by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 15, 2024 | Depression, Lightfully U
Existential depression isn’t your typical feeling down. It’s not a clinically recognized diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean what you’re experiencing isn’t valid. It’s when you start questioning the meaning of life, your place in the universe and whether anything...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 14, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder
Frustrated by mood swings that seem to be happening for no reason? A mood disorder like bipolar disorder might be the cause. While it’s natural to experience a broad spectrum of different emotions, persistent extreme shifts can be a sign of something more serious....
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 13, 2024 | Dissociative Disorder, PTSD
Do you feel disconnected from your own life? Does the world sometimes seem unreal or distorted? Experiences like this are called dissociation. Dissociation can be a symptom of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it is not necessarily...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 13, 2024 | Depression, Lightfully Treatment, Teens
Depression in teens has been steadily increasing for at least 10 years. The number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59% between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The rate of growth was faster...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 11, 2024 | PTSD
When you’re in a tangle of emotions and conflicting thoughts, it can be helpful to take a step back for a moment and reevaluate. However, there’s a difference between temporarily disconnecting to change your perspective and dissociating from your reality. Dissociation...
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