Disorders

Sometimes two completely different mental health conditions can look surprisingly alike. That’s the case with complex PTSD (CPTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD)—two highly nuanced, and sometimes poorly understood, conditions. CPTSD and BPD do share certain symptoms and, often, parts of a backstory. That’s why it takes a trained expert…

Most people have a general idea of what bipolar disorder is. But fewer realize that there are actually two distinct subtypes of the condition. While they share core similarities, each type of bipolar disorder comes with its own unique pattern of highs and lows. And if you or someone you…

ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday routines. Your finances are no exception: Once you start noticing all the ways the condition can cost you money, it’s easy to see why people coined the term…

“Did I lock the door?” “What if I said something that hurt her feelings?” “What if I get someone sick?” “What if I make the wrong decision and something bad happens?” Most of us have moments when we feel responsible for preventing something from going wrong. Maybe you double-check that…

If you’ve found yourself reading every update about the cyclosporiasis outbreak, replaying everything you’ve eaten over the past two weeks, checking recall lists multiple times a day, or wondering whether you should stop eating certain foods altogether, you’re not alone. Outbreaks like this can be stressful for anyone. It’s normal…

I became a therapist specializing in OCD before realizing I was living with it myself. When I first started my private practice, I specialized in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) because anxiety was something I understood well, both professionally and personally. Early in my practice, I attended a training on obsessive-compulsive…

Vyvanse and Adderall are both popular stimulant medications used to treat ADHD. So if your provider recommended one over the other, or if you’re just starting to look into options, it’s fair to wonder what the difference is. The short answer: They’re pretty similar, but the differences that do exist…

We’ve probably all had moments where it feels like our brain is lagging like an early 2000s computer. Sometimes it’s easy to blame that brain fog on a particularly stressful week at work or a couple nights of poor sleep. Other times, the reason for your hazy mind is less…

If you’ve been online in the last few months, you’ve probably heard about “Heated Rivalry.” The Canadian series has become an unexpected smash hit with more than 10 million viewers in the U.S. alone. The show follows two professional male hockey players—Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie)—who…

Mental disorders are health conditions that impact a person’s thinking, emotions, or behavior—or some combination of the three. They can cause distress and/or impair one’s ability to function, whether that be socially, occupationally, or in some other dimension of life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about…

Every year, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. experience a major depressive episode. It’s one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, but did you know there are different types? There are eight total, and though they might look similar, they each come with their own distinct causes and…

Imagine attending a party where every conversation feels like a performance you’re failing. Your heart races as you walk through the door. You’re convinced everyone is staring at your outfit, judging your awkward small talk, or noticing how your hands shake when you reach for a drink. After forcing yourself…