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The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.
Conversion Disorder Journal (Part 1)
I have had functional neurological disorder (FND) for about three and a half years now, since April 2018. It really began to get bad after my grandma passed away in June 2018 though. Before I get too into my personal story about it, I will explain a little bit about what FND, or conversion disorder, is.
By Rene Peters4 years ago in Psyche
6 Fun Facts About Synesthesia
Have you ever said something to a friend or family member that they thought was really strange? Like maybe that a certain song sounded orange or that you could ‘see’ music? Or that the number 5 is green to you? If so, you may have Synesthesia, a neurological condition that scientists are still trying to figure out more about it and why it happens. The word means to blend the five senses. People with synesthesia (known as synesthetes), experience the world differently – to put it simply, think of it like crossed wires in their brains – their senses are hooked up to each other in weird ways where one sensory source produces another result – such as tasting sounds or hearing colours. There are many different types of synesthesia such as Chromesthesia – where a person hears a sound and sees a colour associated with it (high pitched sounds are often brighter colours and lower sounds are darker). Different people may see a certain sound as a different colour. One of the most common forms of this condition is grapheme-color synesthesia– where people will see letters or numbers with different colours. For example ‘A’ might be yellow and 12 might be a shade of blue.
By Caitlin McColl4 years ago in Psyche
Suicide Survival
We walked into the service room. There was a line leading up to her casket. Everyone was sad, wearing all black. Consoling each other When we got to the front, that I observed her, I couldn’t believe it. How could such a beautiful young lady take her life away, she was just a teenager. I could see the bruises on her neck from the rope and I really observed her well. Pam looked tired & the room was full of emotions. Here go the waterfalls again. Crying seemed to be all I did. I felt weird for a second, looked at my mom & told her I needed a restroom. We walked out and found one in the lobby not far from the service room. I ran in a stall & threw up. I got so sick I told my mom we had to go. I couldn’t go back in there. I began feeling weird again. I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
By Solibeth Nunez4 years ago in Psyche
The 6 Psychological Disorders In Children
Have you ever heard about psychological disorders in children? Well, children do develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms may vary. Seeing your children with abnormal feelings, behaviors, and thoughts is very distressing.
By Adam William4 years ago in Psyche
Multiple Sclerosis Progression: An Overview
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects adults between 20 and 40 years of age. The signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis vary widely from patient to patient, and even fluctuate throughout each patient’s life. While this can make it hard to predict exactly how the disease will progress, there are patterns that it follows that can help patients know what types of Multiple Sclerosis treatment to seek. Here’s a quick guide to what Multiple Sclerosis looks like and how it evolves over the years.
By Albertalice4 years ago in Psyche
The Best Exercises for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that affects adults over the age of sixty. Muscle stiffness, spasms, bradykinesia (slow movements), and difficulty speaking are all typical signs of the condition, leaving patients and caregivers unsure of where to turn for assistance.
By Albertalice4 years ago in Psyche
Stem Cell Therapy as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neuro-degenerative condition that affects about one in every 100 people above the age of 60. It impacts movement and overall muscle function and also has psychiatric symptoms like hallucinations. While there is no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, there is a growing interest in stem cell therapy as a way to slow disease progression and enhance the patient’s lifestyle abilities.
By Albertalice4 years ago in Psyche
How does Stem Cell Therapy help manage Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological condition that impairs muscle movement and may cause intellectual disabilities. While receiving a diagnosis for Cerebral Palsy in a child can be tough on parents, it is important to remember that there are ways to ensure that the child has a full life. Recently, Stem Cell Therapy has received a lot of attention as a potential cure for Cerebral Palsy. It works by repairing damaged cells in the brain and neural networks. Let’s take a closer look at what Cerebral Palsy is and how Stem Cell Therapy can help.
By Albertalice4 years ago in Psyche
In-Person College as a Mentally Ill, Disabled Woman
Week 1 I've been in college for about 3 semesters now. All of which have been completely online except for my ASL (American Sign Language) class over the summer. They've gone well. I'd gotten mostly As and Bs, one C (cause I switched majors and just decided not to do the final project, also I was in a mental institution), one F (due to a mental health crisis and an uncooperative teacher), so I'd say I'm doing pretty well so far.
By L. J. Knight 4 years ago in Psyche
