SimplySoulSearchin was created by a woman who had to learn to heal herself, by herself. Feeling like she was going crazy, Imani Blaize began to really study the severity of how bad her mental health was and committed her life to healing and healing others through transparency, education, and wholistic alternative therapy. Below you will find a break down of the 4 energies that she has personal experience with. When she realized how much of a toll these conditions were taking on the quality of her life, she became certified in healing in a number of different ways. If any of the below descriptions describe you, consider booking one of our healing services. Just click the Services tab.
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Anxiety
Described as:
Usually self-diagnosable
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Symptoms include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, and restlessness.
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People may experience:
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Whole body: fatigue, restlessness, or sweating
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Cognitive: lack of concentration, racing thoughts, or unwanted thoughts
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Behavioral: hypervigilance or irritability
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Also common: butterflies, excessive worry, fear, feeling of impending doom, insomnia, nausea, palpitations, or trembling
Depression
Described as:
The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.
People may experience changes in :
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Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness
Sleep: early awakening, excess
sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, loss of appetite, or restlessness
Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation
Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
Weight: weight gain or weight loss
Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts
Bi Polar Disorder
Described as:
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Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
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Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging not required
The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain structure and chemistry may play a role.
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People may experience changes in :
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Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time and may also be associated with suicidal thoughts.
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Described as:
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
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Very common
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More than 3 million US cases per year
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Treatable by a medical professional
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Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging not required
The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.
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People may experience:
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Symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood.
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Treatment includes different types of trauma-focused psychotherapy as well as medications to manage symptoms.