It seems that heredity can be an important factor in one's mental health. It’s not a new subject, by any means, discussed with my weekend “kindred souls”. It’s a topic of conversation that has traveled between friends and opened up tangents to other regions of communication. It’s the topic of…
Do you suffer from anxiety? In this article, you will learn about the most common anxiety triggers that may be causing your panic attacks. Some days the sun comes out, the weather is perfect and drama is almost nonexistent. But on any given day like this or any other, the…
There are many kinds of intelligence, but some people with high IQ levels seem to struggle more with social situations. However, learning to be socially adept is a skill, just like any other, and so can be learned. There are three common reasons why people with high IQ levels struggle…
Are people with paranoia and schizophrenia more prevalent in some places than in others? I bet you never thought about this before, and it really doesn’t add to or take away from treating this disorder. What it does provide, however, is a glimpse into the environment that could play a…
Let's talk about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the ways someone can identify its symptoms. Do you have worrying thoughts about contamination? Are you overly fastidious about keeping objects or clothes in perfect order? Do you have disturbing images of death, or worry about harm coming to a loved one because…
These amazing and funny illustrations show how terrifying and silly life of anxious people can be. We all experience fear throughout our lives, but sometimes it happens that fear takes a hold of us and prevents us from leading the lives we want to. It starts as a sleepless night…
What is conversion disorder? Ever heard of conversion disorder? Neither had I, but for the people who suffer from it, the symptoms can be extremely confusing and debilitating. Conversion disorder, also known as functional neurological symptom disorder, is a condition where mental stresses and worries, in other words, psychological factors,…
Anxiety can be a tough road to walk. There are some things that people who suffer from anxiety would like their families and friends to know. Sit down and listen. It’s time you learned a few things about those who suffer from anxiety. Yes, I’ve talked about depression and also…
