If you’re neurodivergent or autistic, you may have experienced anxiety at some point in your life. But what is anxiety, really? And is it possible that anxiety could be a normal part of being neurodivergent or autistic?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear.…
A mental health planner is a tool that can be used to help manage and monitor mental health. It can be used to keep track of appointments, medications, and other important information related to mental health. Additionally, a mental health planner can help individuals set goals and track progress over time.…
Humans are social creatures. We thrive in companionship and wilt in isolation. We prioritize our relationships, and friendships and surround ourselves with conceptions of love and partnership. In fact, according to a study done by Al-Khalili et al. in 2012, the phrase “what is love” has been the most searched phrase across internet search engines.1 What is very clear, however, is the fact that love has no definition and looks different from person to person.…
Are you someone trying to manage one or more chronic illnesses, mental health concerns, or have chronic fatigue? Do you feel tired and exhausted after routine activities of daily living where other people do not feel the same? Does your mental energy drain faster than the people around you?…
Our brains are like snowflakes. No two are completely identical in the manner of their function. In fact, every single person’s brain develops and performs uniquely to another. This variation is known as neurodiversity and is a concept that should be thoroughly understood when considering an individual’s functionality1.…
In 1998, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, coined the term “neurodiversity” 1. This was an inclusive word, meant to recognize that every single brain is different and develops uniquely from each other. In fact, you can think of a brain the same way we think of snowflakes or fingerprints.…
There are many similarities between SSRIs and SNRIs, but there are also some important differences. Both types of medications work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. This can help to improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression. However, SNRIs also affect another chemical called norepinephrine.…
Even though anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders in adults, anxiety was relatively poorly understood up until two decades ago1. Approximately 31.1% of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder at any point in their lives1. This includes, but is not limited to, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias1.…
