Many people know about PTSD, but complex PTSD (CPTSD) is less common in discussions. Still, it impacts many individuals. The difference is important. Complex PTSD comes from long-term, repeated trauma, not just one event. Think of years of childhood abuse, long-term domestic violence, or extended periods of neglect. The symptoms run deeper and wider than […]
You take ashwagandha for a few days and feel nothing. Then you wonder if you wasted your money or if you’re doing something wrong. Does this sound familiar? You’re not doing anything wrong. Ashwagandha doesn’t work that way, and no one really explains this clearly when you buy it. Does Ashwagandha Work Right Away? Honestly,
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One of the most terrifying things that anyone could ever experience is psychosis. It can be terrifying, whether you’re in it or if you see someone you love losing control of the truth, and most people don’t know what to do or where to go. First of all, know that people emerge from psychosis. It’s
If you think you have ADHD or need medication after a diagnosis, the first question is: who should you see for help? It’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Not every doctor handles ADHD medication, and knowing who to see from the start saves a lot of time and frustration. Let’s walk through it clearly.
Getting a bipolar diagnosis is already a lot to sit with. Then your doctor starts talking about medication, and suddenly there are names you’ve never heard, blood tests to schedule, and a list of possible side effects that makes your head spin. Most people leave that first appointment feeling more lost than before they went
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If you’ve just been told you have sleep apnea and your doctor handed you a CPAP referral, your first reaction might have been something like, really? A machine? Every night? For the rest of my life? That’s a completely normal reaction. CPAP works, nobody is arguing that. But wearing a mask to bed every night
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If you’ve recently received an autism diagnosis—for yourself or your child—or you’re simply trying to understand it better, one of the first questions that comes up is whether there are actually different types. You might have heard terms like Asperger’s, PDD, or Level 1 and Level 2 thrown around and wondered what they all mean.
You’ve been told by your doctor to take a stress test and you might feel a combination of curiosity and a slight level of stress. What is it about the one? What is the purpose of what they are searching for? So, why are there just multiple types? Fortunately, stress tests are a familiar and
Coming out is an intimate choice for each individual. It can be very anxiety-provoking to talk to a parent, friend, or a larger group. It’s a true feeling. Do not be concerned about what others will do. Don’t feel bad about changes or acceptance. It means you’re passionate about the people you’re surrounded by and
Many people ask, either because they suffer from bipolar disorder and wonder about it, or because they have someone they love that does suffer from it and want to know about it. It’s a very fair one. If at one time in life you experience a low mood that doesn’t break, or when coming out
