In general, the pains associated withnicotine withdrawalare short-lived with symptoms peaking during the first three days.Despite this, nicotine withdrawal symptoms can and do include just about everydiscomfortyou can think of. Most people will experience some of these symptoms, but rarely all of them. Be sure to check with your doctor if you are experiencing a physical reaction to smoking cessation that concerns you or if symptoms of nicotine withdrawal persist or worsen....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Perfectionist?CharacteristicsHow It Shows Up in RelationshipsHow to Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Perfectionist? Characteristics How It Shows Up in Relationships How to Help Close Perfectionism in relationships can lead to conflict, criticism, and lack of intimacy. When one partner expects the other to meet an impossible standard, it often means that neither person ends up being happy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Rejection Is So PainfulTypesCopingHow Can I Deal With a Fear Of Rejection? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Rejection Is So Painful Types Coping How Can I Deal With a Fear Of Rejection? Close Rejection is when we seek out a connection and the object of that connection turns us down. All people experience forms ofrejectionthroughout their lives, whether they are turned down for a job they wanted, turned down for a date, or experience a friend or romantic partner ending theirrelationship....

Close Coping withanxietysurrounding parties starts when deciding whether or not you should attend. is reasonable for you to attend. Make a point of not overbooking yourself. If you already have something planned for the day of an evening party, it’s OK to decline another invite, especially if you think that it is more than you can handle.What about making the last-minute decision not to go? If you haven’t found adequate ways to cope with your anxiety or you feel as though you are in the middle of a crisis, it is probably better to stay home and vow to be better prepared next time....

Close Dealing with someone who haspassive-aggressive behaviors—a “passive-aggressive bully”—can be complicated. However, you can take some steps to protect yourself. Recognize That You Did Nothing Wrong It’s not uncommon for the recipient of passive-aggressive behaviors to feel that they are a bad person or deserving of poor treatment, saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who practices in New York City. Over time, this can have many negative effects, including eroded self-esteem, reduced productivity, and damaged relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Recognize StalkingHow Often Stalking OccursConsequences of StalkingHow to Deal With StalkingSafety Strategies for Dealing With StalkersStrategies For Home, School, and WorkLegal Options for Dealing With Stalkers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Recognize Stalking How Often Stalking Occurs Consequences of Stalking How to Deal With Stalking Safety Strategies for Dealing With Stalkers Strategies For Home, School, and Work...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Stress and InsomniaTypes of Stress InsomniaHow to Deal With Stress InsomniaGet Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Stress and Insomnia Types of Stress Insomnia How to Deal With Stress Insomnia Get Help Close Stress insomnia is when high levels of stress and anxiety prevent you from getting adequate sleep. Are you so stressed aboutfinances, yourjob, arelationship conflict, or another issue that you’re experiencing insomnia?...

Close The death of one’s mother is one of the hardest things most people will go through in life. Whether you two had a great relationship, a strained relationship, or something in between, this event will likely have a significant impact on your life. In one survey,between 20% to 30% of participants stated that losing a loved one was the most traumatic event in their lives—even among those who had reported 11 or more traumatic events over the course of their life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of the Fear of FailureIdentifyingCauses of the Fear of FailureImpactTreatment for Fear of FailureCoping With Fear of Failure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of the Fear of Failure Identifying Causes of the Fear of Failure Impact Treatment for Fear of Failure Coping With Fear of Failure The fear of failure, also known asatychiphobia, is an irrational and persistent fear of failing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are the Puppy Blues?Signs of the Puppy BluesCoping Strategies for Puppy BluesManaging Expectations and Setting Realistic GoalsSeeking Professional Help for Puppy BluesThe Transition to a Happy and Healthy Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are the Puppy Blues? Signs of the Puppy Blues Coping Strategies for Puppy Blues Managing Expectations and Setting Realistic Goals Seeking Professional Help for Puppy Blues...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns You’re Being Verbally AbusedUnderstanding Intent Behind Verbal AbuseHow to Handle Verbal AbuseWhat to Do If Verbal Abuse Doesn’t Stop Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs You’re Being Verbally Abused Understanding Intent Behind Verbal Abuse How to Handle Verbal Abuse What to Do If Verbal Abuse Doesn’t Stop Verbal abuse can take a major toll on self-esteem, mental health, and well-being. Understanding how to recognize it is the first step toward getting help and healing from the harm it has caused....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWithdrawal SymptomsTips for CopingDurationWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Withdrawal Symptoms Tips for Coping Duration When to Get Help People who beatdrug and alcohol addictionsfeel much better after they quit, but they typically endure a very difficult stage before they begin to feel better:withdrawal. If you’ve usedalcohol,heroin,meth, or other substances for only a short time or have taken only small doses, you might not experience withdrawal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Need to DTRSignsHow to Have “The Talk”Common Challenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Need to DTR Signs How to Have “The Talk” Common Challenges Close You’re seeing someone new and things are going well. You like them, they like you. You’re hanging out all the time, finishing each other’s sentences, anddoing cute couply things together. You realize you’re kind of in that awkward spot where you’re notjust friends, but you’re not officially a couple either....

Close At a GlanceA great social experiment idea for students in psychology is exploring how music and personality could be linked. Here are some tips on doing a psychology experiment with music. At a Glance A great social experiment idea for students in psychology is exploring how music and personality could be linked. Here are some tips on doing a psychology experiment with music. Does your taste in music reveal information about your personality?...