How to Say “Goodbye” to Depression
Depression – what it is Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Depression is a medical condition like diabetes or heart disease. It can be treated. With the right combination of treatment, you can bade depression goodbye. […]
Differences between anxiety and panic disorder
Is it anxiety or is it a panic attack? People often use the terms interchangeably, however, the two are different. Anxiety is characterized by excessive thoughts and feelings of irrational fear and worry, whereas a panic disorder is characterized by episodes of panic attacks, which are accompanied by physical symptoms. While it is true that […]
7 Myths Debunked About PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that develops as a result of a traumatic event. In the past, soldiers who returned home from active military duty were described as shell-shocked. Looking back, experts now believe shell-shock referred to PTSD. People with symptoms of PTSD need the help of mental health professionals. Moreover, they […]
Why Should You See A Psychiatrist In NYC Right Now?
If there is anything sure nowadays, it’s uncertainty. Since the start of the pandemic, everyone has had to make adjustments one way or another and slowly settle into a new normal. Anxieties about catching the virus, being isolated away from friends and family, fears of losing your job or business, worrying about how to make […]
Different Types of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by recurring thoughts, feelings, or sensations – obsessions – that drive an individual to do repetitive behaviors – compulsions. OCD varies from person to person, and many psychiatrists believe that it can be divided into four subtypes of compulsive behaviors: cleaning, checking, ordering, and hoarding. […]
Treatments for Panic Disorder
People naturally experience feelings of terror when facing danger. However, some people experience panic and terror even when there is no real danger or cause. This is a sign of panic disorder – a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, sudden, and intense panic attacks that occur without warning. Fortunately, people who have this […]
What Is Parental OCD?
Becoming a parent can be a daunting experience, and it is not uncommon for parents to encounter a rollercoaster of emotions following the birth of their child. For some, however, the arrival of a child can present the onset, or worsening, of OCD symptoms, which can have a significant impact on family life. Obsessive Compulsive […]
Fighting Insomnia
Insomnia is when you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. It can also be when you awake before you intend to and cannot fall back asleep – so you essentially wake up too early and do not get adequate sleep. There are a lot of reasons for insomnia. People may have financial problems, social […]
Treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes recurring thoughts or urges to do something. It can cause you to have an urge to avoid contamination through extreme cleanliness or to organize things a certain way. While everyone has such thoughts or behavioral patterns every now and then, people with OCD have their […]
Effects of Anxiety in the Body
There is growing evidence of the relationship between anxiety and physical health. Being anxious is a normal response to a perceived threat – and whereas it used to be a person’s reaction to seeing a nearby tiger or bear, in today’s modern society we feel anxiety before a job interview, a date, or a special […]