Panic disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of intense fear or anxiety that can be debilitating and interfere with a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. If you find that you frequently experience sudden, overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety that make it difficult for you to function, you […]
In many cultures, life can move too quickly. You have fights and don’t have time to resolve them. Your feelings get hurt, and there’s not a moment to stop and reflect on why exactly. You see yourself behaving in ways that don’t make sense to you and may be harmful to some of your relationships. […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn’t often have a clear trigger. Some remember the onset, and some find that there was an ambiguous pattern of behavior that eventually became identifiable as OCD. OCD usually begins in anxious thoughts like a fear of harm befalling loved ones or of one’s body performing involuntary actions that put others in […]
If you have a friend or family member who suffers from panic attacks, you want to be there for them as much as possible. Panic attacks can be frightening and overwhelming, and the person experiencing them must know that they are not alone. In this blog post, we will discuss panic attacks, how to spot […]
Alexithymia is characterized by difficulty identifying and describing one’s own emotions. People who suffer from alexithymia often find it difficult to express their feelings, leading to personal relationships and work-life problems. Although alexithymia has been studied for many years, its cause is still unknown. However, evidence suggests that alexithymia may be linked to the manifestations […]
Mood disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. In the United States alone, one in five adults (59.2 million people in 2020) lives with a mood disorder, and that number continues to grow. Mental illness is often seen as a taboo subject, and this can lead to countless people feeling […]
You noticed your grandfather had three alcoholic drinks at a family gathering even though your grandmother asked him to stop after one. Could he have a problem with substance abuse? Substance abuse among older adults is growing, but we can get control if we learn the facts. What is Substance Abuse? Johns Hopkins Medicine defines […]
Depression is a common, serious medical ailment that harms nearly 300 million people. It negatively affects your feelings, your thoughts, your behavior, and your actions. The condition results in feelings of sadness and/or disinterest in once-enjoyable activities and could lead to many emotional and physical issues that weaken your ability to live a fulfilling life. […]