Conception Pregnancy and Birth

The thought of starting a family and having children, or extending your existing family is usually a happy time for most couples, filled with joy and anticipation at the thought of bringing new life into the world.  However some couples can have problems conceiving, and this can occur even when they have already had children.

There is often peer pressure on people to start a family whether it’s from parents, family or friends, and this can increase already existing feelings of stress and anxiety and have a negative effect on the couple.  If you are struggling to get pregnant then you should consult your doctor so that they can rule out any underlying health conditions that may be the cause.

Getting pregnant naturally is not always possible for some couples and they may need help in the form of IVF.  Unless you are able to pay for

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Understanding Antisocial Personality Disorder

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition where a person shows little or no empathy for others and ignores their rights or feelings.  They can lie, cheat, exploit and manipulate people and show very little or no remorse or guilt for their actions. 

Often insensitive with both their words and actions, they can be antagonistic and aggressive which can lead to them being destructive and physically violent.  They might act rashly not caring if they put themselves or others in danger.  However they can also be fun to be around when they chose to be, even deceptively charismatic, charming and witty as they are cunning and deceitful by nature.

Causes

As with many mental health conditions and personality disorders, there is no known cause for antisocial personality disorder,  although it’s believed that several things can be contributory factors

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