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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or more popularly known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder that generally causes extreme discomfort through persistent and recurrent impulses.According to the National Institute of Mental Health, obsessive-compulsive disorder affects more than 2 million adults within the United States alone. This illness can cause an extreme amount of distress and can dramatically affect…

“Can Mcduffie unlearn laying down?!” my friend said jokingly as McDuffie laid down amongst a crowded Main Street at Soda City Market. Laying down is definitely McDuffie’s favorite thing to do. It is even a running joke in his training classes that his laying down behaviors are “classic McDuffie.” McDuffie is relatively calm for his nine…

“This is the best part of my week,” a University of South Carolina student stated while petting my lab mix puppy McDuffie on campus. Another student smiled wide as she cuddled with my Siberian Husky Sasha. The students ran over to my dogs as I was taking pictures of them for this blog. Though the…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS, is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to help stimulate nerve cells in the brain.By delivering repetitive magnetic pulses to the brain, this treatment can help stimulate nerve cells in the region of the brain responsible for mood control. As a result, transcranial magnetic stimulation is often…

Due to recent technological advances, a new treatment has been gaining traction for curing depression. It is called ketamine infusion therapy.Ketamine infusions have the potential to revolutionize the way doctors treat depression. It gives those struggling with depression a new way to relieve some of their symptoms.Around thirty percent of people do not respond well…

Having a child is a wonderful thing. In the first few days and weeks after delivering a new baby, a new mother may experience a rollercoaster and a variety of emotions. Some days, you may feel awe, joy and bliss. Other days, more difficult and daunting emotions such as sorrow and sadness may arise.These sad…

From mood swings to school issues, all teens have difficulties. Occasionally, a teen's distress might rise to a level where it's imperative to seek professional assistance.Therapy certainly doesn't need to be reserved for life-altering events or severe mental health problems, however. Meeting with a therapist can prevent minor issues from turning into major problems.A teen's…

Looking for information on why someone would see a psychiatrist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has chosen to focus on helping people who have mental health issues. They can diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in someone, which is the first step required in order for a…

Postpartum depression is a severe condition that causes many women to feel increasingly sad after the birth of their new baby. It is important to note that mostly all women will go through a time known as "baby blues" where they feel sad, have increased anxiety, trouble sleeping, and other problems. These baby blues can…

Deciding to seek PTSD treatment is not an easy one. For many soldiers, it is difficult to acknowledge that a problem exists in the first place. After all, you go through basic training being taught to suck it up and deal with anything that comes your way. Commanders in the field may brush off injuries, ignore…

Thinking about making an appointment with a psychiatrist for your anxiety? While feeling a little nervous in certain situations is completely normal, when your anxiety gets in the way of you doing what you want in life, then seeking professional help is often the next best step for you to take. Anxiety often goes hand-in-hand…

Psychotropic medication management makes it possible for patients to receive the medical help they need to address mental illness. Unfortunately, too many people are afraid to take the medication that could potentially save their life or make it possible to live a life worth living. Many of these fears come from the concern that they…