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What Does it Mean to be OCD Sensitive? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder where people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them [...]

Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder  Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder have similar symptoms, but they’re completely different conditions which require their [...]

What is Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania? You might not think of picking at skin imperfections or plucking out unwanted hair as a mental health concern. For people suffering with [...]

Do I Have Depression? Some 19 million Americans struggle with depression each year. Unfortunately, many who suffer never seek an official diagnosis or receive treatment. Is this you? Untreated, [...]

11 Common Signs of Drug Use There are many physical and behavioral flags which may indicate drug use. While different substances can each offer their own unique hints, there are some general [...]

7 Signs and Symptoms You Have a Substance Use Disorder The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), no longer uses the terms substance abuse and substance [...]

CBT vs. DBT? What are the differences? What is CBT? Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two forms of psychotherapy or “talk therapy.” In both, you work [...]

Am I Bipolar? It is quite normal to feel down when life is difficult and to be excited when things go well. For those suffering with bipolar disorder, however, the highs and lows are much more [...]

What are the Symptoms of ADHD in Adults? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—known also as ADD—is not just a childhood problem. If you were diagnosed with childhood ADHD or ADD, [...]

5 Signs You Have Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol poisoning is no joke. It is a matter of life and death. It can occur quickly, and without much warning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and [...]