The parts of life that hurt.

Situational stress occurs with specific events like interviews or emergencies, triggering the body's "fight or flight" response. Symptoms include a racing heart and anxiety.

Anxiety is a mental health condition with excessive worry and fear. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a type where worry persists about everyday things. Treatment is available.

Depression is a crushing darkness, stealing joy. It's a constant feeling of hopelessness. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) brings it with the winter months. But there is help and hope.

Grief and loss counseling supports individuals in navigating the grieving process after a significant loss, promoting healthy emotional expression and finding meaning, enabling resilience and forward movement.

Bipolar disorder, formerly manic-depressive illness, involves severe mood swings from mania/hypomania to depression. It affects mood, energy, and daily functioning.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) causes unstable emotions, thoughts, and relationships. It leads to fear of abandonment and impulsive behavior. Therapy is the main treatment.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) stems from chronic trauma, causing emotional dysregulation and a fragmented self-concept. Trauma-focused therapies aid in recovery.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition triggered by trauma, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. Treatment involves therapy and sometimes medication. Seek help if symptoms persist.

ADD and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders affecting focus, impulse control, and activity level. They impact organizational skills and attention to detail, often persisting from childhood into adulthood.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder affecting communication and social interaction. It involves repetitive behaviors and varies widely in impact on individuals.

Impulse control and conduct disorders involve violating others' rights and societal norms. They include oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. Early intervention is crucial.

Adjustment disorder is a short-term, treatable reaction to stress. It causes emotional symptoms and can affect anyone. Counseling helps individuals cope and manage reactions.

Substance use disorders are chronic conditions involving harmful drug use despite consequences. They affect millions, with risk factors including genetics, environment, and mental health. Treatment is often multifaceted.

Relational distress is the emotional pain from relationship problems. Issues like poor communication can lead to anxiety or depression. Professional help is crucial to address these challenges.

Eating disorders often co-occur with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a mental health condition characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in one's appearance. Individuals with eating disorders may develop BDD due to body image disturbances. Both conditions require comprehensive treatment by mental health professionals.