What is Panic Disorder? How to self-test?
Panic disorder is a common psychological disorder characterized by the sudden onset of intense fear and discomfort, accompanied by a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, such as palpitations, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea, and loss of reality. . Panic attacks usually last from a few minutes to half an hour, and the fr...
Have you ever encountered such a situation, when you are taking the elevator, suddenly the elevator stops and the door does not open, you feel very scared, your heart beats faster, your breathing becomes difficult, and you want to escape, but there is nothing you can do? If you feel this way, you may be suffering from a psychological disorder called claustrophobia. So, what is claustrophobia? Why ...
Agitation depression (AD) is a special type of depression that, in addition to low mood, is also accompanied by psychomotor agitation and escape from thoughts. Patients with this disorder often exhibit uneasiness, irritability, impulsivity, hostility and other behaviors, which seriously affect their quality of life and social functions. Agitation depression is closely associated with bipolar disor...
Agoraphobia is a rare form of anxiety disorder. If you have this disorder, your fear can prevent you from going out into the world. You avoid certain places and situations because you think you'll be trapped and won't be able to get help.
For example, you may worry or panic when you:
Public transport (bus, train, boat or plane)
Large open spaces (car parks, bridges)
Enclosed spaces (shops, cinem...
After the baby is born, some women suffer from a mood disorder called postpartum depression, which is a common and sometimes serious condition. There is a similar mood disorder called antepartum depression during pregnancy, but it doesn't get enough attention. Let’s learn about the characteristics of prenatal depression, how it differs from other conditions, and how to seek effective help.
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What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex mood disorder that occurs in some women after giving birth, characterized by adverse physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic Criteria Manual of Mental Disorders), postpartum depression is a type of major depressive disorder that usually occurs within 4 weeks after delivery. Diagnosis of...
Do you often have this problem: repeatedly checking the doors, windows, and gas before going out, resulting in being late or unable to go out at all? Or can't stand a little bit of mess and always have to put things in order and wash hands/mop the floor constantly? Or constantly checking the bills that have been calculated and the exam papers that have been written? If you find yourself repeatedly...
Depression, also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder whose symptoms include persistent sadness or lack of interest in life.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to loss, struggles in life, or damaged self-esteem.
But when intense sadness—which includes feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless—lasts from days to wee...
How to deal with depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two different mood disorders that can have negative effects on your body and mind. Depression causes you to fall into a persistent low mood and lose your enthusiasm and motivation for life. Anxiety causes you to feel uncontrollable fear or worry that affects your daily activities and relationships. Sometimes, you may suffer from b...
Anxiety is a normal emotional response that we all feel when we are faced with stress, danger, or difficulty. However, if anxiety is excessive, persistent, or unreasonable, it may affect our quality of life and health. At this time, we may suffer from anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorder is a mental illness that comes in many different types and manifestations. According to statistics in the Unite...