If you notice a depressed mood or loss of interest in things that once brought you joy, you could be experiencing a depressive episode. Throughout our lives, everyone has depressive periods whether due to traumatic events, grief, stress, or various other causes. But individuals who suffer for extended periods of time with a depressed mood… Continue reading How Common is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
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Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth
Positive Mindset in Personal Growth and Pain Management Beliefs and habits are created because they have served some purpose in your life at one point in time. They guided you to where you are now, and you kept using them because they worked. They help drive your choices each day in a way that doesn’t… Continue reading Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth
Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disorder. It causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Typically symptoms begin gradually, but become more severe over time. As nerve cells die, involuntary movements, tremors and shaking commonly appear. Many of the symptoms of Parkinson’s can… Continue reading Causes of Parkinson’s Disease
Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
Around the globe, race and ethnicity play a role in people’s health and wellness. Genetics may predispose some minorities to chronic health conditions and culture or lifestyle may also be a factor. But we must also consider health disparities among minority groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health disparities as preventable… Continue reading Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
What Is the Function of the Respiratory System and How Does Lung Cancer Impact This?
Lung cancer is a serious disease that can significantly affect our bodies, especially the respiratory system. The respiratory system is our body’s main way of taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide. In this blog, we’ll learn how how lung cancer impacts the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and common symptoms that patients… Continue reading What Is the Function of the Respiratory System and How Does Lung Cancer Impact This?
9 Rare Heart Diseases
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among American men and women. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Although coronary artery disease is the most common heart condition, there are a number of other diseases to watch out for! In fact, there are over 30 distinct types of heart disease,… Continue reading 9 Rare Heart Diseases
Common Women’s Health Conditions
When you think of women’s health, you probably think of conditions specific to the biologically female body. This includes pregnancy, gynecological concerns, menopause and breast cancer. But there are many common women affected health conditions outside of these select few that greatly impact women around the globe. Johns Hopkins reports, “Many health issues affect women… Continue reading Common Women’s Health Conditions
Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
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
A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
CAR T-Cell Therapy is a promising new treatment to reduce the impact of lupus and the inflammatory response. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect many different parts of the body. Patients may encounter a range of symptoms depending on the specific systems of the body that are impacted.… Continue reading A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
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