OCD and Bipolar Disorder: How They Are Connected
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder are two medical conditions that can occur together in the same person at the same time.1 Studies vary, but a large meta-analysis from 2021 estimated that about 69% of people living with OCD have a second psychiatric diagnosis at some point in their lifetime.2 It's bipolar disorder in about one in four of those cases.
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Are There Stages of Depression?
Depression is a serious mental health condition with variable symptoms. Some people describe its progress in stages. However, there is no research to support depression in stages.
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Hypomania Symptoms: Understanding Episodes
Hypomania refers to a state of elevated emotions and heightened behavior.1 During a hypomanic episode, a person may feel especially irritable, energetic, euphoric, or distracted. They may also engage in more risky or impulsive behaviors than usual.
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How Depression Is Treated
I f y o u v e b e e n d i a g n o s e d w i t h c l i n i c a l d e p r e s s i o n , a l s o k n o w n a s m a j o r d e p r e s s i v e d i s o r d e r ( M D D ) , r e s t a s s u r e d t h e r e a r e m a n y t r e a t m e n t o p t i o n s a v a i l a b l e . S o m e p e o p l e w i l l e x p e r i e n c e o n l y o n e d e p r e s s i v e e p i s o d e i n t h e i r l i f e , w h i l e o t h e r s m a y h a v e d e p r e s s i o n t h r o u g h o u t t h e i r l i v e s a n d r e q u i r e o n g o i n g t r e a t m e n t .
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety: 12 Prescription Alternatives to Know
Natural remedies are complementary or alternatives to prescription medications. Some remedies may not work immediately, but over time as the substances build up in your system (e.g., herbal supplements or adaptogens that protect against stress). Natural anxiety-relief options include herbal teas, movement, and mindfulness-based techniques, and lifestyle changes such as avoiding anxiety-inducing substances.
