What is insomnia? Do you struggle to get to sleep no matter how tired you are? Or do you wake up in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours, anxiously watching the clock? If so, you’re in good…
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Although we often think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as an illness that affects mostly adults, between 1 and 3% of children will develop OCD. The average age of onset is approximately 10 years…
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High functioning anxiety is not a recognized mental health diagnosis. Rather, it’s evolved as a catch-all term that refers to people who live with anxiety, but who identify themselves as functioning reasonably…
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Many have experienced difficulty in trying to differentiate an anxiety disorder from general worrying habits. The American Psychiatric Association states an anxiety disorder involves “excessive fear or…
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Believe it or not, the best antidepressants on Earth don’t come from a pill bottle. From getting more sleep to taking up a hobby, making these simple changes in your life can help boost your mood and prevent…
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) carry traits that overlap, and as a result, both disorders are often used interchangeably. OCD is a different illness…
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As one of the most widespread mental illnesses, it’s unsurprising that depression can manifest in a mixture of ways. Though the illness is often measured by its impact on your daily obligations — whether…
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Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are known to experience impairment in various aspects of their lives, including relationships with relatives, friends, and partners. If you live with…
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What is going on in the brains of people who are diagnosed with ADHD? Is there really something occurring inside the head of an ADHD sufferer? Research reveals that there is actually quite a lot going…
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