Author Archives: Alta Loma
Being a parent is a daunting task as you guide your little human along the extensive journey of life. However, you may be more worried about this process if you struggle with a mental health disorder. You may worry that it will affect your parenting and relationship with your child or pass down and cause […]
Someone struggling with suicidal thoughts can be very good at hiding them because they do not want to reveal their vulnerability. It is hard to survive these painful thoughts if you do not reach out for support. Mental health experts in Parade have broken the stigma of mental health by speaking about what we need […]
Schizoaffective disorder is when you experience a combination of mood disturbances that you have seen in people with bipolar and schizophrenia. The National Institute of Health says that people with schizoaffective disorder tend to be misdiagnosed. It is important to understand what behaviors are linked with schizoaffective disorder to get a proper diagnosis of what you have […]
Everyone experiences depression from time to time. However, those who have a depression disorder go through episodes more often that can leave them feeling drained, unmotivated, and hopeless. Depressive episodes can be especially difficult to deal with when they seemingly appear out of nowhere. Your life seems to be going in the right direction when all […]
Antidepressants work by restoring a healthy balance to the chemicals in the brain that impacts your mood. It is important to remember that antidepressants are not a quick fix. Speaking to your therapist about what to expect when you first take antidepressants will prevent surprises as your brain becomes healthier and happier. Improve Your Mood […]
Sometimes we act in anger when we feel stressed, and our loved ones are trying to talk to us. There are subtler ways we take our stress out that may not be as apparent as lashing out at someone. Once we become better at noticing the unhealthy ways we take out our stress, we can […]
What used to be familiar to us, such as going out in public without covering our faces or hugging someone, is no longer familiar. As more people are getting vaccinated and more things are opening up, it can still be nerve-wracking to get back into our ordinary routine. As the world reopens and we heal […]
Even if you have never experienced one yourself, it is no secret that panic attacks can be a terrifying experience for those going through them. As a bystander, you may want to help but are unsure of what to do. This is normal, as many individuals may be able to recognize a panic attack but […]