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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 2

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PERSONALITY DISORDER  Personality disorder is a very common type of  mental imbalance  in the world today. Research that about 20% of adults are victims of personality disorder. Although, the many of its signs are seen as normal and as such overlooked. However, it has a tendency to become worse if not attention is not paid. Otherwise known as character disorder, personality disorder is a type of disorder in which a person behaves in a manner that is socially and emotionally improper. Whilst the traits of personality disorder (PD) is flexible in most people, it can be unworkable in someone with PD and can create wrong patterns and lifetime problems. In developed countries, like the US, PD is seen as a serious mental disorder and people with PDs are treated by medical professionals.  Personality Disorders can be grouped into three clusters. Cluster A: In this cluster is personality disorders which are categorized by odd and eccentric thinking a behavior...

SPECIAL SUNDAY - Ye are gods!

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3 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD A PERSON OF VALUE MUST POSSESS. 1. CREATIVITY: Innovation is a habit of God. He is a lover of creativity, and as such, science and technology are part of His plan for mankind. He bestowed upon every man the spirit of creativity so that man would continue the work of creativity from where He stopped. Creativity is the ability to perceive a need and develop strategies to solve that crisis. It starts from the mind – as an idea.  After it is birthed as an idea, it is spoken, just like God did in the book of Genesis. Ideas spoken out are not meant to be used to brag, but they are spoken with understanding of the power of words, and for the purpose of affirmation. Creativity is spiritual; constant affirmation stirs up the mind, building the faith that a seemingly impossible idea can become a reality.  If you want to be successful in life, you must endeavor that your thinking is not enclosed in a box – think without a box. Creativity is a spark....

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

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INTRODUCTION  One vital aspect of our lives as human beings is the mental aspect;  unfortunately,  it is the most overlooked. It is no joke when the researchers say that well over 450 million people of the world's population is plagued with one disorder or another. Furthermore, one in four persons globally, suffer from a mental disorder at some point of their life. This is what the typical Nigerian calls "The 5 minutes madness". Owing to misinformation and the lack of urgency, many people do not seem to even know that they are victims of mental disorder. We hold an untrue believe that it is only when a person roams naked on the streets that he/she is considered mentally unhealthy. On the other hand, it is interesting to know that some of the strange attitudes we portray, but yet ignore are signs of disorders which tend to worsen if not attended to and may result in depression and suicidal thoughts. According to Wikipedia, mental health is the level of ps...

ENTITLEMENT MINDSET (Part 4)

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   If you followed this entitlement series from the First Part  and observed from the  Part Two that you have an entitlement issue, here are 5 steps you can take in order to curb the mentality. Be open to reality: There are two realities that a person with an entitlement mindset ought to accept. First that you actually have an issue that needs your attention and second that no one owes you anything. If you want to come out of the web of entitlement,  you have to admit that entitlement sense is an error  that needs to be corrected. Reminiscing on the dangers of this mindset and realizing that you possess it will propel you to act on the other steps. Furthermore, you also need to chew and digest the truth that "No one owes you anything and the things you have are mere privileges". This believe is not meant to cause an undeserving feeling, but to make you appreciate whatever you are opportune to have. Put yourself in other people's shoes: En...