Being diagnosed with ADHD can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. It’s natural to have questions as simple as, “I have ADHD…now what?” You may also have concerns about what to do after an ADHD diagnosis and managing your condition. Your first step may be learning as much as you can about ADHD — the […]
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Using an antihistamine for anxiety isn’t an uncommon practice. However, it may not be the best course of action for everyone. In this article, you’ll learn more about anxiety and the role of antihistamines in treating symptoms, and why other strategies may work better for both short- and long-term anxiety and panic attacks. The Importance […]
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You left the doctor’s office after being diagnosed with depression. They reviewed your genetics, symptoms and medical history and determined that you’re suffering from mental illness. You’re worried about your loved ones’ reactions and how this will affect your life. Will you have to take antidepressants for decades? Luckily, you don’t need to figure it […]
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Since their chart-topping 2012 album Night Visions, Imagine Dragons has captivated fans with their genre-bending sound and introspective lyrics. But for lead singer Dan Reynolds, the band’s rise to fame was clouded by depression. Reynolds has grown increasingly vocal about his struggle with the condition, which he’s had since childhood. As a member of both […]
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Having a newly diagnosed bipolar disorder can be frightening. If you’ve just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may feel a wide array of conflicting emotions. However, there’s good news: Bipolar disorder doesn’t have to ruin your life. Indeed, if you’ve just been formally diagnosed, you should feel hopeful. Now that you know what you’re […]
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Depression is a condition that affects people from all walks of life. It’s estimated that in 2020, at least 2.1 million U.S. adults experienced at least one major depressive episode. When someone is living with depression, it can feel insurmountable, but help is available, and it is possible to recover. Here, we’ll explore the answers […]
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Although most of us have heard about the problems ADHD can cause children, fewer people are aware that the condition can persist into adulthood. According to recent studies, almost 7% of adults have symptomatic adult ADHD. In addition, around 70% of these experience issues with emotional dysregulation that include irritability and anger, which can significantly […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, repetitive thoughts or behaviors. Often, the person has lived with this condition for a while and does not remember life before it, so they aren’t necessarily aware they even have OCD. And yet, treatment for OCD is essential to lessen the […]
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Do you find yourself waking up, going to work and feeling like life is a never-ending loop of the same day? Maybe you’ve started to question the point of it all, including why we’ve been put onto this planet to spend 80 years of our lives working so that we can pay our bills and […]
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Laughing is one of the strangest things that human beings do. Everybody has their own way of doing it, but the basic act is a series of short barks and staccato breathing that other people instinctively respond to — sometimes with laughter of their own. It seems to be social and it usually feels good, […]