Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves being obsessed with something, acting compulsively, or oftentimes both. These obsessions typically occur in the form of recurrent, unwanted thoughts. However, just because you have intrusive thoughts doesn’t mean you have this disorder. The difference has to do with the degree to which a person’s life is affected by these thoughts. …
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a complex mental health condition that affects thousands of Americans every year. In recent years, it has come into the public eye once again thanks in part to celebrities being more open about their mental health struggles, as well as decreasing stigma around mental health discussions and treatments in …
There is an alarming number of people in first-world, industrialized cultures who are suffering from anxiety disorder today. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health about 40 million people deal with it each year. This is at epidemic levels. Instead of trying to acclimate to the disorder and medicate its symptoms (something that …
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 …
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 …
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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A new psychiatric study has offered evidence that yoga can be used as a treatment for depression. The study divided 30 subjects into two groups which received either two or three yoga classes a week. After 12 weeks psychiatrists determined that all of the subjects reported a decrease in anxiety and an increase in overall …
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