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An emotional trigger is an event that evokes an emotional reaction, usually a negative one. Examples of emotional triggers include words, gestures, sounds, images, and smells. Emotional triggers can also cause flashbacks, forcing the person having them to relive traumatic events such as the death of a loved one, abuse, …

Major depression is a form of severe depression where you clinically depressed for 2 weeks or more. Depression and anxiety sometimes go hand in hand. Despite being relatively common, depression is still not a very well understood mental illness. People often mistake depression for sadness and vice versa or think …

What is emotional flatlining? We do these things because they’re enjoyable and we get pleasure out of them. However, what if you stopped feeling enjoyment out of normally fun activities? This is what’s known as anhedonia, otherwise recognized as emotional flatlining. The resulting numbness of this condition can be overwhelming …

Are you feeling down or sad all the time for “no reason”? Have you ever felt persistent sadness and then felt even more discouraged because you didn’t know why? It’s not as simple as thinking yourself into happiness, and harshly judging yourself for how you’re feeling can make matters worse. …

Some people are often cheerful, successful, and seemingly put-together. You would probably never even guess that there is something bothering them because of how well they conceal their mental illness and make you think their lives are perfectly happy and fine. It’s terrifying to think that those closest to us …

Mental disorders are classified as medical conditions that affect your moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Mental disorders vary from person to person and can last either short or long term. You’ve likely heard of conditions like Schizophrenia or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder before – you know someone diagnosed with one of these …

Depression is more than having a cloud hanging overhead. Depression negatively changes the way you act, feel, and think about yourself. It can be alienating and debilitating. Did you know that depression can occur in varying degrees, from mild, to moderate, to severe? In this video, we’ll be focusing specifically …

Have you lost your sense of direction in life and didn’t know what else to do? Do you always feel “lazy”, unmotivated, and uninspired? Because we live in such a cutthroat and hypercompetitive society so obsessed with the pursuit of wealth and success, we’re likely to suffer from chronic stress. …

Are you suffering from mental illnesses like depression or anxiety? Do you know someone who is? People who are suffering from a mental illness often hear the same type of unhelpful remarks. At some point, it can become annoying. It’s important to spread awareness about mental illness. And to help …