Although most people and often times some licensed therapists interchangeably use the terms anxiety attack and panic attack, they are not the same and don't manifest in the same way. However, should you be experiencing either of the two, they are a sign of extreme mental exhaustion and worth exploring for mental health instability. So… Continue reading Anxiety attacks vs. Panic attacks
Photo by Raphael Brasileiro "It is a coward thing to kill yourself. We all have problems in life but you don't see us going around killing ourselves. You stand and face things. There is no such thing as a problem-free life". This was a statement from someone very close in my life surrounding the subject… Continue reading What is Depression?
I’m going to admit. When we initially received the Stay-At-Home order, there was a big part of me that was happy because that meant I would have to deal with people less. For someone who seems to have an extroverted personality, I really don’t like being around people (sorry guys, it's not you, it's me)!… Continue reading Dealing with loneliness in COVID Era
This week, I have an inspiring and moving story from Johanna Iipinge. I’m grateful that she shared her story with me, and even more, willing to share with my readers about her journey caring for a sister with bipolar disorder. When she first told me her story, my heart was filled with sympathy, but at… Continue reading I am my sister’s keeper: A battle with Bipolar Disorder
Disclaimer: I’m not a psychiatric resident or specialist, and Shafa is a psychology STUDENT. The information below only aims to give a brief introduction to these various types of mental disorders and their associated characteristics. We strongly advice you to refrain from using materials on the internet as a tool to self-diagnose. Should you become… Continue reading MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
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