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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesEffectsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Effects Treatment Prevention Close Having to undergo surgery can be frightening and the recovery process can be painful. It can be a difficult experience for just about anyone. While some people find that their mood improves if their medical symptoms are better after the surgical procedure, others may develop post-surgical depression, saysJeffrey Zabinski, MD, a consultation-liaison psychiatrist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, who works with medical patients that also need psychiatric care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Depression and Anxiety InteractCoping When You Have BothTalking About It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Depression and Anxiety Interact Coping When You Have Both Talking About It Close Depressionandanxietyare both pretty common as mental health conditions go, and for some of us—myself included—they exist together. In fact, some studies have suggested that between 20% and 40% of those with depression or anxiety have both....

If you have quit drinking but are still struggling with the negative and destructive attitudes and feelings you had during active addiction, you may be dealing with what’s called dry drunk syndrome. While dry drunk syndrome is most common among people who quit alcohol without the support of addiction professionals, anyone can become a dry drunk, especially during the emotionally charged first year ofsobriety. Learning the symptoms of dry drunk syndrome as well as a few strategies to better cope can help you orsomeone you loveto move past this stumbling block toward lasting recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo I Have Dystychiphobia?DiagnosisWhat Triggers Dystychiphobia?Treatment for DystychiphobiaHow Do I Deal With Dystychiphobia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do I Have Dystychiphobia? Diagnosis What Triggers Dystychiphobia? Treatment for Dystychiphobia How Do I Deal With Dystychiphobia? Dystychiphobia is the excessive fear of all forms of physical accidents, including those that occur in the home, the workplace, public spaces, and roadways. A person with thisphobiafears the accident above all, which includes the consequences of accidents, such as harm to themselves and/or others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Emotional StressWhat Causes ItHow You Can CopeHow to Get HelpBoost Your Resilience Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Emotional Stress What Causes It How You Can Cope How to Get Help Boost Your Resilience Close We all experience stress, leading to various physical and psychological reactions. It can also affect our emotions. Emotional stress is a strong, negative response that leads to challenging emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, worry, or frustration....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionNormal vs. SevereSignsTypesGetting HelpCoping Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Normal vs. Severe Signs Types Getting Help Coping Tips Close Anxiety is a normal part of life as everyone feels some level of worry or unease from time to time. But if you are experiencing severe anxiety that feels overwhelming or out of control, it could be asign of a mental health disorder—and anxiety-based mental health issues are highly treatable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Feeling UnwantedPotential Causes & TriggersHow to Address Feeling UnwantedWhen to End the Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Feeling Unwanted Potential Causes & Triggers How to Address Feeling Unwanted When to End the Relationship Close Especially whennew relationship energy (or NRE)wears off, long-term relationships may grow boring and lead to feelings of frustration, a lack of desire, or other potential issues that lead to one partner feeling frustrated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of FriendshipHow to Cope With Your Friend LeavingHow to Stay in Touch With Your Friend Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Friendship How to Cope With Your Friend Leaving How to Stay in Touch With Your Friend Close Learning that your good friend is moving can be shocking. Rest assured that you won’t feel this bad forever. You can still have a close, long-distance friendship with your friend....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSocial Coping StrategiesEmotional Coping StrategiesPhysical Coping StrategiesCognitive-Behavioral Coping StrategiesNext in Generalized Anxiety Disorder GuideUnderstanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Social Coping Strategies Emotional Coping Strategies Physical Coping Strategies Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Strategies Next in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Guide Close If you have generalizedanxietydisorder (GAD), it is essential to learn how to cope with persistent anxiety and physical symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and Symptoms of Gym AnxietySocial Anxiety TriggersCoping TipsGym Class AnxietyBenefits of ExerciseTreatments for Gym Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms of Gym Anxiety Social Anxiety Triggers Coping Tips Gym Class Anxiety Benefits of Exercise Treatments for Gym Anxiety Close Gym anxiety is common when you first start working out somewhere new. If you’re a student, you might also be afraid of gym class at school....

Close If you have experienced a natural disaster (such as a tornado or hurricane), it is very important to learn ways of coping with the impact these events can have. Natural disasters have the potential to produce high levels of stress, anxiety, and anger in those who are affected. They are considered to be traumatic events and can potentially trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in survivors. Unlike other traumatic events, natural disasters can result in tremendous destruction of property and financial loss, which further contributes to stress levels and disrupts coping efforts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Parental AnxietyCommon Causes of Parental AnxietyOther Sources of Parent AnxietyEffects of Parental AnxietyHow Parental Anxiety Affects ChildrenStrategies to Help You CopeWhen to Get HelpTakeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Parental Anxiety Common Causes of Parental Anxiety Other Sources of Parent Anxiety Effects of Parental Anxiety How Parental Anxiety Affects Children Strategies to Help You Cope When to Get Help...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Regret?Tips for Coping With RegretWhat Causes Regret?What Do People Regret Most?Impact of Regret Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Regret? Tips for Coping With Regret What Causes Regret? What Do People Regret Most? Impact of Regret Close Life is full of choices and paths not taken, so it isn’t surprising that people sometimes feelregretover both the decisions they made and the ones they didn’t....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesIdentifying TriggersCopingHow to Support Someone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Identifying Triggers Coping How to Support Someone Close Whether you’re dating someone new or you have a long-term partner, sexualanxietyis real, and it can impact relationships at any stage. That said, there are plenty of ways to recognize it as it starts to happen and work on moving past it....