What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD is a situation that may occur after you have undergone a traumatic condition or event. This event may have induced you to feel intense fear, pain, or sorrow. You may believe you are going to get hurt or die. You may also proceed to feel helpless after the […]
Month: January 2021
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What is an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychological illness that causes repeated unwanted sensations or thoughts (obsession) or an intense urge to do something over and over (compulsion). Some people have obsessions while others have compulsions. Some people experience both obsessions and compulsions. OCD is not about a habit like biting […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is a generalized anxiety disorder or GAD? People with this condition describe generalized anxiety disorder or GAD as a feeling of perpetual worrying about everyday situations and occurrences. Experts often consider GAD a chronic anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects about 6.8 million people in the United States, amounting to approximately 3.1% of […]