Have you ever found yourself lost or confused about your whereabouts, without any recollection of how you got to where you currently are? If so, then there is a chance that you have experienced a dissociative fugue state. This rare condition refers to a temporary disarray in the mind that can often cause amnesia, confusion, […]
LIDO Wellness Center offers unsurpassed bipolar treatment in Newport Beach using innovative and science-based therapies. Our therapists possess the highest educational training and clinical experience to help you overcome your mental health problems and attain improved psychological wellness. Signs You Should Seek Depression Treatment in Newport Beach Depression can occur in episodes. During a depressive episode, you may […]
Sociopath is no longer an official diagnosis. The better term is antisocial personality disorder. Yes, it’s a bit of a mouthful, which is likely why you will hear people using sociopath in common culture. So, we are going to talk about what a sociopath is, but we will be calling it ASPD. For the purposes […]
The hope is that we can live with purpose. We can find joy, and we can look forward to another day. But it is just not always the case. Some people have not had joy or happiness in so long that they feel like maybe it isn’t even a possibility. And it might even get […]
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a relatively common mental health condition that produces symptoms of impulsive behavior, cognitive distortions, and intense relationships with others. In addition to these symptoms, people with BPD also struggle with emotional dysregulation, which makes it challenging to manage their emotions and feelings when exposed to particular triggers. Emotional dysregulation refers […]
What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a tremendously complex mental health condition that often impacts the quality of a person’s social interactions and daily life. This disorder, also known as clinical depression, often includes long bouts of sadness, a loss of interest in general quality of life, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness […]
Anxiety is commonly associated with feelings of helplessness. Fear and the constant analyzing of life and its circumstances, even choosing to stop engaging with activities and people, are all common with anxiety. People struggling with anxiety can feel like they can’t control their feelings and emotions. Anxiety is pervasive. One in four people in the US has […]
We all experience sadness at specific points in life, such as upon failing a job interview or after a major life change, such as relocating to a new neighborhood. The gloominess caused by such events disappears after a while, and we are back to a healthy, happier state of mind. For individuals who suffer from […]
Both depersonalization and derealization are signs of psychological distress and are considered dissociative disorder. Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR) is a term used to describe the combination of these symptoms. Depersonalization is the experience of distancing oneself from one’s own identity. The experience can be akin to looking at yourself on a movie screen or standing on the […]
Trigger warning … we are going to talk a little about vomiting. Though if you already know what emetophobia is, you already know that. Emetophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear of vomiting. It is often so bad it can significantly impact a person’s daily life. They might have to avoid certain […]