Co-Occurring Disorders Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/co-occurring-disorders/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:43:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png Co-Occurring Disorders Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/co-occurring-disorders/ 32 32 Unraveling Complex Diagnoses: The Intersection of Attachment Disorder, Complex PTSD, Imposter Syndrome, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/ https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:33 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/gratitude-and-connection-strengthening-family-bonds-this-thanksgiving-copy/ In the field of mental health, distinguishing among disorders with overlapping symptoms can be a significant challenge.  Attachment disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), imposter syndrome, and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can all manifest with behaviors that may look similar on the surface. These disorders can sometimes be misdiagnosed due to their shared traits, and, […]

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]]> https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/feed/ 2 Categories of Trauma https://heatherhayes.com/categories-of-trauma/ Thu, 12 May 2022 08:01:10 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4896 How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We use terms such as “trauma-informed” or “traumatized self” without providing more specific information about what these terms refer to. In fact, trauma is a complex psychological phenomenon that is deeply […]

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]]> Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-schizoaffective-disorder/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4821 Schizoaffective Disorder is a chronic mental health issue that affects 1 in 300 people. It is often confused with Schizophrenia, a condition with some similar symptoms that affects an estimated 20 million people worldwide.[1] Both disorders affect a person’s perception of reality, judgment, thoughts, and behaviors, which can lead to conflation of the two and […]

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]]> The Different Types of Paranoia https://heatherhayes.com/the-different-types-of-paranoia/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4799 Paranoia is classified as a pattern of irrational thinking that causes unfounded suspicion and mistrust of other people. While it is normal for all of us to experience paranoia at some point in our lives, when this pattern of thinking becomes constant and intense, it can lead to extreme distress, an inability to function day-to-day, and […]

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]]> Are You Triggered by Abandonment? https://heatherhayes.com/are-you-triggered-by-abandonment/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4734 “If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it specializes in managing feelings of fear and abandonment.” – Bessel A. van der Kolk All humans will experience some form of abandonment anxiety because the fear of abandonment is universal to our experience […]

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]]> Understanding Hoarding as a Mental Health Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-hoarding-as-a-mental-health-disorder/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4680 “Hoarding is distinct from many other mental health disorders because intervention often requires the engagement of the community” ~ Kate Kysow The definition of hoarding was coined in 1996 as, “a behavioral phenomenon of acquisition of objects and failure to discard objects“. Until 2013, hoarding was primarily considered a sub-type of OCD. However, research in […]

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]]> Adults with Substance Use Disorder are More Likely to Become Sick with COVID-19 https://heatherhayes.com/adults-with-substance-use-disorder-more-likely-to-become-sick-with-covid-19/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4564 COVID-19 causes increased adverse effects among those with at least one pre-existing, underlying health condition. Commonly known pre-existing conditions include lung disease, obesity, liver disease, and heart conditions. While individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are also at an increased risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19, the increased stigma around this group has unfortunately […]

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]]> Sex Addiction – The Myths and the Controversy https://heatherhayes.com/sex-addiction-the-myths-and-the-controversy/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:45:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4546 Much controversy surrounds sex addiction. Although it is widely recognized as a mental disorder in psychological and counseling circles, it is yet to be formally recognized as such in the medical field. Like any form of addiction, an unhealthy relationship with sex can affect a person’s mental and physical health and relationships.  It also places […]

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]]> Happy Anniversary, AA! – 86 Years Supporting People with Alcohol Use Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/happy-86th-anniversary-aa/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:09:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4333 Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original and arguably most well-known of all the 12-step programs.  AA was formed to help those with a dependence on alcohol get and stay sober and, in its own words, “Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a […]

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]]> The Importance of Healthy Connections for Mental Well-being and Substance Use Recovery https://heatherhayes.com/healthy-connections-for-mental-well-being/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:03:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4268 “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.” – Herman Melville Recovery takes bravery because, although it is ultimately the most rewarding thing we can do for ourselves, […]

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]]> Six Ways to Support the Mental Health of Your LGBTQ Loved Ones https://heatherhayes.com/lgbtq-mental-health/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4254 June is Pride month.  Normally a time of community celebration to show the world the importance of embracing the LGBTQ movement and promoting equality for all, this year, the restrictions placed upon all of us due to the pandemic will mean that many celebrations will be subdued or, in many cases, postponed.  Family members and […]

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]]> Understanding Suicidal Ideation https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-suicidal-ideation/ Sun, 16 May 2021 04:01:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4187 “Soak up the views. Take in the bad weather and the good weather. You are not the storm.” ~ Matt Haig A recent report by Mental Health America (MHA) demonstrated that Suicidal ideation among adults is increasing. An additional 460,000 people reported experiencing serious thoughts of suicide, which is an increase of 0.15%.  [1] This […]

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