For people living with schizophrenia, there can be long stretches of stability — but sometimes, symptoms return suddenly and powerfully. These surges are known as acute psychotic episodes.
Bipolar disorder is often portrayed as rapid mood swings or bursts of energy followed by sadness. But in reality, one of the most painful and often overlooked parts of bipolar I or II disorder is the depressive episodes.
For many people, depression is a condition that eventually improves with the right combination of therapy, support, and medication. But for others, the road is more difficult. If you’ve tried multiple antidepressants with little or no relief, you may be living with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Completing a short-term detox is a major milestone. It takes strength, patience, and endurance. But for many people who use opioids, the real challenge begins after withdrawal ends.
For some people living with bipolar I disorder, there are moments when life feels sped up — thoughts racing, energy soaring, and sleep barely needed. It might feel powerful at first, but it can quickly spiral into impulsive decisions, conflict, or confusion.
Everyone experiences stress and fear, especially after trauma. But for some, the effects of trauma don’t ease over time — they stay present, even when the danger has passed. This is often what life with post-traumatic stress feels like.
For many people, alcohol is a normal part of social life or unwinding after work. But when drinking becomes more frequent or harder to control, it can begin to affect health, relationships, and emotional well-being.
We all get nervous from time to time — before a big presentation, a first date, or meeting new people. But for people living with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), these situations aren’t just uncomfortable — they can feel overwhelming and even unbearable.
We often hear the word “depression” used casually — but for those living with major depressive disorder (MDD), it’s far more than a passing mood. Depression can affect nearly every part of a person’s life, from sleep and energy to relationships and decision-making.
After giving birth, many women face physical changes they didn’t expect. One that often goes unspoken is bowel leakage, also known as fecal incontinence.