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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe First Things to Ask a Prospective Therapist5 Deeper Things You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The First Things to Ask a Prospective Therapist 5 Deeper Things You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Therapist Close Chances are you’ve heard the stereotype of therapists as blank slates—they sit behind you while you lie on a couch and tell them your life story while knowing nothing about them at all....

Close For those of us who work in an office environment, it’s pretty standard to have at least one co-worker we don’t vibe with. This could be the office Gossip, the one who never puts in the work or offloads their responsibilities onto others, or someone who is just plain rude. Whatever the issue may be, sadly, we all have to keep getting paid and showing up every day to work with them....

Close Depression after retirement might sound unlikely. However, for many, retirement turns out to be a mixed blessing, bringingfeelings of depressioninstead of accomplishment and freedom.Here are five strategies for making the emotional transition, plus info about the causes and risk factors. PeopleImages/Getty Images Reasons for Depression After Retirement Retirement is not just quitting a job; it’s a major life transition that can rock your sense of self and stability. In fact, theHolmes and Rahe Stress Scaleranks retirement as the 10th most stressful event on a list of 43....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Social Anxiety Can Make Going to Therapy Super Hard5 Tips for Opening Up to Your Therapist When You Have Social Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Social Anxiety Can Make Going to Therapy Super Hard 5 Tips for Opening Up to Your Therapist When You Have Social Anxiety Close It can be hard to talk openly with a therapist if you havesocial anxiety disorder (SAD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Adversity Impacts Mental HealthOvercoming Adversity Can Make You StrongerEmotional AdversityMental AdversityPhysical AdversitySocial AdversityFinancial Adversity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Adversity Impacts Mental Health Overcoming Adversity Can Make You Stronger Emotional Adversity Mental Adversity Physical Adversity Social Adversity Financial Adversity Close Everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and misfortune. Whether it’s not getting a job, experiencing a breakup, losing a loved one, or facing a health complication, adversity is something no one can avoid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOvert (Grandiose) NarcissismCovert (Vulnerable) NarcissismCommunal NarcissismAntagonistic NarcissismMalignant NarcissismNarcissism vs. NPD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overt (Grandiose) Narcissism Covert (Vulnerable) Narcissism Communal Narcissism Antagonistic Narcissism Malignant Narcissism Narcissism vs. NPD Close A person who constantly seeks attention, is self-involved, and craves praise, ornarcissistic supply, may be considered narcissistic. They may exhibit some behaviors of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). However, having some narcissistic traits does not necessarily mean they are diagnosed with NPD....

Close Verywell / JR Bee So, you love learning how the brain works, helping others, and spending countless hours diagnosing yourself and your friends using the latest TikTok mental health videos (we’ve all been there). If psychology is your passion, you might wonder:What type of psychology degree do I need to work in this field? No matter what you plan do to with your education (help others, do research, solve problems, etc....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical Self-CareSocial Self-CareMental Self-CareSpiritual Self-CareEmotional Self-CareWhy Is Self-Care Important?Develop Your Self-Care PlanNext in How Stress Impacts Your Health GuideHow to Become More Mindful in Your Everyday Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Self-Care Social Self-Care Mental Self-Care Spiritual Self-Care Emotional Self-Care Why Is Self-Care Important? Develop Your Self-Care Plan Next in How Stress Impacts Your Health Guide Close All thestress-relief activitiesin the world won’t help if we aren’t taking care of ourselves....

Close Optimism isn’t about being oblivious to the bad stuff. That’s denial. Optimism defines how we interpret and think about ourselves and the world around us. It’s about: It’s probably not a surprise that optimistic thinkers tend to be happier than pessimistic thinkers. But there are other benefits to being optimist. Here are five that may surprise you. Press Play for Advice On Optimism 1. Optimists Live Longer One large study published in 2019 determined that optimists have a life span 11% to 15% longer than average, and are more likely to live to age 85 or older....

Close Anxiety can be helpful but most people think of anxiety, more specificallygeneralized anxiety disorder(GAD), in a negative sense. It is an emotion that makes us feel uncomfortable and tense, and it is a state we want to relieve as soon as possible.Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety DisorderGAD can cause problems in everyday situations due to symptoms such as these:Persistent worrying or obsession about small or large concerns that are out of proportion to the impact of the eventInability to set aside or let go of a worryInability to relax, restlessness, and feeling keyed up or on edgeDifficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind “goes blank"Worrying about excessively worryingDistress about making decisions for fear of making the wrong decisionCarrying every option in a situation all the way out to its possible negative conclusionDifficulty handling uncertainty or indecisivenessPhysical signs and symptomsmay cause a variety of ailments, including:FatigueIrritabilityMuscle tension or muscle achesTrembling, feeling twitchyBeing easily startledTrouble sleepingSweatingNausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndromeHeadachesHow Anxiety Is HelpfulSimilar toeustress, a type of “positive” stress that keeps us vital and excited about life, anxiety can also offer a variety of positive things to our lives:Motivation: Sometimes we need a dose of anxiety to motivate to do things....

Close Dating culture tends to have a centralized point of view that our partner is the most important relationship in our lives. In reality, the relationship with ourselves is the most important. Even in our most committed partnerships, having a bit of “me time” is crucial so we can show up for others as our fullest selves. The trick is knowing how best to get some alone time without hurting our partner’s feelings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents5 Ways to Practice Cognitive DefusionUsing Cognitive Defusion Exercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 5 Ways to Practice Cognitive Defusion Using Cognitive Defusion Exercises Close A core component of anxiety—be it subclinical anxiety or anxiety that meets the threshold for ageneralized anxiety disorder(GAD) diagnosis—is anxious thinking that can, at times, feel uncontrollable. Psychotherapies for anxiety, likeacceptance and commitment therapy(ACT) andcognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT), emphasize becoming more aware of the thoughts as thoughts and not truths....

Close For Liora Seltzer, a professional organizer, parent coach, and founder ofWhat U Keep, LLC, shopping with two kids in tow brought it on. For Ruth Camp, amental health counselor, being crunched for time and fighting through large crowds caused it to surface. And forNicole Bravo, a licensed marriage and family therapist, loud noises and too much activity on site made it rear its ugly head. The mysterious “It” we’re talking about isstresswhile grocery shopping....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreate a Goal for the HolidaysEstablish Time LimitsSchedule Activities for Mental HealthLimit Mentally Unhealthy BehaviorsPut Things in Perspective Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Create a Goal for the Holidays Establish Time Limits Schedule Activities for Mental Health Limit Mentally Unhealthy Behaviors Put Things in Perspective Close The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years are said to be the “happiest time of the year....