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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyle Strategies to Stimulate SerotoninSupplements That May HelpMedications That Stimulate Serotonin Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Strategies to Stimulate Serotonin Supplements That May Help Medications That Stimulate Serotonin Close If you’re interested in finding ways to improve your mood, you may have heard that increasing serotonin can be helpful.Serotoninis a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating mood and emotion....

Close Panic attackscan be extremely difficult to deal with. They typically come on suddenly, bringing on escalating feelings of dread and anxiety. Many people with panic attacks may also have bothersome physical symptoms, such asshaking, rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, and chest pain. Although not life-threatening, panic attacks can be frightening, disorienting, and mentally and physically exhausting. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use to try to stop them—or at least lessen their effect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Quitting So Hard?Understanding ToleranceWithdrawal SymptomsChallenges When QuittingGuilt and JustificationHow to Overcome Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Quitting So Hard? Understanding Tolerance Withdrawal Symptoms Challenges When Quitting Guilt and Justification How to Overcome Addiction If you’ve recognized that your addiction is harming various aspects of your life and you’re ready to quit, here are a few things you should know about stopping an addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 133More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 133 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts It’s normal to want to be liked and accepted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake the Anger Test5 Ways to Cope With AngerHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take the Anger Test 5 Ways to Cope With Anger How to Get Help Close Do you find yourself wondering, “Why am I so angry?” We’ve all had our days. Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. There are many situations that can trigger feelings of anger, which may range in intensity from mild annoyance to profound rage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsExamplesWhy It HappensRisk FactorsIdentifying CodependencyHow to Stop Being CodependentGetting HelpNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Examples Why It Happens Risk Factors Identifying Codependency How to Stop Being Codependent Getting Help Next Steps Close Codependency is often referred to as “relationship addiction.” It’s an emotional and behavioral condition that interferes with an individual’s ability to develop a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship....

Close Defensive BehaviorDefensive behaviorinvolves justifying your behavior or making excuses for yourself when faced with anger, criticism, guilt, or embarrassment. Defensive Behavior Defensive behaviorinvolves justifying your behavior or making excuses for yourself when faced with anger, criticism, guilt, or embarrassment. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve receivednegative feedback, faced someone’s wrath, felt guilty about our actions, or been embarrassed. Being defensive means rushing to defend yourself when you’re faced with an uncomfortable situation, rather than listening and really talking about the problem, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Ditch: Old HabitsWhat to Start Doing: New ApproachesMake Good Food ChoicesIncorporate ExercisePrioritize SleepPractice Stress ManagementSet BoundariesAvoid Comparisons Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Ditch: Old Habits What to Start Doing: New Approaches Make Good Food Choices Incorporate Exercise Prioritize Sleep Practice Stress Management Set Boundaries Avoid Comparisons Close Feeling lazy and unproductive is normal sometimes, but problems can arise when it happens often....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPassive-Aggressive Behavior ExamplesCharacteristics of Passive-Aggressive PeopleCausesWays to Be Less Passive-AggressiveBenefits of Being Less Passive-AggressiveFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Passive-Aggressive Behavior Examples Characteristics of Passive-Aggressive People Causes Ways to Be Less Passive-Aggressive Benefits of Being Less Passive-Aggressive Frequently Asked Questions Close If someone has accused you of beingpassive-aggressive, you may wonder what that means and what you can do to reduce this behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents6 Ways to Stop Being SelfishCharacteristicsCausesBenefits of Being Less SelfishFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 6 Ways to Stop Being Selfish Characteristics Causes Benefits of Being Less Selfish FAQ Close Selfishness involves caring only about your needs without thinking of other people. It is often characterized as excessive concern for one’s interests, needs, and welfare without regard for others. Everyone is a little selfish sometimes, which isn’t always a bad thing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThere Are Three Components of CatastrophizingIs Catastrophizing Considered a Mental Health Disorder?How Catastrophizing Impacts UsSigns You’re CatastrophizingIs It Possible to Limit Catastrophic Thinking? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents There Are Three Components of Catastrophizing Is Catastrophizing Considered a Mental Health Disorder? How Catastrophizing Impacts Us Signs You’re Catastrophizing Is It Possible to Limit Catastrophic Thinking? Close We’ve all assumed that if our new crush hasn’t replied to us within the hour, it means they have ghosted us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Is Less Nutritious Food So Addictive?Out of Sight, Out of MindStock Up on Nutritious FoodTry a Glass of WaterIncrease Your Protein IntakeGo for a WalkTake Time to Savor Your FoodIdentify Your Triggers and Break the Cycle Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Less Nutritious Food So Addictive? Out of Sight, Out of Mind Stock Up on Nutritious Food Try a Glass of Water...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Stopping Crying Even the Right Goal?Why You May Be CryingBenefits of CryingWhy You May Want to Stop Crying Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Stopping Crying Even the Right Goal? Why You May Be Crying Benefits of Crying Why You May Want to Stop Crying Close Despite the fact that most people have been crying regularly since birth, it can still feel extremely uncomfortable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy We Have Work-Related DreamsWhat Work-Related Dreams MeanHow to UnwindHabits for Better Sleep Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why We Have Work-Related Dreams What Work-Related Dreams Mean How to Unwind Habits for Better Sleep Close If you’ve been having the same work-related dreams forever, it turns out you’re not alone. It makes sense, right? In high school and college, many people swapped stories about how they were having nightmares that they missed a test or failed a class—or even that they showed up to a class not realizing that the final was that day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKnow When to QuitMake a PlanExplore Treatment OptionsConsider MedicatoinsEnlist Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Know When to Quit Make a Plan Explore Treatment Options Consider Medicatoins Enlist Support There are times whencutting back on your drinking can be helpful, but there are times when quitting alcohol altogether is the best solution. If you want tostop drinkingfor good, don’t let pastrelapsesdiscourage you from trying to quit....