In order to survive as a species, our body naturally develops a system to help us overcome threats and dangers by allowing us to become more aware of our surroundings; this is known as the fight-or-flight response. This response is triggered by the amygdala when your body senses danger, and in turn stimulates various body …
Oftentimes, the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are mentioned interchangeably, with many considering them to refer to the same kind of attack. The confusion is understandable, since they have some similar emotional and physical symptoms, but they are actually two separate kinds of attacks that are associated with different symptoms. Nonetheless, it is important …
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As the conversation about mental health began to boom, the conversation regarding internet addiction (IA) has also risen along with it. Internet addiction has been defined as “excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors regarding computer use and internet access that lead to impairment or distress.” Its risks and consequences have been found to …
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Education and self-awareness tend to go hand-in-hand very often. In order to be more self-aware, you need to be educated and knowledgeable about certain things. This education helps put many things in perspective for you and helps you clearly distinguish between one thing and the other. Mental Health As talked about many times before, mental …
Trigger warning: this article discusses mental illnesses. In simple words, a mental illness is a health condition that alters an individual’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It is a medical condition like any other and should not be anything to be ashamed of. Yet, a large part of the world’s population makes it harder to speak …
Memory loss has long been known for resulting from physical traumas to the brain. However, what is also prevalent but has failed to become common knowledge is memory loss as a result of mental illness. If you are someone living with an anxiety disorder or depression and are experiencing memory loss, there is actually a …
The outbreak of this pandemic has urged people to stay inside and keep themselves physically distant from other people. Physical distancing provided some relief to those with social anxiety. However, the lack of social interactions with others could also damage the will to socialize. This pandemic created a wave of new stresses that could affect …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a depressive disorder and suicidality. If you are someone who menstruates, it is very likely that you have experienced premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This can usually include mood swings, headaches, nausea, bloating, etc. However, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is much more extreme. Symptoms include drastic drops in mood and a lack …
At some point in time, you, like many others, may have experienced some sort of pattern of procrastination. While many of us have avoided a thing or two on our to-do list for a couple of days, others may have never ended up doing the task that they were meant to do. Regularly procrastinating tasks …
Trigger warning: this article discusses eating disorders, weight gain, and weight loss. Eating disorders are far more complicated than often described. They are mental disorders that manifest into one’s relationship with food and body perception. They are often characterized by severe concern regarding body weight, shape, and eating habits. People who suffer from an ED …