One in ten adult Americans have a panic attack every year. For most, panic attacks aren’t associated with a panic disorder – in fact, about 3% of U.S. adults have a panic disorder. At the same time, even isolated panic attacks can be intense, psychologically damaging, and traumatic. Learning how to stop or to deal […]
High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Is and How to Cope
Most people think of those with anxiety as visibly anxious, overwhelmed, and distressed. But, while many of the over 40 million Americans struggling with anxiety experience the disorder in this way, many others do not. In fact, many people with anxiety are able to function at work, at school, or in other aspects of their […]
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD (similar to bipolar disorder) is a severe mental health disorder impacting an estimated 1.6% of all U.S. adults. This disorder is characterized by mood swings, difficulty regulating emotion, and intense emotional responses to stress and triggers. For many, that means depression, impulsive behavior, poor self-esteem, difficult relationships, and an inability […]
Learning How to Maintain Employment with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a severe mental health disorder affecting an estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population. This disorder results in strong emotional ups and downs, highs and lows of energy, and self-righteousness that can make it extremely difficult to follow instructions or take orders. That can mean difficulty keeping or maintaining jobs, getting into fights […]
