Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPositive Effects of Being More MindfulHow to Be More MindfulPractice MeditationCultivate MindfulnessEngage in Expressive WritingDistract YourselfConnect With FriendsAvoid Co-Ruminating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Positive Effects of Being More Mindful How to Be More Mindful Practice Meditation Cultivate Mindfulness Engage in Expressive Writing Distract Yourself Connect With Friends Avoid Co-Ruminating Close Many find that stress can compound with thoughts of not only the present stress but about events or issues that occurred in the past or even events that may occur in the future....

Close Not only do these behaviors impact the systems (i.e., opportunities for advancement) in which Latinx people live, but they also create constant hypervigilance when Latinx people are in the presence of people from a larger group.—YOLANDA RENTERIA, LPC Not only do these behaviors impact the systems (i.e., opportunities for advancement) in which Latinx people live, but they also create constant hypervigilance when Latinx people are in the presence of people from a larger group....

Thanks to the growth of mental health awareness, there is no shortage of influencers on social media sharing their experiences and wisdom so that you can feel good about the time you spend scrolling. And luckily, there is also no shortage of specificallyLGBTQ+influencers who are on there to enhance your mental wellness. We’ve gathered together six LGBTQ+ influencers whose content focuses on mental health. From the first trans man to star in a period advertising campaign to a Mexican-Samoannonbinary queerperson who wants to show you how to get in touch with your higher self, these influencers are helping us celebrate what it means to be ourselves and everything that makes us unique, for all the world to see....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Fears DeathCausesNormal vs. Unhealthy FearFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Fears Death Causes Normal vs. Unhealthy Fear Frequently Asked Questions Thefear of deathis quite common,and most people feel that dying is scary to varying degrees. To what extent this fear occurs and what it pertains to specifically varies from one person to another. Some fear is healthy because it makes us more cautious, but people may also have an unhealthy fear of dying....

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Close Most people have dealt with nausea in one way or another. Whether it’s from catching a stomach bug or eating something that didn’t agree with you,nauseais not a fun feeling. Generally, that queasy feeling goes away on its own and you know you’ll feel better soon. But for some people, the feeling lingers. “In simple terms, chronic nausea is that awful feeling in your stomach that makes you think you’re about to throw up, except it’s not just a passing thing,”Partha Nandi, MD, FACP, a gastroenterologist and clinical associate professor of medicine at Michigan State University....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Did Hard Launching a Relationship Become Popular?How to Know You’re Ready to Hard Launch Your RelationshipDo I Have to Soft Launch My Relationship Before Hard Launching It?Can I Hard Launch My Relationship Without Social Media?What to Consider Before Hard Launching Your RelationshipHow I Hard Launched My Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Did Hard Launching a Relationship Become Popular?...

Learning you’ve been cheated on is such a terrible feeling. One of the only things that can feel worse than discovering your partner cheated on you, though, is finding out that it isn’t their first time being unfaithful. A person with a history of cheating is a serial cheater. They may cheat emotionally, physically, or both. The cheating may have occurred once in a relationship but with multiple relationships, or numerous times with the same partner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsReasons Why Someone Might Be Self-CenteredDealing With Self-CenterednessAre You Too Self-Centered?How to Be Less Self-Centered Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Reasons Why Someone Might Be Self-Centered Dealing With Self-Centeredness Are You Too Self-Centered? How to Be Less Self-Centered Close Someone who is self-centered or self-absorbed tends to be focused on themselves and may have difficulty showing consideration for others. Self-centeredness differs fromself-care, because while self-care involves taking care of your needs and putting yourself first once in a while, particularly if you’re dealing with something stressful, self-centeredness involves thinking only about oneself....

Close Finding a psychiatrist can be tricky. Most don’t accept insurance, and there are often long waiting lists that mean you can’t get an appointment for weeks or even months. So, when you dofind a psychiatrist, it’s understandable that you might not be willing to let them go. However, what’s more important than having a psychiatrist is having therightpsychiatrist. As both a licensed therapist and a patient, I’ve identified a few red flags that you should address with your psychiatrist should they arise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThere’s “No Reason” to Be DepressedYou Can Just “Snap Out Of It"That There’s a Depressed “Look"SSRIs and Talk Therapy Are the Only TreatmentsDepression Only Affects Your BrainThat You’re Alone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents There’s “No Reason” to Be Depressed You Can Just “Snap Out Of It” That There’s a Depressed “Look” SSRIs and Talk Therapy Are the Only Treatments Depression Only Affects Your Brain...

Close Milorad kravic / Getty ImagesThe word “selfish” often conjures up negative connotations, and in many cases it’s best to steer clear from self-centered behavior. At the same time, there are numerous instances that call for us to look inward and prioritize ourselves above those around us.“If we’re constantly giving our time and energy to others without being intentional about giving time and energy to ourselves, we run the risk of becoming so drained that we put our physical, mental, and emotional health in jeopardy,” explains therapistMichelle Felder, LCSW....

Close It’s tough to feel anxious, but it’s even worse when these symptoms strike when you’re out in public. Being around others seems to turn up the dial on your anxiety, amplifying it and making it even more distressing. Yikes! For example, people with panic disorder frequently fear having a panic attack when they’re out in public, while those withsocial anxietyoften fret that others will notice their anxious symptoms (which only makes that anxiety even worse)....

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