What Are Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life? When you think about your fundamental needs, what comes to mind? At first, you might consider basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. However, fundamental needs are dynamic, encompass so much more, and will continue to evolve over time. Fundamental needs are the things that everyone… Continue reading Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
Category: Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) are two commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. These conditions are considered rather serious. When left untreated, both bipolar disorder and BPD can significantly impair a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder and BPD have some similar symptoms, they are caused by completely different things. In this piece, we… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control
Control your pain by understanding what’s within your control Living with chronic health issues can quickly become overwhelming. Managing medications, navigating physical limitations, handling multiple health conditions, and coping with pain can make it feel like your life is spiraling out of control, especially during flare-ups. In these moments, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and… Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control
Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
A new study has found that people with anxiety might have nearly three times the risk of developing dementia later in life. This research is the first to look at how different levels of anxiety over time can affect the risk of dementia. Dr. Kay Khaing, the lead author, says that anxiety should now be… Continue reading Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
The Power of Perception: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Health Perception We’ve all heard the saying, “Perception is everything.” But what if it were also a predictor of how healthy we are and how long we live? It can be important to reflect on our overall perception of health so that we can identify areas of improvement and establish… Continue reading The Power of Perception: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
Why is Proper Medication Management so Important for Mental Health?
If you are living with a mental health condition, prescription medication may be a normal part of your daily life. Medication management and sticking to a treatment plan is crucial. You may need to closely monitor your medications, doses, and side effects. On PatientsLikeMe, we have members managing a wide range of conditions with all… Continue reading Why is Proper Medication Management so Important for Mental Health?
Understanding Mania and Manic Episodes
Mania and manic episodes are among the many symptoms of a mood disorder known as bipolar disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder is “a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.” There are three types of bipolar disorder: bipolar I, bipolar II… Continue reading Understanding Mania and Manic Episodes
Seasonal Depression in the Summer
For many, the summer months are a joyous time. Vacations, sunny days, and shorter nights. A chance to just relax and kick back with your family. Or even, time to enjoy the things you don’t normally get to during the rest of the year. But, for others, summertime can result in an unexpected depressive period,… Continue reading Seasonal Depression in the Summer
Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of severe depression and hypomania and/or manic episodes depending on the type of bipolar disorder one is diagnosed with. To determine if a person has bipolar disorder a medical professional may evaluate the following: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis This condition is usually diagnosed by… Continue reading Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Chilling Benefits? What to Know About Cold Plunges Cold plunging and cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, have gained popularity for their potential benefits in managing chronic pain and chronic diseases. Let’s explore the science behind this buzzed-about therapy and its potential to improve health and wellness. Understanding Cold Therapy… Continue reading The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness