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Can you suffer from PTSD and depression at the same time? Not only is it possible, but also shockingly common. That doesn't mean this combination is always recognized, however.

The risk of suicide is 20 times higher in people with bipolar disorder when compared to the general population. There are ways to cope with this illness, but never try doing it alone.

So, my kids and I committed to saying "yes" to everything for a week. It didn't end up as thrilling as I expected, but was still interesting. Here's how the "yes challenge" played out.

Every single cocaine addict started off with that very first time, when they probably didn't think they'd end up where they are now. How can you tell if you're addicted, and what can you do to beat cocaine?

Chronic irritability, anger, and aggression are common in PTSD sufferers. They can easily take over your life, and destroy that of others. It doesn't have to be this way forever, though. How can you liberate yourself from PTSD-fueled rage?

The hyperarousal symptoms seen in post-traumatic stress disorder mean that someone is always ready for further danger — which they may see even where it doesn't exist. What can you expect?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder affects almost six million of adults in the US; a little more than 2.5 percent of the population. If you suspect you might have it, we have detailed signs and symptoms below.

Aortic aneurysm rupture is one of the main causes of sudden death in the modern world. This “ticking time-bomb” in your abdomen is especially tricky to prevent and treat properly, because it mainly doesn’t show any symptoms. Prevent is, therefore, key.

Head trauma can lead to obvious short-term consequences like headaches and trouble concentrating. If this trauma occurs repetitively, however, there are long-term consequences that you need to be aware of if you have a few concussions.

Asthma patients can experience mild to severe episodes of asthma attacks. These patients' airway walls are hypersensitive due to chronic inflammation, which means that the presence of triggers can cause an acute reaction known as an asthma attack.