Having a child with autism can be challenging, especially during the first few years of his or her life. You might even be going to different doctors and getting little to no answers. This can be very frustrating. If your child has autism or you suspect your child might have it, knowing the different types […]
As an adult struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you know that it isn’t just a childhood disorder. In fact, four percent of adults over the age of eighteen are dealing with ADHD daily. If you’re one of them, you might be at your wit’s end trying to get things done. You may have noticed that the […]
Are you struggling with social anxiety? Social anxiety disorder is a very common issue. 15 million Americans experience anxiety and distress when put into social situations. There isn’t a magic cure, and living with social anxiety isn’t a walk in the park, but some effective tips and strategies can make it easier to deal with. […]
Did you know that you can have success with online dating, no matter who you are? Online dating is one of the most popular ways to date because it allows people to find anyone. People that go to online dating sites and apps are looking to date, so you’ll know that you’re talking to people […]
Do you have a loved one suffering from PTSD? Dating with PTSD can be overwhelming to think about. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can develop after trauma. This may result from military time, rape, or childhood events. It affects parts in the brain that trigger strong actions. This includes parts like the amygdala and prefrontal […]
Dating can be difficult for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for those who suffer from social anxiety and other anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the U.S., affecting around 20% of the population every year. Anxiety makes nearly every aspect of life more difficult, but it’s especially hindering for […]
Love is a battlefield of intense, powerful emotions that can be hard to control. For anyone with a borderline personality disorder, that emotional intensity is magnified. So how do you successfully navigate a relationship of this type? The truth is that it is tricky, but by no means impossible, and can be just as functional […]
Did you know that about 2.2% of adults in the United States live with an autism spectrum condition? This equates to about 5.4 million people or 1 in 45 adults who are on the autism spectrum. This is the first study conducted by the CDC to calculate an estimate of American adults living with an […]
Is there even such a thing as a single autism diagnosis test? Strictly speaking, no. At least, not in the usual sense. In medicine, there are conditions that can be diagnosed on the basis of a single test result. Cancer, for example, is diagnosed through tissue examination. Autism isn’t quite so simple. In fact, some argue that […]
When you’re trying to manage your obsessive-compulsive disorder, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and entirely focused on the self. This is completely normal, especially while you’re navigating treatment early on. When you combine OCD and relationships, though, things can get even more complicated. OCD can get you stuck in your own head, and trying to […]
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