Have you ever been asked if you have ADHD? Some of you may have wondered the same thing yourself. How to know if you have ADHD? Only a doctor can tell you for sure. Because it has a wide range of symptoms that can be confused with depression and anxiety, the disorder can be difficult…
Everybody is afraid of something, and we should all be. Those fears are what keep us safe from poisonous snakes, huge tornadoes and other threatening situations. Fear can become a phobia when that normal fight-or-flight response goes awry. Research explains that people who suffer from phobias usually overestimate or even exaggerate the risk of injury…
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear, anxiety or panic. These symptoms are not only emotional but also physically distressing. When people are suffering from panic attacks, they may have difficulty breathing, sweat profusely, feel trembling and experience pounding in the heart. During a panic attack, some…
There are times when we’re afraid of something, our fears are real and we know what it’s like to be fearful, whether the fear is thunderstorms, a trip to the dentist or losing a beloved family member. Our bodies respond to fear as a warning to be careful. Anxiety is more about worrying about the…
We tend to use the term narcissist to describe someone who is self-obsessed and lacking in empathy. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a legitimate mental health condition that must be diagnosed by a mental health professional. Some narcissistic traits can still be present even if a person does not have NPD. The following are possible…