What it is Cyclothymic disorder involves ongoing mood fluctuations—periods of hypomanic-like symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms—that don’t meet full criteria for hypomania, mania, or major depression. Symptoms last at least 2 years in adults (1 year in youth), with…
What they are Circadian rhythm disorders occur when your internal clock is out of sync with desired schedules: Delayed Sleep–Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD): “night owl” pattern—can’t fall asleep until very late; hard to wake up Advanced Sleep–Wake Phase Disorder (ASWPD):…
What it is Insomnia Disorder involves trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early—at least 3 nights per week for 3+ months—with daytime impact (fatigue, irritability, brain fog, reduced performance). Short-term insomnia is common; when it persists, targeted treatment…
What it is Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) involves one or more distressing physical symptoms (pain, fatigue, GI issues, dizziness, etc.) plus excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to those symptoms (worry, frequent checking/visits, avoidance). The symptoms are real and can…
What it is Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), often called health anxiety, involves persistent worry about having or developing a serious disease despite minimal or no symptoms and reassuring medical evaluations. People may frequently seek medical checks or, alternatively, avoid doctors…
What they are Stimulant Use Disorder: problematic use of cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescription stimulants (nonmedical). Risks include heart issues, anxiety, psychosis, dental problems, and infections (if injecting/smoking). Cannabis Use Disorder: persistent use causing impairment (memory/motivation issues, anxiety/panic, sleep problems, cyclic…
What it is Opioid Use Disorder is a medical condition where use of opioids (prescription pain pills, heroin, fentanyl) leads to distress or harm and is hard to cut down. OUD carries high overdose risk—especially with fentanyl in the drug…
What it is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition where alcohol use causes distress or harm and is hard to cut down despite consequences. Severity ranges from mild to severe. AUD is common and treatable—many people recover with…
What it is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) involves limited eating that leads to significant weight loss or faltering growth, nutritional deficiency, dependence on supplements/tube feeding, and/or major interference with daily life. It is not driven by fear of weight…
What it is Binge Eating Disorder (BED) involves recurrent binge eating (large amounts with a sense of loss of control) without regular compensatory behaviors like purging. Binges often occur rapidly, to the point of discomfort, and are followed by guilt…
