Feeling disconnected from reality usually happens when the mind creates emotional distance from your surroundings, thoughts, or the people around you, often as a response to stress, anxiety, depression, or a past difficult experience. It is not a character flaw, and it typically eases once the underlying cause is identified and addressed through grounding, lifestyle […]
Yes, adult separation disorder can be treated. Most people see real improvement through talk therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), combined with practical coping tools and, in some cases, medication. Treatment works best when it targets the specific triggers behind the anxiety, not just the surface symptoms. Treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right mix depends on […]
The Moment Your Mind Goes Blank Almost everyone has walked into a kitchen and forgotten what they came for, or blanked on a coworker’s name two seconds after being introduced. These small slips are so common that most people barely notice them – until they start happening more often, and the question creeps in: is […]
Nocturnal anxiety is a state of fear or physical tension that appears at night, often pulling a person out of sleep with a racing heart, shortness of breath, or a sense of dread. A nocturnal anxiety attack is the more intense version of this – a sudden surge of panic that wakes the sleeper directly […]
Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious eating disorders rooted in a distorted relationship with food, body image, and control. While they share some surface-level similarities, they differ significantly in how they present, what drives them, and how they are treated. Anorexia nervosa involves extreme food restriction and dangerous weight loss, while bulimia nervosa […]
According to a multicenter, double-blind, sham-controlled trial published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (Carmi et al., 2019), deep TMS for OCD produced a 38.1% response rate in the active treatment group versus just 11.1% in the sham group, with improvements sustained at least four weeks after treatment ended. For the estimated 2 to 3% […]
Two people can feel deeply uncomfortable in their own bodies – and yet be experiencing something entirely different. One is caught in a relentless loop of checking, hiding, and fixating on a perceived flaw nobody else notices. The other feels a persistent, bone-deep mismatch between their body and who they know themselves to be. Both […]
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions globally, affecting millions of people. While several treatments are available for anxiety, some individuals find that traditional treatments like medication and therapy are ineffective. This is known as treatment-resistant anxiety. What is an anxiety disorder? In these cases, it’s crucial to collaborate with mental […]
This article will provide a comprehensive comparison of psychodynamic therapy and CBT, exploring their techniques, effectiveness, and key differences. The right therapy can help with a range of mental health disorders. However, knowing which type or modality is right for your needs can be tricky. The two most widely used are psychodynamic therapy vs CBT, […]
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that is used to treat several conditions. It has grown in its significance as a non-invasive brain stimulation technique after FDA approval for treatment of conditions like depression and OCD. Transcranial magnetic stimulation works by placing a coil over your head connected to a machine that is […]
