Many people confuse Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder, which are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting people all over the world. While both can involve feeling sad and having low energy, they are different illnesses. Furthermore, it can become worse when comorbid with other mental health issues such as OCD, […]

We all have done a little bit of people pleasing for one reason or another at some point in our lives. But have you been doing people please a lot more than what is usually considered acceptable? Perhaps, it is something people have been calling people pleasing trauma responses. Well, if you are confused, then […]

When people experience trauma, they often react in one of three ways: fight, flight, or freeze. But there’s another reaction that’s less talked about, called the fawn response. Fawning means trying to please others to avoid getting hurt. People who have experienced trauma, like abuse, may use this response to feel safe. They may feel […]

Life is stressful, and sometimes, these things can be too much to handle. Trauma, like a car accident, natural disaster, or losing someone you love, can leave you with emotional scars. Two mental health problems that can happen after experiencing trauma are Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although they are similar […]

It’s important that we find differences and similarities between adjustment disorder and PTSD to finally put an end to the debate of adjustment disorder vs PTSD. We’ll also try to answer questions such as, “Can adjustment disorder turn into PTSD?” or anything along those lines. But before we get into all that, we are going […]

Have you been asking yourself questions along the lines of, “Do I have ADHD or depression?”, then you might be suffering from either of these or it could also be a case of comorbidity. Did you know ADHD and depression can go hand in hand, now you are probably wondering why that is the case. […]

Understanding OCD and Eating disorders is not an easy job, as it can confuse many people as one disorder without knowing the underlying differences these both possess. OCD is a mental disorder that involves specific thoughts a person cannot control and some behaviors they cannot resist. And on the other hand, eating disorders are illnesses […]

ADHD is usually known for causing problems with focus, impulsiveness, and being overly active. But people with ADHD might also have mood swings or feel very happy or sad in a short time. Such changes can vary from extreme happiness to severe sadness without any well-understood reason. In this blog post, we will examine ADHD […]

Depression is a mental disorder that makes millions of people feel sad, hopeless, and unable to take part in activities that once gave them pleasure. Depression is known to make everything you do very overwhelming, and if you or someone close to you has been battling with this, then it is possible to manage stress, […]

Childhood adjustment disorder occurs when children cannot handle a significant life transition or stressor. Children are usually adaptable; no situation can overwhelm their ability to adapt emotionally or behaviorally, though some factors can. The condition is not a mere passing response to transition but includes consistent and sometimes severe feelings that hinder a child’s routine. […]