Disorders Information

Nothing can prepare a family for the devastating effects of living with a child who is ill and trapped in a negative cycle of self-destruction. This can manifest in many ways, such as isolation from the family, substance use, an eating disorder, or self-harm which can often lead to negative effects for the entire family.

Considering the high incidence of teenage suicide, Andrew, in association with his network of medical professionals, highly recommend that clients reach out to a professional who can help navigate this very serious issue without delay.

Given the enormous stresses we experience in our lives, we have all suffered from anxiety to some degree, whether short-lived and intense over a specific incident or more long-term and complex.

However, when this begins to negatively impact your life or those around you, Pulse strongly recommends you engage with a professional to assist and guide you on the treatment options available.

Living with bipolar mood disorder can be compared to enduring life on an unpredictable roller coaster. Whether you are suffering from this disorder or living with someone trapped in the cycle, your life becomes ruled by extreme and constantly changing emotions and behaviours.

Recent strides in treating bipolar mood disorder have made this disorder very manageable with the correct medication and therapies.

You are not alone if you think that you or a loved one is suffering from depression. Each year millions of adults, adolescents and children worldwide experience a period of clinical depression, causing pain and suffering not only to those experiencing this debilitating disorder but also to those who care about them.

It is advisable to seek medical and therapeutic assistance sooner rather than later, to minimise the effects of depression.

An eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulimia) is a complicated psychiatric illness resulting in pain, confusion, and anxiety for those suffering from the disease and their families. Nothing can prepare a family for the devastating effects of living with a loved one trapped in a vicious cycle of self-destruction.

Aside from the serious health implications of an eating disorder, the emotional aspects can be equally difficult to deal with. If you suspect that a friend or a family member has an eating disorder, you should obtain the necessary assistance as soon as possible.

Having to deal with the substance abuse or addiction of a loved one trapped in the vortex of self-destruction can have an incredibly debilitating effect on the entire family. Whatever the form of the addiction – whether alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sex – the outcome is often the same: the slow and painful erosion of trust and respect, the inevitable anger and pent-up frustration, and ultimately the breakdown of the family unit.

To achieve the best long-term outcomes, please get in touch with a trained and trusted professional to assist you and your family in navigating these very rocky waters.