Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCoping With Physical SymptomsCoping EmotionallySeeking Social SupportCaregiving & Helping OthersNext in Alzheimer’s Disease GuideSymptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Coping With Physical Symptoms Coping Emotionally Seeking Social Support Caregiving & Helping Others Next in Alzheimer’s Disease Guide Close Being diagnosed withAlzheimer’s diseasecan be deeply distressing for you and your loved ones. As it progresses, this condition can make it difficult for you to go about your daily life, which can lead to a lot of anxiety and frustration....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPatterns of InsecuritySigns of Insecure AttachmentHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Patterns of Insecurity Signs of Insecure Attachment How to Cope Close Relationships are hard enough as it is, add in difficulty with feeling secure and it gets even trickier. Research has shown that ourattachment patternsare set in early childhood and persist throughout our lifetime.The patterns are either secure orinsecure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosis DifficultiesIllness TypesImpactsCoping With Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Difficulties Illness Types Impacts Coping With Close An invisible illness is a health condition that isn’t outwardly visible but can limit or challenge a person in some way.They includechronic medical conditionswith debilitating pain and fatigue, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome), lupus, fibromyalgia, and Crohn’s disease.Mental health disordersoften fall into this category as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Angrophobia?Do I Have a Fear of Anger?ComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Angrophobia? Do I Have a Fear of Anger? Complications Treatment We all get mad sometimes, and some people have better control over their anger than others. When someone suffers from angrophobia, or the fear of anger, they fear getting angry because their anger is often so out of control that it can be frightening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialResources & OrganizationsCaregiving & Helping Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Resources & Organizations Caregiving & Helping Others You may be the loved one of someone grappling with a new diagnosis of anorexia. You may not understand their healing process or are seeking support for yourself as you navigate the journey of supporting them. That is entirely normal, and learning about what your loved one is experiencing and ways for you to stay supported are essential....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Anticipatory AnxietyPhasic Fear vs. Anticipatory AnxietyTypes of Anticipatory AnxietyCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Anticipatory Anxiety Phasic Fear vs. Anticipatory Anxiety Types of Anticipatory Anxiety Coping Strategies If you have anticipatory anxiety, you are fearful for an extended period of time about an imagined future situation you perceive as an unpredictable threat.This mental health condition is usually not seen as a specific disorder, but rather a symptom of certain anxiety-related disorders, includingpanic disorder,generalized anxiety, andsocial phobia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal vs. Generalized AnxietyWhy Holidays Are So Stressful8 Tips for Handling Anxiety and Holidays Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal vs. Generalized Anxiety Why Holidays Are So Stressful 8 Tips for Handling Anxiety and Holidays Close Anxiety and holidays sometimes seem to go hand in hand. The holiday season (the period of time from Thanksgiving until the New Year) is supposed to be a joyous time full of celebrations with family and friends....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Complicated Emotions of Being an Adoptive ParentComplicating FactorsHow to Cope With These Feelings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Complicated Emotions of Being an Adoptive Parent Complicating Factors How to Cope With These Feelings Close Adoptioncan be a long, complicated, and emotionally draining process. After working toward your goal for so long, it’s hard to imagine being anything but overjoyed with happiness when the process is complete and you finally bring your child home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Coulrophobia?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesImpactCoping SkillsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Coulrophobia? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Impact Coping Skills Treatment Coulrophobia is a fear of clowns. It is aspecific phobiathat involves a fear of a specific situation or object. It is important to note that, while many people experience discomfort with clowns, those feelings don’t necessarily represent a true phobia. Clowns date back to the jester or fool of ancient times....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of CynophobiaWhat a Fear of Dogs Can Feel LikeDo I Actually Have a Phobia?ComplicationsTreatment for Cynophobia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Cynophobia What a Fear of Dogs Can Feel Like Do I Actually Have a Phobia? Complications Treatment for Cynophobia It may surprise the dog-lovers among us, but cynophobia, or fear of dogs, is a relatively commonspecific phobia. Althoughsnakeandspiderphobias are even more prevalent, we are far more likely to encounter dogs in daily life, so there are many more opportunities for the fear to manifest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCoping With Withdrawal DiarrheaHow Long Will It Last?CausesDehydrationWhen to See the DoctorMedical Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Coping With Withdrawal Diarrhea How Long Will It Last? Causes Dehydration When to See the Doctor Medical Treatments Diarrhea isn’t something many people feel comfortable talking about. Unfortunately, diarrhea and associated stomach pain can be symptoms of drugwithdrawal, particularly opiates. It can also occur after a period of intensesubstance use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Cope With Your EmotionsHow to Cope With Your Physical HealthCaring for Someone Who Has Alzheimer’sResources and Organizations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Cope With Your Emotions How to Cope With Your Physical Health Caring for Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s Resources and Organizations Close Alzheimer’s diseaseis a brain condition that causes memory loss and confusion. It also affects your moods and behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Mentally-Draining FriendsWhat to DoPractice Self-CareConsider Distancing Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Mentally-Draining Friends What to Do Practice Self-Care Consider Distancing Yourself Close Most people need an outlet to vent about the challenges they are dealing with in life, and knowing you have someone you can turn to in times of trouble can be comforting. But sometimes, one person does all the comforting while the other does all the venting....

Gymnosis the Greek root word for “naked” or “bare” and you are likely familiar with its use in the wordgymnasiumwhich was named during the time period when athletes competed in the nude. It is plain to see from historical Greek artwork that the nude body was an object of admiration. Many people with gymnophobia are unable to participate in sexual activities and may develop a more generalizedgenophobia, orfear of sexthat stems from their gymnophobia....

Koro is the fear of the genitals shrinking and retracting into the body. Koro is sometimes referred to as genital retraction syndrome. Cases of this fear have been reported around the world in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the U.S. Females occasionally suffer from a variation of koro in which they believe that their nipples are retracting. Interestingly, koro often appears as anepidemicin which multiple cases are reported simultaneously within a specific geographic area....