How Do Weight Loss Drugs Actually Impact My Mental Health?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat You Might Feel Pre-GLP-1During GLP-1sAfter GLP-1sCopingNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health GuideTaking a GLP-1 For Weight Loss? These Healthy Habits Will Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What You Might Feel Pre-GLP-1 During GLP-1s After GLP-1s Coping Next in GLP-1s and Mental Health Guide Close With millions of Americans taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the thought of taking one of these medications might have crossed your mind....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2535 words · Troy Williams

How Do You Get Over Someone You Never Actually Dated?

Close Getting over someoneyou’ve dated and broken up with can be tough, but we know that sometimes, getting over someone you never actually dated can be even harder. It could be someone who doesn’t know you’re crushing on them or someone who doesn’t feel the same way. It could be a flirtation orunofficial situationshipthat doesn’t turn into something more. Or, it could just be the wrong place or the wrong time for the two of you....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1947 words · Lisa Morris

How Do You Know if It’s Love or Just Infatuation?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Differences Between Infatuation and Love?What Are the Signs of Infatuation vs. Love?Can Infatuation Turn Into Love?How to Stay Infatuated With Your Partner—In a Healthy Way Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Differences Between Infatuation and Love? What Are the Signs of Infatuation vs. Love? Can Infatuation Turn Into Love? How to Stay Infatuated With Your Partner—In a Healthy Way...

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Walter Morales

How Do You Know If Your Therapist Is Actually Good?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStrike a BalanceGive You Unconditional SupportRespect Your BoundariesNot Be BiasedBe in Therapy Themselves Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Strike a Balance Give You Unconditional Support Respect Your Boundaries Not Be Biased Be in Therapy Themselves Close What makes a good therapist? The specific answer to this question will be different for each individual. Maybe you’re looking for a therapist who shares your samecultural backgroundor gender identity; maybe you need someone who provides a certain type of treatment, like psychoanalysis orCBT....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1400 words · Megan Davis

How Does a Lack of Sleep Affect Your Mental Health?

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsExpandSleep and Your Mental HealthBrain FogMood ChangesBehavior ChangesStressPsychotic SymptomsMental Health ConditionsGetting HelpCoping With InsomniaView All Table of ContentsExpandSleep and Your Mental HealthBrain FogMood ChangesBehavior ChangesStressPsychotic SymptomsMental Health ConditionsGetting HelpCoping With InsomniaView All Table of ContentsExpandSleep and Your Mental HealthBrain FogMood ChangesBehavior ChangesStressPsychotic SymptomsMental Health ConditionsGetting HelpCoping With Insomnia Table of ContentsExpand Expand Sleep and Your Mental Health Brain Fog Mood Changes Behavior Changes Stress Psychotic Symptoms...

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2561 words · Teresa Welch

How Does a Psychological Evaluation Work?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesHow It WorksWhere to Get a Psychological Evaluation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types How It Works Where to Get a Psychological Evaluation Close The role of the psychologist doing the evaluation is similar to a detective looking for clues to solve a mystery. The more clues that can be identified, the more information you’ll have to understand what’s going on and decide what options are best suited to help the person being evaluated....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Joseph Howard

How Does a Throuple Work?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Throuple?Is It OK to Be in a Throuple?5 Tips for SuccessPolyamory vs. ThroupleComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Throuple? Is It OK to Be in a Throuple? 5 Tips for Success Polyamory vs. Throuple Complications Close A throuple is a romantic relationship between three people. The word is comprised of “three” and “couple” put together. Generally referred to as a triad withinnonmonogamousandpolyamorouscommunities, throuples are more common than they used to be....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1843 words · Debra Butler

How Does Alcohol Affect Society?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSocietyFinancial CostAggression and ViolenceImpact on the Family Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Society Financial Cost Aggression and Violence Impact on the Family Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among U.S. adults. Alcohol use is associated with a wide range of health risks and other problems for individuals. But the costs of alcohol don’t just affect the person drinking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use costs the U....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2131 words · Justin Garcia

How Does an Intervention Work?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Exactly Is an Intervention?How Interventions WorkEffectivenessTypes of InterventionsAlternativesSteps to ConsiderPotential Pitfalls Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Exactly Is an Intervention? How Interventions Work Effectiveness Types of Interventions Alternatives Steps to Consider Potential Pitfalls Interventions do happen, but they should take place in a controlled environment under the supervision and guidance of a trained mental health professional. They are certainly not the only way to get someone you care about to get the help they need....

January 17, 2025 · 18 min · 3700 words · Bonnie Robinson

How Does Ativan (Lorazepam) Work?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPanic DisorderSide EffectsAddictionAdditional PrecautionsKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Panic Disorder Side Effects Addiction Additional Precautions Keep in Mind Close Ativan is a type ofbenzodiazepine, a class of medications sometimes referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers due to their calming and relaxing effect on the body.Other common benzodiazepines includeXanax (alprazolam),Klonopin (clonazepam), andValium (diazepam). At a Glance How Ativan Works to Treat Panic Disorder Neurotransmittersin the brain, known asgamma-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA), are partly responsible for regulating sleep and feelings of relaxation and anxiety....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Lawrence Wilson

How Does Bibliotherapy Work?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewTypesTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Types Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close When dealing with conditions such asanxietyanddepressionorcoping with grief, sometimes it can be challenging to make sense of what is happening in your mind and body, especially if you don’t have any other experience to compare it to....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2119 words · Gerald Mcmillan

How Does Birth Order Shape Your Personality?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Adler’s Birth Order Theory?First-Born ChildMiddle ChildLast ChildOnly ChildImpact on RelationshipsDebunking Myths and Limitations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Adler’s Birth Order Theory? First-Born Child Middle Child Last Child Only Child Impact on Relationships Debunking Myths and Limitations Close Birth order refers to the order a child is born in relation to their siblings, such as whether they are first-born, middle-born, or last-born....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1913 words · Lisa Coleman

How Does Caffeine Affect Anxiety?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Anxiety?Effects of CaffeineHow Caffeine Affects AnxietyDrug InteractionsCutting Back on Caffeine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Anxiety? Effects of Caffeine How Caffeine Affects Anxiety Drug Interactions Cutting Back on Caffeine Close According to one study, 85% of the U.S. population consumes at least one caffeinated beverage every day. Increased alertness is one of the key attractions for many people, but elevated arousal levels are not always ideal, particularly if you have anxiety....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1722 words · Ronnie Phillips

How Does Caffeine Affect People With ADHD?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Caffeine a Go-To for Some ADHDers?Caffeine and ADHD: Does It Actually Work?Can You Take Both Caffeine and ADHD Medication?How Caffeine Affects People With ADHD Differently Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Caffeine a Go-To for Some ADHDers? Caffeine and ADHD: Does It Actually Work? Can You Take Both Caffeine and ADHD Medication? How Caffeine Affects People With ADHD Differently...

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2493 words · Jamie Jones

How Does Central Sleep Apnea Affect Mental Health?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Cause of Central Sleep ApneaHow Central Sleep Apnea Affects Sleep QualityThe Association Between Sleep Apnea and Mental IllnessHow to Treat Central Sleep Apnea Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Cause of Central Sleep Apnea How Central Sleep Apnea Affects Sleep Quality The Association Between Sleep Apnea and Mental Illness How to Treat Central Sleep Apnea Close Sleep plays a critical role in our brain function and mental health....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2079 words · Brandon Hunter