Humans love patterns. Apophenia is the common tendency to detect patterns that do not exist. Apophenia occurs when we try to make predictions or find answers based on unrelated events. This can lead to poor decision-making and mental health conditions.

Apophenia

The term was coined in 1958 by German psychiatrist Klaus Conrad during his study of schizophrenia. It is an effect of brain function that is now commonly recognised in health, not just to those with a form of psychosis. In schizophrenia, Conrad found that those who developed "apophany" started experiencing abnormal meanings in their daily life derived from unconnected events. n healthy individuals, apophenia may not lead to such alarming consequences, but can still have a significant impact on one’s decision-making processes.

The science of apophenia

Mild apophenia occurs in many domains such as finance, arts, and politics. It has the potential to lead to risky behaviours or wrong beliefs about the meaning of a pattern. Visual illusions. Some people see non-existent images in clouds such as a face as a sign of something significant, such as a message from a loved one or a sign of the future.Financial decisions. People who notice an illusory pattern may believe the outcome of an event is not determined by chance but by previous outcomes or choices. Gamblers might believe that if they make two small wins in a row, they will have a third win.

From fun imagery to financial risk

Apophenia can help you think more creatively, but big decisions should be made only when the facts are clear. To avoid the pitfalls of apophenia:<ul><li>Pay attention to any biased assumptions you make when faced with false patterns.</li><li>Work on accepting that not everything happens for a reason. You are more likely to be successful by making rational decisions based on available evidence.</li><li>Compare the so-called "signs" from the universe with your research.</li></ul>

The balance between embracing and managing apophenia

Apophenia is the tendency to detect patterns that do not exist. Also known as patternicity, apophenia occurs when we try to make predictions, or seek answers, based on unrelated events.

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The dangers of apophenia: not everything happens for a reason

Daily life with Borderline Personality Disrorder is really an act of resisting and letting go. Many of us struggle alone or with few friends. We may tend to withdraw and feel safer alone or with someone close because we are hypersensitive.It's a struggle that is very overwhelming all too often because the urges to act out, etc are very strong. However, understanding that we can fight back and slowly regain control can be empowering and bring much needed hope.

Living With BPD 

Every day, we have to resist <ul><li>engaging in self-destructive behavior </li><li>not contacting people that negatively impact our mental health</li><li>resisting the urge to not obsess over someone</li><li>resisting urges to make bad decisions in general</li></ul>

What We Resist

In order to resist, we also need to learn to let go.<ul><li>let go of thoughts that are not beneficial to us and that may lead to bad decisions</li><li>let go of limiting beliefs</li><li>let go of painful things through therapy, by reading about it and through auto-analysis</li><li>trying to let go of self-soothing in unhealthy ways</li></ul>

What We Let Go

<ul><li>DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is the best approach to our struggle.</li><li>Slowly reinforcing and not reinforcing habits, negative thoughts, obsessive thoughts.</li><li>Learning to redirect our attention to our breath when our thoughts do not serve us (addiction triggers that may lead to relapse, obsessive thoughts, etc). Redirect our attention to something else, more productive or pleasurable.</li><li>Taking your time to cool down to reply to people in order to no act out</li><li>Understanding that you should just turn your back and leave in many situations</li><li>Learning to pick your battles and preserve your energy</li></ul>

What We Can Do

Your thoughts are not you. They lie to us often. We must learn to let go of thoughts that are detrimental to us.Trauma left deep and open wounds that manifest in our thoughts and in other ways. But we are, above all, conscience and we can cultivate healthier thoughts, including negative self-talk. Don't be harsh to yourself. Treat yourself as a friend would.

Our Thoughts

How Borderline Personality Disorder is an act of resisting and letting go and a few ways to cope.

So much of my daily life, as someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is resisting and letting go. RESISTING Resisting the urge to message someone that wasn't good for me, resisting the urge to overreact, resisting the urge to engage in self-destructive behavior (even if it's cigarette smoking, chainsmoking is awful), resisting the urge to…

Living With BPD As An Act Of Resisting And Letting Go

What is a panic attack? Quoted from www.mayoclinic.org, a panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.

Panic Attacks

<ul><li>Panic attacks can arise because there is a family with a history of panic attacks or panic disorder</li><li>Then, there has been a traumatic event, such as a major accident or sexual harassment </li><li>Besides that, there are big changes in life, such as being left by someone you love, getting divorced, or having a new child in your life.</li><li>Have a history of physical or sexual abuse in childhood</li><li>In addition, a big life stress also greatly affects the emergence of panic attack disorders</li><li>Also smoking or excessive caffeine intake</li></ul>

What Causes Panic Attack?

Panic attacks can be part of anxiety disorders, like PTSD, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and generalized anxiety disorder.The two main treatments for panic disorder are antidepressant medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both have about a 40% response rate though someone who responds to one may not respond to the other. However antidepressant medications carry some side effects. Meanwhile CBT is more lasting with only a 20% relapse rate.

From my.clevelandclinic.org, you can take these actions to lower your odds of having a panic attack:<ul><li>Cut back on caffeine.</li><li>Exercise regularly.</li><li>Eat a healthy diet.</li><li>Manage stress.</li><li>Talk to your doctor before taking herbal supplements or over-the-counter medications. Certain substances can increase anxiety</li></ul>

How To Prevent Panic Attack?

So, that's all about 'Panic Attack Disorders', I hope you live a healthy life so you don't get a panic attack disorder. Remember to live healthy and enjoy you life.

What Causes Panic Attacks and How To Prevent Them?

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity.Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder.

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work, for example. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year. A small number of children appear to develop normally in the first year, and then go through a period of regression between 18 and 24 months of age when they develop autism symptoms.

Autism Characteristics 

A child or adult with autism spectrum disorder may have problems with social interaction and communication skills, including any of these signs:<ul><li>Fails to respond to his or her name</li><li>Resists cuddling and holding, and retreating into his or her own world</li><li>Has poor eye contact and lacks facial expression</li><li>Doesn't speak or has delayed speech, or loses previous ability to say words or sentences</li><li>Can't start a conversation or keep one going</li><li>Speaks with an abnormal tone or rhythm </li><li>Has difficulty recognizing nonverbal cues, such as interpreting other people's facial expressions, body postures or tone of voice</li></ul>

Social Communication and Interactions With Autism 

A child or adult with autism spectrum disorder may have limited, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities, including any of these signs:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Performs repetitive movements, such as rocking, spinning or hand flapping</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Performs activities that could cause self-harm, such as biting or head-banging</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Develops specific routines or rituals and becomes disturbed at the slightest change</li><li class="ql-align-justify"> Is clumsy or walks on toes, and has odd, stiff or exaggerated body language</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Is unusually sensitive to light, sound, or touch </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Fixates on an object or activity with abnormal intensity or focus</li></ul>

Patterns Of Behavior In Autism

Autism spectrum disorder has no single known cause. Given the complexity of the disorder, and the fact that symptoms and severity vary, there are probably many causes. Both genetics and environment may play a role.<ul><li>Genetics. Several different genes appear to be involved in autism spectrum disorder. For some children, autism spectrum disorder can be associated with a genetic disorder, such as Rett syndrome or fragile X .</li><li>Environmental factors. Researchers are currently exploring whether factors such as viral infections, medications or complications during pregnancy, or air pollutants play a role.</li></ul>

Causes Of Autism Spectrum Disorder 

The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is rising. It's not clear whether this is due to better detection and reporting or a real increase in the number of cases, or both.<ul><li>Your child's sex. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ASD</li><li>Family history. Families who have one child with ASD have an increased risk of having another child with the disorder. It's also not uncommon for parents with ASD to have a child with ASD</li><li>Other disorders. Children with certain medical conditions such as fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, and Rhett syndrome often also have ASD. </li></ul>

Risks Related To Autism 

Problems with social interactions, communication and behavior can lead to: <ul><li>Problems in school and with successful learning </li><li>Employment problems </li><li>Inability to live independently </li><li>Social isolation </li><li>Stress within the family </li><li>Victimization and being bullied </li> </ul>

Complications With Autism 

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Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes

BPD is a personality disorder characterized by symptoms like impulsivity, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, unstable sense of self, etc.As most mental conditions, it manifests itself in early adulthood and it can negatively impact your life in varying degrees. BPD is more treatable that it was previously thought, with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). It is understood that it can be in a state of remission, when you can manage it better and eventually master it.

What Is BPD?

They were chaotic, absolutely terrible. Like riding in a car that no one was driving and that I was barely driving myself. I had terrible mood swings, a huge difficulty managing my emotions. Anger issues were awful. Resentment and so many negative emotions flooded me all the time, it was hard to be alone. A lot of black and white thinking, splitting (changing your mind about people for sometimes seemingly small things) and I was so sensitive to rejection. Obsession was also a pattern that I had.

My First Years Having BP

As I got older, medication and therapy helped me manage my emotions. My mood is stable and I'm less impulsive. Anger issues no longer plague me. I don't get flooded with very negative emotions often, also due to meditation and gratitude. It's not hard to be alone anymore. My mind is not a warzone any more.Black and white thinking is something that I was able to overcome with therapy and lived experience. Splitting happens occasionally but you are more tolerant and patient. Regarding rejection, I ended up learning to put it in perspective and rationalizing it.

Growing Older With BPD

My thoughts on the evolution of my case of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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