The term “binge eating disorder” is often associated with bulimia. Overeating, though, is not necessarily connected with a binge-and-purge situation. Binge eating disorder is its own medical condition – a serious one – and it is heavily tied to trauma, stress, and...
In the intricate landscape of mental health, it’s crucial to clearly understand the various emotional challenges individuals may face. Four of the most prevalent mental health concerns are depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and grief....
Maintaining good mental health is a delicate dance for many people. One of the most important elements is being able to feel all your feelings without guilt or blame. If the environment you live in or the people who surround you make it impossible to express your...
Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to misuse alcohol and other substances. By using alcohol to escape the mental distress they experience with PTSD, these individuals make themselves susceptible to an addiction that will...
Trauma can result from any stressful event involving a threat to your safety, and it can trigger an emotional, psychological, or physical response that can profoundly impact your mental health. Unfortunately, many people don’t take the time to properly process and...
While anniversaries are often positive reminders of happy events like weddings and first dates, not all anniversaries are days you want to remember. The date of the death of a loved one, a natural disaster, or any other traumatic event can trigger an “anniversary...
