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Can Anxiety Cause Nausea?

If you or your teen have ever felt your stomach flip, churn, or feel unsettled during moments of stress, you’re not imagining it. Anxiety can absolutely cause nausea, and for many adolescents, stomach-related symptoms are one of the most common and distressing signs of anxiety. For teens navigating school pressure, social expectations, family changes, or […]
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OCD and Narcissism

Understanding the Link Between OCD and Narcissism

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Narcissistic Personality Traits—or, in more severe cases, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—are two conditions that can appear to share similarities on the surface. Both can involve perfectionistic thinking, rigid patterns of behavior, and a tendency to feel distressed when things feel “out of control.” But beneath these outward behaviors lie very different […]
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Risks of Mixing Lexapro and Wellbutrin

Lexapro and Wellbutrin are two commonly prescribed antidepressants that many individuals rely on to treat depression, anxiety, and emotional imbalance. While each medication works differently, doctors sometimes combine them to target multiple neurotransmitter systems at once. For many, this can boost energy, stabilize mood, or improve overall symptom relief. But mixing antidepressants is never something […]
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Do Natural Antidepressants Work?

In recent years, conversations around mental health have become more open, and with that openness comes curiosity—especially about alternatives to traditional medication. One question people often ask is: Do natural antidepressants actually work? For teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional instability, the idea of a “natural” mood booster can sound appealing. Supplements, […]
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Anhedonia Test, Symptoms + Treatment

Have you ever noticed that the things you used to enjoy—music, sports, spending time with friends—don’t feel the same anymore? You might laugh less, feel detached, or go through the motions without real excitement. This sense of emotional “numbness” could point to anhedonia, which means the inability to feel pleasure in things that once brought […]
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