Anxiety is an emotional response that’s oriented in the future. It’s a response to a perceived threat. When you think that something bad will happen that you won’t be able to cope with, you’ll become aroused inside, encouraged to protect yourself. When you struggle with this difficult emotion you become good at distancing yourself from …
When you look at the studies that have been done in regards to mental health you’ll find a lot that has looked at the positive impacts of gratitude. What you won’t find are a lot of studies regarding the impact of whimsy on a person. According to Merriam-Webster, whimsy has to do with being fanciful. …
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Insomnia is considered a hallmark of depression today. In fact, about 80% of people who are depressed say they either have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Only about 15% of people who feel depressed find themselves sleeping excessively. Understanding the Relationship Between Insomnia and Feeling Depressed Research shows that the inability to sleep may …
The word depression is oftentimes lightly thrown around in conversations. While we may think that we’re depressed in a variety of different situations, oftentimes we’re mistaking it for sadness. The confusion starts with the fact that sadness is a symptom of depression. Since we associate both of these things together we find ourselves struggling to …
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Everything that’s alive must process sensory input from all its various body parts to behave safely. We’re also motivated to seek reward so our body can regenerate and propagate. Typically, you’ll exist in a neutral zone. You’ll also sense discomfort prior to it becoming more intense. This is also true for comfort and pleasure. The …
Why is junk food so socially acceptable? There is a shocking similarity between drug addicts and compulsive eaters, and it can all comes down to changes in the brain. The proof is in the battle with obesity that Americans face and numerous studies, including in the Johnson and Kenny labs in Scripps Institute. How are …
Mental health is complicated, and many disorders have overlapping symptoms. Disorders affect every person differently, so diagnosing correctly can take multiple attempts. Two very similar mental disorders are borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). They’re both serious disorders with some similar symptoms and causes, but they have quite a few differences …
Whether it be a parent, cousin, sibling, or even your own child, watching a loved one consume alcohol to excess may be one of the most difficult things someone will ever face. Not only is their concern for the loved one’s general well-being, but also apprehension their behavior may be a sign of a more …
Depression is a debilitating disease that runs rampant in today’s world. It affects nearly 4.4 percent of the world’s population, a shockingly large number when looking at the size of the world’s population of 7 billion people, and the numbers keep growing. The disorder’s prominent status in society is followed closely by that of anxiety. …
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) are both mental disorders that can seriously affect a person’s everyday life. They have a significant overlap in symptoms and can be diagnosed simultaneously, but there are a few key differences. BPD BPD is a complex disorder and affects every person differently. Common symptoms are …
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