PTSD is often imagined as something only soldiers experience or something that happens after a single dramatic catastrophe.

PTSD is diagnosed when there are persistent symptoms that fall into four clusters and cause distress or impairment for more than a month.

Evidence-based therapies include: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop coping skills.

Bipolar disorder is a brain-based condition that causes dramatic mood swings, changes in energy, and shifts in activity levels.

Manic or hypomanic episodes involve elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and changes in behavior that are noticeable to others.

"OCD is a mental illness defined by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, and behaviors, or compulsions."

Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to the obsessions, aimed at reducing distress or preventing a feared outcome.

Recovery from BPD is possible. With consistent treatment, many people experience fewer crises, improved relationships, and a stronger sense of self.