Experiencing a mental breakdown, often referred to as a nervous breakdown, can be a deeply distressing and overwhelming experience. Whether it's triggered by an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, burnout, or another mental health condition, witnessing a loved one go...
Emotional Breakdown
Do I Have OCD? Understanding Signs and Symptoms
Despite its alarming prevalence, many people still struggle to recognize the signs and symptoms of OCD, often dismissing their intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors as mere quirks or inconveniences.
Am I Depressed?
Take the brief Depression Test below to help determine if you have symptoms of depression: Do you have thoughts of suicide? Do you ever wish that you wouldn’t wake up? Do you have a down mood that doesn’t seem to go away? Have you lost interest in activities that you...
Nervous Breakdown Treatment
Daily life is jampacked with persistent stimulation and enormous stress. It can feel as if life's demands are coming at us constantly while providing little to no relief. These stressors can deliver immense feelings of worry, hopelessness, panic, and paranoia. When...
How to Get Help for a Mental Breakdown
Many people experience something called a “mental breakdown” every year. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 adults in the United States feels the symptoms associated with nervous breakdowns and mental health challenges. Although there are many misconceptions about what...
Codependency
The following information was taken from Codependent No More by Melody Beattie and is intended to provide you with a basic understanding of codependency. We recommend her books on codependency to gain more insight into her work with addiction and its effects on the...