Conditions / Disorders

By Robin Chase   Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months. This depression can sap people’s energy and make them feel moody. While it is normal to feel different depending on the day’s temperature, it is not normal to feel down for days at a time based on the season. Those who do have SAD. Treatment for this disorder can vary between medication, light therapy and psychotherapy. The severity of the depression may start out mild in the fall and then become more severe as the winter season progresses. A person’s mood may [...]

By Robin Chase Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects an individual’s perception of the world around them. It is characterized by thinking that involves a break from reality, called a psychosis. As an individual suffering from schizophrenia, I can remember my personal psychosis. I thought that people were following me and could hear everything that I said. It was distressing to think that everyone around me wanted to cause me harm. While schizophrenia may not be as common as other mental disorders, its effects can be severe. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml No one knows exactly what causes schizophrenia, although it may be brought [...]