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Signs your bipolar disorder might be getting out of control
Everyone has their ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or manic disorder, these peaks and valleys are more straightforward as it seems. Bipolar disorder is a reason for the severe change in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior...

11 Simple Ways to Fight Back Against Depression
What is Depression?Sadness, feeling down, and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities are familiar feelings for all of us. But if they persist for and affect our lives substantially, the issue may be depression.Prevalence of DepressionThe World...

Preventing Suicide in College Students
In 2013, studies found that over 40% of college students experienced anxiety and over 35% experienced depression. A later study, conducted in 2018, found that 1 in 5 college students considered suicide as a way to escape their stressors. An estimated 1,000...

What Are the Signs of Early Onset Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia most commonly presents itself in young adulthood. Men are most likely to begin exhibiting symptoms in their early 20s, while women are more likely to exhibit the first symptoms in their late 20s. Early onset schizophrenia refers to schizophrenia that...

Trauma Bonding: What Is It and Why Do We Do It?
Trauma bonding occurs when a narcissist repeats a cycle of abuse with another person which fuels a need for validation and love from the person being abused. Trauma bonding often happens in romantic relationships, however, it can also occur between colleagues, non-romantic family members, and friends.
Stressful Relationships: Signs Your Relationship Is Giving You Anxiety
Every relationship involves conflicts, resolutions, and a fair amount of struggle. However, overly-stressful relationships are not healthy relationships. There are times when stressful events can occur during a relationship, such as a loved one dying, financial...

How to Maintain Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships
Maintaining healthy boundaries within your relationship is no easy feat. When we’re in love with a partner, it’s natural to make them the center of our entire world. If you want to avoid codependency within your relationship, though, you’ll take care to establish...

Nutrition for Recovering Addicts: 7 Benefits of Having a Good Diet
1 out of every 7 Americans will face substance abuse issues in their lives, yet only 10% will seek and receive treatment. You or a loved one may be struggling with drug abuse, but may have realized it’s an issue and is trying to turn your life around for the better....
The Signs of High Functioning Depression: A Helpful Guide
Did you know that major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability for Americans between the ages of 15 and 44? And, did you know that major depressive disorder affects 6.7 million American adults- or 16.7 percent of the population- in any given year?...
Trauma Causes Real Mental Illness, Become Part Of The Change
At some point in almost every person’s life, an experience so deeply distressing will occur that it can be deemed a traumatic experience. This occurrence may be the death of a loved one, a series of unfortunate and often catastrophic events, or simply the witnessing...