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Acute Stress Disorder vs. PTSD: What’s the Difference?

Acute Stress Disorder vs. PTSD: What’s the Difference?

Many people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, another diagnosis connected to trauma, acute stress disorder, is not as well known. Both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) develop from trauma. One can develop either condition after witnessing traumatic events in their community, witnessing a traumatic event involving a loved one, […]
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What Constitutes a Manic Episode?

Most people understand bipolar disorder as a mood disorder with two primary symptoms: manic episodes and depressive episodes. While there are different bipolar diagnoses, each experiences mania, and depression to varying degrees. The intensity and severity of the emotional highs and lows you experience with bipolar disorder will vary based on your specific diagnosis. Despite […]
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The Harms of Being Pro-Anorexia

Eating disorders are illness that affects the lives of millions of American’s of all ages.  Despite a long-standing misconception, it is essential to remember that an eating disorder is not a struggle “by choice” or “in the head” of the person suffering.  The statistics from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders or […]
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