Do you often find yourself battling an overwhelming urge to sleep, even after a full night's rest? Or, Perhaps you know someone who struggles with excessive daytime sleepiness that impacts their daily life? You're not alone. Hypersomnia, as termed, is a sleeping disorder that relates to excessive...
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodivergent condition, which affects the brain at any age in general. Many wonder: Does ADHD get worse at a certain age or does ADHD get worse as you grow older? Perhaps the most pressing concern is: does ADHD get worse with age...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition associated with frequent defiance, irritability, and hostility towards authority figures in children. Normal children sometimes act out or disobey, but children with ODD often struggle to get along with others and frequently challenge rules. This means they often go...
Have you ever wondered, "Do I have Schizoid Personality Disorder"? If you find yourself preferring solitude over social connections, feeling detached from relationships, or struggling to express emotions, you might be curious about this often-misunderstood condition. Schizoid Personality Disorder is an extremely severe complex disorder in psychiatry,...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects many young people. However, we still don't know much about how it relates to the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. ADHD shows up as trouble paying attention, acting without thinking, or being very active. It affects people of all classes, races,...
Is there a connection between OCD And Addiction and how do these conditions intertwine to create a challenging cycle? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and addiction are different problems, but they can seem similar, which makes it hard to tell them apart when diagnosing. OCD involves repeated behaviors...
Somniphobia, fear of sleep, is a mental disorder that can adversely affect a person's life. Most people go with a good night as the day comes to an end, but those with somniphobia are often followed by high anxiety at the thought of falling asleep. This can...
Communication is the tool people use to build relationships among themselves, obtain education, and conduct day-to-day life. However, for those suffering from social communication disorder (SCD), communication often becomes a challenge. SCD strains a person's ability to use both verbal and non-verbal means of interaction in relevant...
Shared Psychotic Disorder (SPD), also known as Folie à Deux, is a very rare mental condition where one person shares false beliefs or symptoms of mental illness with another person. This usually happens in close relationships, where one person has the false belief and the other...
When we think about childhood, we often picture fun play, lots of energy, and innocent curiosity. However, some children and their families face a different reality: bipolar disorder. This is often seen as an "adult" illness, but it can also affect children in a big way. Bipolar disorder...