For people living with bipolar disorder, they cycle through intense elevated periods called mania and severe low periods called depression. These extremely high-highs and low-lows become a pattern in their lives. Maybe you’ve questioned if your drastic mood shifts are actually a more serious condition like bipolar disorder. What is the Definition of Bipolar Disorder? [...]
Anybody who has ever experienced anxiety, which I imagine includes us all, I’m certain would say that they hate it. Anxiety is no picnic in the park—far from it. Anxiety is extremely uncomfortable. Not only does it rob us of joy and energy, but it produces sensations of fear. It has the potential to [...]
When you think about a spouse being unfaithful, physical adultery probably comes to mind. Sometimes we forget how common – and devastating – emotional infidelity is. How do we even define an emotional affair? Where is the line crossed? And when there has been an inappropriate emotional relationship with another person, what does the [...]
Grief. It’s a word we hear used in a variety of different contexts. For instance, “I try to mail my bills early to avoid unnecessary grief.” “You broke your big toe? Good grief!” “My chemistry class caused me so much grief this semester!” We all get it when we hear the word used in [...]
When most people hear the term trauma, the usual idea is an accident survivor with injuries and a scary recollection of the ordeal. If not that, then it may be that of a soldier dealing with battlefield stress. Though such incidents do cause trauma, there is more to trauma than just that. What is [...]
Anxiety is a normal part of being human. As we do not know the future, we are often anxious about upcoming events. In normal doses, anxiety keeps us on our toes as we prepare ourselves for things to come such as meeting new playmates, tests at school, job interviews, a romantic date, or life [...]
Have you ever had concerns that you may be experiencing signs of depression? This is a difficult topic to navigate, and it’s often hard to discuss. Before thinking that depression could never occur in your life, understand that this common mental health issue does not discriminate. Understanding the Signs of Depression Depression can affect [...]
When the words attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are mentioned, thoughts about children usually come to mind. We picture children fidgeting in their seats, unable to pay attention as representative of the disorder. But this is not a disorder that is limited to children. At least 4-5% of adults have ADHD in the U.S. [...]
For someone who suffers from social anxiety, certain interactions with others can often feel like a life or death situation. When danger presents itself to the human body, our adrenal system kicks in and we are presented with two clear options -- “fight or flight.” For those without any anxiety disorder, this response could [...]
Our busy lifestyles coupled with the availability of processed foods create the perfect storm for health issues. It’s no surprise that heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related ailments are continually on the rise. Still, many people are seeking ways to reclaim control over their health. 1. Think Small Portion control isn’t a myth. If [...]
