If you’ve lived through a traumatic experience, you may suffer symptoms like avoidance or relationship trouble. But symptoms related to consciousness, memory, and self-identity could be warning signs of a subcategory of post-traumatic stress disorder called dissociation. Many people can lessen harmful symptoms with therapies, including medicine or ketamine infusion treatment. WHAT IS PTSD? It’s … Read more
Everybody gets depressed at least once in their life. For most people, the symptoms subside on their own. But for others, they linger and worsen, interfering with daily life until the condition becomes debilitating. If you suffer from depression, read on to learn more about its symptoms and treatment options. What is depression? Depression, also … Read more
It’s okay to feel down, moody, or tired after an exhausting week at work. But if those feelings persist daily and last for years, you may be experiencing symptoms of a kind of mood disorder known as persistent depressive disorder. It affects millions in the U.S., but its symptoms are treatable. PREVALENCE According to a … Read more
HOW YOUR DIET AFFECTS ANXIETY Food and anxiety help the body regulate mood. If you’re anxious, you may choose food and beverages you believe make you feel good. But not all food is created equal when fighting anxiety symptoms, and sometimes you need other help. WHAT IS ANXIETY? “Anxiety is a feeling of … Read more
Everyone gets sad or depressed sometimes. It’s a normal part of dealing with life, but when a stressful situation results in sudden anger, loss of sleep, irritability or other symptoms which persist indefinitely, you may be experiencing the first signs of a mood disorder. Thankfully, most symptoms can be managed. WHAT IS A MOOD DISORDER? … Read more