Adjustment disorders are excessive reactions to stress that are characterized by negative thoughts, strong emotions and changes in behavior. The conditions affect how individuals feel and think about themselves and the world around them. The common symptoms include feeling hopeless, not enjoying things you used to enjoy, crying often, irritability, trouble sleeping, suicidal ideation, difficulty […]

Cyclothymia or cyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder that causes emotional ups and downs, but they’re not as extreme as those in bipolar I or II disorder. People with cyclothymia experience periods of mood shifts up and down from their baseline. This means that one may feel on top of the world for a time, […]

Fibromyalgia is a health condition in which people experience musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. The symptoms of this condition begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological […]

Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort or distress that might occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics. Gender dysphoria symptoms include a difference between gender identity and genitals or secondary sex characteristics, such as breast size, voice and facial hair. Also, a strong desire […]