While many people know the general symptoms of schizophrenia, noticing them in yourself can be challenging. It is crucial to remember that schizophrenia does not occur overnight but rather has symptoms that develop over months [...]
In the best of situations, going into treatment means establishing a great rapport with your therapist about your mental health issues and finding solutions. After a while, your therapist may tell you that you can [...]
Supporting a friend with a mental health disorder can be challenging, especially if you aren’t sure how to properly help them. Even with the best intentions, some individuals engage in behaviors that do more harm [...]
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that leads to extreme mood swings, shifting between mania, hypomania, and depression, depending on the type of bipolar. Some might describe it as the highs are too high [...]
Have you reached a point where you think nothing else matters? Perhaps you believe that nothing you say or do will change anything, and it would be better if you just gave up. Many individuals [...]
Do you avoid large parties or social events and find excuses to stay home? If so, you may be an introvert. Introverted people tend to listen more than speak, prefer quiet time compared to a [...]
It is common knowledge that alcohol is a downer, causing you to have less energy and decreased moods. However, individuals still turn to alcohol to self-medicate symptoms of depression. Doing this can worsen symptoms of [...]
We all procrastinate sometimes, most often to delay doing something we know we have to get done. Instead of getting work done, you may play on your phone, eat a snack when you are not [...]
Recovery is challenging, with ups and downs that come without warning. Managing your recovery when you are also working can be a new challenge in itself. You will have to learn how to prevent stress, [...]
Adolescence is usually the time that people are first exposed to drug use. If their drug use is left untreated when they are children, it can continue to be a struggle into adulthood. It is [...]
