major

Depression

disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations. It is often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause.

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borderline

personality

disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships.

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Chron's 

DISEASE

Crohn's disease is a (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in different people.

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agitation 

People with Alzheimer's disease may become more aggressive as the disease progresses. Agitation means that a person is restless or worried.  Agitation may cause pacing, sleeplessness, or aggression, which is when a person lashes out verbally or tries to hit or hurt someone.

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Alzheimer's

disease 

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate) and die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person's ability to function independently.

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PARKINSON'S

DISEASE

Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.

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post 

traumatic

stress

disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event , either experiencing it or witnessing it. Some of these symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

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schizo-phrenia

Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.

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neurogenic orthostatic hypotension

Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) is a condition in which the autonomic system, which controls the automatic functions of the body, loses the ability to properly regulate blood pressure as one moves from sitting or lying down to standing, or when one changes positions quickly.

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