Bipolar II Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and hypomania — a milder form of mania that still brings noticeable changes in mood, energy, and behavior. While Bipolar I includes full manic episodes (which can cause severe impairment or require hospitalization), Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes that don’t reach that level of intensity — but are still very real and disruptive. People with Bipolar II often spend more time in depr

Have you ever replayed a conversation in your mind for hours afterward, worrying that you said something wrong? Or felt your heart race before a work meeting, social event, or even answering a simple phone call? If so, you’re not alone. These experiences are often signs of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) — a condition that goes far beyond simple shyness. At Gets & Grapp Psychiatry, we help individuals understand that social anxiety isn’t a personality flaw — it’s a treatable co

We’ve all felt anxiety before — that flutter in your stomach before a big presentation or the racing heartbeat when your phone rings with unexpected news. But for many people, anxiety doesn’t fade when the moment passes. It lingers. It creeps into mornings, follows you into meetings, and sometimes doesn’t let you sleep at night. At Gets & Grapp Psychiatry, we see anxiety for what it truly is: not a weakness, not “overreacting,” but a real mind-body condition that deserves und

PMDD isn’t caused by too many hormones — it’s the brain’s sensitivity to normal hormonal changes. In other words, your body’s chemistry reacts differently to fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone, affecting serotonin and other neurotransmitters tied to mood regulation. This sensitivity can lead to emotional and physical symptoms that mimic depression or anxiety, but the cyclical pattern helps distinguish PMDD from other mood disorders. ⸻ How PMDD Is Treated The good news