Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a condition very commonly associated with those who have experienced a particularly horrifying event. A person can experience fear of a relapse of the event (through flashbacks, nightmares etc), avoidance of situations which are reminiscent of the event, or the perception of constantly being in danger. PTSD carries the ability to take over people’s lives, impact relationships, and increase feelings of loneliness and hopelessness.

Excessive fear and distress that can result in impairment to actions. There are different forms of anxiety disorders, such as generalised anxiety disorder (excessive worry), panic disorder (panic attacks), social anxiety disorder (fear and worry in social situations), and separation anxiety disorder (fear of separation), to name a few. Anxiety can influence one's actions, thoughts, ability to complete tasks, and generally overtake a person’s life and daily activities.

When experiencing depression, or a depressive episode, a person will often feel sad, irritable or empty, have a loss of interest in activities that previously brought pleasure, poor concentration, hopelessness, low self worth, increased tiredness, and loss in energy. Those who experience depression cannot choose to stop feeling depressed, as it is all consuming. This too, can disrupt relationships, careers, and daily tasks.