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Although conditions like dissociative identity disorder affect as few as 1.5 percent of the global population, dissociative episodes are not uncommon. Some studies show that mild episodes of depersonalization or derealization can last from hours to days. They can occur as a reaction to high amounts of stress. According to one study, episodes can occur […]

Studies on community samples show that the prevalence rate of narcissistic personality disorder among the US population is somewhere between 0.5 to 5 percent. Experts are unsure of how common the condition really is. Unlike other disorders that can affect a person’s ability to function, narcissists rarely seek professional help. This makes it difficult to […]

We all get a little nervous during a not-so-smooth flight, but when you get so worried that it keeps you from functioning, it’s more than nervousness. It’s turbulence anxiety. Turbulence is a normal part of flying and happens pretty often, but that doesn’t make it any less scary. Studies indicate that it’s one of the […]

Do you ever feel like you’ve run a marathon on the days when you were very anxious? Perhaps the day before a major job interview or exam. Now imagine feeling like that every day because your anxiety won’t go away. If you can relate to this, then it’s possible that your anxiety is doing more […]

In the US alone, over 40 million adults have have been diagnosed with some sort of anxiety disorder, and that’s just the people who meet the criteria. There are millions of others who struggle with feelings of anxiety but never qualify for a diagnosis. By all accounts, anxiety is the most common mental health concern […]

People struggling with anxiety, no matter what type, can agree that it really sucks the joy out of life. From meeting new people to dealing with the stress of a job, anxiety makes all of this difficult. But for some, it can go as far as being unable to swallow when they’re anxious. Known as […]

It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, whether it’s about an upcoming interview or a major exam. But when your anxiety makes it difficult to continue functioning, that’s when you need professional help. Over 40 million US adults suffer from one anxiety disorder or the other. Symptoms like shaking and tremors can occur […]

Do you ever feel like you think about all your problems right before going to sleep? This can occur due to stress, an anxiety disorder, or any other medical condition. Anxiety is a condition that needs no introduction-– it’s the most common mental health concern in the US, with over 40 million adults diagnosed with […]

If you take a minute to look at the picture of mental health in the US, you’ll notice that anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent concerns. The National Institutes of Health states that over the past year, around 19.1 percent of US adults struggled with an anxiety disorder. While major depression affects a […]