Category: Mood Disorders

What if your body couldn’t tell the difference between danger and daily life? That’s the reality for millions of people living with anxiety disorders. The same biological system that evolved to keep us safe, the “fight or flight” response, becomes our own worst enemy. It’s like a fire alarm that won’t stop ringing, even when […]

Bipolar disorder isn’t just about mood swings. It’s a full-body, full-brain storm that strikes without warning and can change a life in minutes. One moment, you feel invincible, ideas rushing faster than you can speak, energy surging through your veins, convinced that nothing and no one can stop you. The next, you can’t move, can’t […]

When Sadness Stops Being Temporary We all get sad. It’s a part of being human. But depression isn’t sadness, it’s a relentless fog that drains the colour from life. It’s waking up exhausted, losing interest in everything that once made sense, and fighting a quiet war that nobody else can see. In South Africa, depression […]

Everyone has bad days. The car breaks down, a relationship ends, work gets stressful. We all know the rollercoaster of emotions, one day you’re up, the next you’re down. That’s part of life. But here’s where things get dangerous. Too often, people confuse clinical mood disorders with everyday moodiness. They tell someone who can’t get […]

Formerly known as manic depression is a mental disorder that causes shifts in energy, mood, activity and the capacity to perform day to day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder which all show obvious changes in mood, energy and activity. They produce states of extreme elation, euphoria, intense irritability and high energy levels […]

Adjustment disorders, often known as situational depression, arise when individuals struggle to cope with significant life stressors such as death, divorce, or other overwhelming events. This inability to adjust can lead to severe psychological and sometimes physical symptoms. There are six distinct types of adjustment disorders, each with unique symptoms affecting both adults and children. […]