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Key Takeaways Nicotine may cause or worsen anxiety symptoms.Smoking can temporarily relieve anxiety, but it does not address the root…
Key Takeaways Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is marked by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.To be diagnosed with BPD, a…
Key Takeaways Narcissistic personality disorder includes symptoms like grandiosity and a lack of empathy. The concept of narcissism has roots…
Key Takeaways Dysphoric mania is when manic and depressive symptoms happen at the same time. Dysphoric episodes are hard to…
Imagine a child who immediately hugs a stranger and acts as if they’ve known them their whole life. While it…
Key Takeaways Panic disorder involves panic attacks with symptoms like a fast heartbeat and fear of losing control.Generalized anxiety disorder…
Key Takeaways OCD used to be considered an anxiety disorder but now is in its own category.People with OCD have…
Key Takeaways People with dissociative identity disorder (DID) have two or more different identities, each with its own traits and…
Adjunctive medications are used for bipolar disorder when you have continued symptoms even while taking your primary medication.[2] These residual symptoms…
Key Takeaways People with PTSD may develop social anxiety because they feel they can’t connect with others. Veterans with PTSD…