It is estimated that 25% of the population suffers from some type of sleep disorder. Night terrors are episodes of intense fear during sleep. While there is no cure, there are some techniques and interventions that can greatly reduce the frequency and severity.

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Loneliness and being alone are often thought of as being the same. Many people believe that the person that spends most of their time alone must be lonely. This may not be the case. Learn the subtle difference, the causes of loneliness and the techniques one can use to help themselves feel better.

Have you ever felt confused about who you are or where your life is going? Have you ever questioned the meaning and value of your existence? If you answered yes to these questions, you may have been experiencing an identity crisis.

Hopping Roller Coasters by Rachel Pappas is the story of her tumultuous journey raising a daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder while she herself struggles with the same disorder.

Hoarding affects approximately 4% of the US population. While it has been categorized as a subtype of obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), research has uncovered many differences. Learn about the unique features associated with hoarders and the differences between hoarding and OCD.

Do you begin to feel sad as the holidays approach? Are you missing a loved one or feeling more lonely than usual? Here are some suggestions to help you begin to feel more joy and happiness during a time of year that for some brings with it feelings of pain and despair.

Do you know someone who you believe is in an unloving and unsupportive romantic relationship? Have you wondered why that person doesn’t leave? It could be he or she has dependent personality disorder. Learn the characteristics that a person with this disorder may have and how therapy can help.

Childfree women often experience the unfortunate fall out of being viewed as selfish, not nurturing, or even worse, a child-hater. While there are several myths about her situation, this article takes a look at some of the more common misconceptions and why these conclusions are often wrong.

Did you know that 2.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a brain disease characterized by shifts in a person's mood and ability to function. A treatment plan that combines medication and psychotherapy is optimal for managing the disorder over time.