My Diagnosis

I want to take a moment to give you a bit of insight into my mental health. With this insight, my blog entries will make a lot more sense (or maybe not). This probably should have been my first post… blame it on my ADHD. I won’t go into a lot of detail about each disorder, just a quick definition. However, I am listing a few websites I use as additional resources and information.

• Bipolar Disorder 1 — Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/
• Anxiety — People with panic disorder have recurrent unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that come on quickly and reach their peak within minutes. Attacks can occur unexpectedly or can be brought on by a trigger, such as a feared object or situation. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/
• OCD — Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
• PTSD — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

Helpful Websites

Suicide Hotline: 1–800–273–8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Institution of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

American Psychiatric Association (APA) https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/Home

Very Well Mind https://www.verywellmind.com/