Brechtje Aalders

We all get scared sometimes. But what if those fears get in the way of your daily functioning? Read about what exactly an anxiety disorder is and how to recognize anxiety by its mental and physical symptoms.

A trauma arises after a severe event. Memories keep intruding, and you suffer from anxious thoughts and flashbacks to the specific moment. Find more information about when you have a trauma, the possible causes, and what you can do if you have a trauma.

When you’re dealing with depression, you feel down, experience little pleasure, and often lack the motivation to do things. It can feel like everything is too much and that you’re on your own. These symptoms often last for weeks or even months. Depression can be mild, moderate, or severe, and in some cases, it may last for years. It’s important to take depression seriously. If you’re unsure or concerned, always reach out to your general practitioner or a psychologist.

Everyone has a day when your concentration is lacking and you are distracted by the slightest thing. Or one of those days when you feel energetic and take impulsive actions. After all, you’re human and every person shoots out to the left or right from time to time. These outliers are part of life. In fact, you could even say that these outliers color life. These periods when your focus is lacking or you have a lot of energy can be quite challenging for you. That doesn’t mean you are “deviating” or that there is more to it.