According to a 2015 study published in Psychiatric Annals, approximately 1-4% of the general population meets the diagnostic criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), which is also known as sociopathy. It is essential to understand that Antisocial Personality Disorder does not simply refer to being unsociable or unfriendly, as explained by Susan Masterson, PhD, a […]
Living with a partner who exhibits narcissistic traits can be challenging and may lead to experiences of severe emotional abuse. This form of abuse can result in negative mental health outcomes and is sometimes referred to as narcissistic abuse syndrome or narcissistic victim syndrome. While narcissistic abuse syndrome is not an officially recognized mental health […]
Social anxiety disorder, previously known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of being humiliated, negatively judged, or embarrassed in social situations. Individuals with this disorder experience significant anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning, including work, relationships, and other aspects of life. In the United States, approximately 7% of adults are diagnosed […]
About 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia, and they’re also likely to have these conditions. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized by persistent and widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns, and emotional distress. Individuals afflicted by fibromyalgia often exhibit heightened pain sensitivity compared to the general […]