How Can I Handle Conflict Resolution if I Have Social Anxiety Disorder?
Recovery Social anxiety disorder is more than just a fear of being in social situations. If you are living with social anxiety disorder, you will feel an intense fear of being watched or judged by others. It will affect your desire and ability to function…
The Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
Recovery When you are experiencing depression, it can be unclear how severe your depression truly is. It may feel like you are in this black hole, wondering how far you can fall until you can no longer work through your symptoms without treatment. If…
What Makes a Panic Disorder Different Than an Anxiety Disorder?
Recovery There is a lot of confusion surrounding the different types of anxiety disorders. Panic disorder is one anxiety disorder that is often less talked about and understood.If you think you or someone you care about may be experiencing some kind…
How to Cope With Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety
Recovery Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes shifts in mood and energy. This disorder can also affect how much of your day-to-day activity you complete and how much you can concentrate on a given task. If you are someone who experiences…
Are Daily Walks Good for My Mental Health?
Recovery Everyone wants to experience positive mental health. We will all go through times when we are feeling great and times when we are feeling low. Sometimes we may not even realize that we are slipping into a negative head space until things get…
How to Work Through Depression and Anxiety Through Mindfulness
Recovery Depression and anxiety are often linked together. This may be because many people experience both at the same time. However, depression and anxiety are two separate conditions. They each have their differences, and understanding those differences…
What Is the Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD?
Recovery Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop in a person that has experienced a traumatic event. A traumatic event is anything that causes a person to experience unexpected shock, fear, or danger. PTSD…
Top 5 Benefits of CBT for Mental Health Treatment
Recovery Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that treats various mental health disorders and conditions. This therapy uses a common-sense approach to your thoughts and behaviors. The idea is that your thoughts and beliefs lead to…
How Can I Support a Loved One Living With MDD?
Recovery Living with major depressive disorder (MDD) can be difficult, especially if someone is in the early stages of treatment. MDD is a serious mood disorder that can affect every aspect of life for those experiencing it. It can change how people…
How to Detect the Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Recovery Experiencing the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be painful. If you are experiencing symptoms and are unsure if they are related to PTSD, it can be a confusing process. Some symptoms of PTSD are hard to detect because they…