Depression is an illness in which the person suffers a series of symptoms that cause a deep psychological suffering. The most typical symptoms are having a very low mood, not wanting to do anything, not enjoying the things that usually make us enjoy, difficulty sleeping or anxiety. It needs to be treated as soon as … Read more
The bipolar disorder or bipolar spectrum disorder is based on a set of different mental disorders. Its most notable characteristic is the instability it causes in emotions, thoughts and behaviors, to the point of making the sufferer doubt who he or she really is. Two people with bipolar disorder can be totally different, which makes … Read more
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders with an estimated annual prevalence of 2% to 3% for men and 8% for women. This means that 1 out of every 5/6 people suffers, has suffered or will suffer from depression during their lifetime. The definition of depression is given according to the criteria of … Read more
Approximately 25% of the population will suffer the effect of the post-holiday slump, experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression when returning to their routine. In order to avoid this, most specialists advise to take a “pro-active” attitude in order to block the sad emotions and stress of the season. Here are a few … Read more
As such, addiction consists of a chronic and recurrent disease characterized by compulsive cravings for psychoactive substances. Examples could be cocaine, cannabis, alcohol, heroin or pills. On the other hand, people can also have addictive behaviors, such as those cases that are related to new technologies, such as addiction to cell phones or video games … Read more
When we speak of depression we are not referring to a single nosological entity. Depression is a medical condition in which mood disturbance predominates, accompanied by particular physical manifestations, as well as alterations in thinking, sleep-wake cycle and cognition. Years ago, when I was in residency training in the specialty, the term “atypical depression” was … Read more
The World Health Organization, in its International Classification of Diseases, established the diagnostic criteria for “prolonged grief” and, 2 or 3 months ago, the American Psychiatric Association did the same (DSM-5 TR). Prolonged grief is defined as the constant preoccupation or intense longing for the deceased and the characteristics surrounding the death. People suffering from … Read more
Personality disorders are diverse, maladaptive and deeply rooted alterations and modes of behavior, which are generally recognizable from adolescence or even earlier, and express a characteristic lifestyle and way of relating to oneself and others, persisting into adulthood. As a consequence of these behaviors, the person suffers or makes others suffer, causing negative consequences for … Read more
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. It is characterized by the occurrence of depressive episodes and episodes of euphoria which we call hypomania or, when the symptoms are more intense. By hypomania we mean an increase in energy, reduced need for sleep, as well as a non-normal increase in optimism and initiative. There is a … Read more
Throughout time, psychology has worked on trying to understand what is wrong with us (why do we get depressed? why do we feel anxiety or stress?) in order to help us recover our wellbeing. However, the same thing has happened to psychologists as to doctors, and that is that, in their haste to help us … Read more