Mental Health

OCD Is Ruining My Life

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a common, chronic, and long-lasting mental health disorder that causes a person to have recurring and uncontrollable thoughts. We refer to these as obsessions. People with this condition also suffer from compulsions that involve the urge to repeat certain actions again and again. Sometimes psychiatrists will prescribe anti-anxiety

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How to Deal with Gaslighting and What are the Signs

Have you ever felt like you were constantly questioning your memory, your thoughts, or your sanity? Has someone in your life repeatedly denied things they said or did, making you feel like you’re the one with the problem? If so, you might be dealing with gaslighting. Do you know how to deal with gaslighting? In

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Should I Start Taking Medication for Depression?

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with a wide range of symptoms that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. While there are various treatment options available for depression, including counseling and therapy, medication for depression is a widely used approach. But, is medication the right option

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What to Do If OCD Is Making it Hard to Live Your Life

Living with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming. Moreover, it can be hard for loved ones to understand how OCD affects someone. If you or someone you love is worried OCD is ruining your life, there are now OCD treatment programs to help recognize triggers and treat OCD with evidence-based and holistic therapies. If you or

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What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)? It’s a complex psychological disorder that is the result of severe early-age trauma or recurring emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. It affects 1% of the population, and symptoms can include loss of time, headaches, amnesia, and having an out-of-body experience. Episodes are triggered by a wide range of situations

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5 Common Causes of Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma can have lingering effects that are felt long into adulthood and seriously impact people’s mental health. It can cause depression and anxiety and negatively impact work and personal relationships. There are multiple causes of childhood trauma that can impact children now and in the future. Starting treatment for childhood trauma today is essential

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What are the Long-Term Effects of Anorexia?

Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that affects more than 10 million men and women each year. It causes individuals to have an unhealthy body image and always see themselves as overweight, even when they are starving themselves. The long-term effects of anorexia can produce serious physical and psychological complications and death if

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