fear of […]
Night terrors, tackling the unknown. Stacy is a happy child. She loves playing with her dog, and at times she just wants to lie down and do nothing. It is during one of those times when she was lying down that she gave her mother the scare of her life. Stacy had just finished having […]
Nobody ate your ice cream, you simply did it all by yourself, in your sleep! According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleepwalking is a behaviour disorder that occurs during deep sleep and can result in the person performing different activities. This disorder is more common in children than adults, but if you are sleep deprived, […]
Why are you gasping for air? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where breathing is interrupted during sleep. This can take place repeatedly where breathing is paused for a few seconds and then resumed. This happens when the back throat muscles fail to open up the airway. What Could Happen With Sleep Apnea […]
When your legs just won’t stop. Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is an uncomfortable sensation in the legs whereby there is an irresistible urge to keep moving your feet. And these urges know precisely when to occur; when you are resting or inactive, for instance when you have been sitting down […]