Close When it comes toworkplace bullying, there are no quick fixes. It can be a very uncomfortable position to find yourself in because you have to spend time with this person whether you like it or not—you have to get paid after all! The good news is, there are some things you can do to confront the behavior. The top three things you can do are take care of yourself, address the bullying, and seek outside support....

If it has hit you that you are drinking too much and that cutting down orquittingis not as easy as you thought it would be, you may be wondering what other steps you can take to control your alcohol consumption. Many people, including some medical professionals, believe that abstinence is the only way. But medical research has shown that the cold-turkey approach may not be the best way for everyone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Can’t I Control My Own Emotions?Can I Control My Own Emotions?Strategies for Emotional RegulationPractice Self-Care Activities Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Can’t I Control My Own Emotions? Can I Control My Own Emotions? Strategies for Emotional Regulation Practice Self-Care Activities Close Commonemotionalexperiences such as anger, frustration, sadness, oranxietycan impact well-being and decision-making. In fact, research suggests emotional experiences can both offer beneficial drives for decision making but can also undermine or harm decision-making....

Close The death of someone we love and thegriefit triggers often proves to be life’s most difficult experience. It can take a toll on one’s emotional andphysical healthalike. Unfortunately, most employers expect workers to return to their jobs well before they feel ready to resume their “normal” activities. This article offers practical and healthy suggestions to help you cope with your grief when you return to your job, office, or workplace after the funeral, memorial or internment service of a loved one....

Close Key TakeawaysResearch shows that unemployment is associated with increased depression and anxiety.Acknowledging your feelings can help you heal from the loss and move on.When you feel overwhelmed, focus on what you can control and take action. Key Takeaways Research shows that unemployment is associated with increased depression and anxiety.Acknowledging your feelings can help you heal from the loss and move on.When you feel overwhelmed, focus on what you can control and take action....

Close Sometimes, despite how much time and effort we put into planning something, things go awry and everything falls apart. Whether it’s an important meeting, a dinnerdate, or a vacation, we’ve all been there. It can be disappointing and upsetting when things don’t go as planned. This article discusses why we get upset when things don’t go as planned and shares some coping strategies that can be helpful in these situations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAddressing Your Mental StateCoping With LonelinessPlanning for Next YearSeeking Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Addressing Your Mental State Coping With Loneliness Planning for Next Year Seeking Help Close You might be alone on Christmas for different reasons, such as the death of a loved one, living far from relatives, or because of social isolation. If you havesocial anxiety disorder (SAD)and don’t have close relationships with family or friends, loneliness at Christmas could be particularly hard....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You May Feel LostCharacteristics of This FeelingHow to CopeA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You May Feel Lost Characteristics of This Feeling How to Cope A Word From Verywell Close If you’re feeling lost, you may feel disconnected from everything around you. You may wonderwhat the point of life isand what you should do next. It can feel like your life has no purpose, direction, or movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do People Ghost?How to CopeWhat Does Ghosting Say About a Person?Is Ghosting Emotional Abuse? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do People Ghost? How to Cope What Does Ghosting Say About a Person? Is Ghosting Emotional Abuse? Close Ghostingis a type of social rejection that happens when someone you are dating or getting to know disappears without a trace. One minute, you are talking, and everything seems fine, and then they are just…gone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcknowledge What You FeelShow Yourself Some CompassionAssess If You’re Ready to DateStrategies for Moving Forward Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acknowledge What You Feel Show Yourself Some Compassion Assess If You’re Ready to Date Strategies for Moving Forward Close If your ex has jumped back into the dating world and you see them on the apps, it can be painful. It’s also challenging to handle the news from friends who report that your ex has started seeing someone else....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBe Sure You’re Up for the RoleDiscuss CaretakingPractice Continued Self-CareMaintain Open Communication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Be Sure You’re Up for the Role Discuss Caretaking Practice Continued Self-Care Maintain Open Communication Close Relationships can be challenging even when all parties involved are completely healthy. Add achronic illnessor debilitating condition into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible to keep your relationship happy and emotionally healthy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns Your Spouse May Be GayMixed Orientation Couple StatisticsKey Issues for Straight SpousesThings to Do and Not to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Your Spouse May Be Gay Mixed Orientation Couple Statistics Key Issues for Straight Spouses Things to Do and Not to Do Close People change. People take longer to find themselves. Life will always throw you curveballs you never saw coming....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypes of LyingEffectsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types of Lying Effects How to Cope At a GlanceA pathological liar lies continuously and often without a clear gain, but they may also lie to manipulate others. Compulsive lying can also be more of a reflex, where a person lies without even realizing it. At a Glance A pathological liar lies continuously and often without a clear gain, but they may also lie to manipulate others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms Related to a Sense of Foreshortened FutureCauses of the Sense of Foreshortened FutureCoping With a Sense of a Foreshortened FutureWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Related to a Sense of Foreshortened Future Causes of the Sense of Foreshortened Future Coping With a Sense of a Foreshortened Future When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Talk to Trusted Friends Take a Social Media Break Have Fun and Decompress Take Action Close Hardly a day passes without some form of racial injustice making news headlines. It may be a deadly police shooting of an unarmed African American, a public figure mired in controversy for making an anti-Black remark, or the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on communities of color....