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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSigns You Might Be a People-PleaserCausesEffects of Being a People-PleaserTips to Stop People-Pleasing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs You Might Be a People-Pleaser Causes Effects of Being a People-Pleaser Tips to Stop People-Pleasing Close If you’re a people-pleaser, you might be known for doing whatever it takes to make others happy. Although being kind and helpful is generally a good thing, going too far to please others can leave you emotionally depleted, stressed, and anxious....

Close We face enough stress in life without putting more on ourselves, but that’s exactly what many of us do, in one way or another, sometimes without even realizing it. The first step toward easing off of yourself is to realize when you might be making things harder on yourself unnecessarily. Without blaming yourself, why not learn what you can do to stop the self-sabotage and be your own strongest ally in stress relief?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 113More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 113 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. Whether you want topay off your debtor you want to start hitting the gym five days a week, there’s a good chance you’ll make some mistakes along the way....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Ethan SupleeWhy Ethan Suplee Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From EthanMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Ethan Suplee Why Ethan Suplee Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Ethan More About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChoose an ApproachPrepare for WithdrawalUnderstand Your TriggersTips for Quitting MarijuanaHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choose an Approach Prepare for Withdrawal Understand Your Triggers Tips for Quitting Marijuana How to Get Help If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

The habit of smoking a cigarette when drinking alcohol is common—and difficult to break. Alcohol decreases the ability to resist theurge to smoke,so for many, drinking triggers smoking. Despite the challenges, youcanquit successfully. This requires understanding why you smoke when you drink andreconditioning your responseto cigarettes.Experts advise strategies such as avoiding triggers, cutting back on overall alcohol intake, and planning. Why Alcohol Triggers Cigarette Cravings Alcohol reduces inhibitions, which increases the risk of asmoking relapse....

Giving up cigarettes can be tough when it feels like you can’t stop thinking about smoking. Smoking might seem likean enjoyable pastimebecause you associate it with comfort, entertainment, and companionship. At the same time, you might relate smoking cessation to feelings of pain, misery, and sacrifice. These opposing feelings are reinforced on a subconscious level, below the surface of your thoughts. These conflicting ideas can lead to unhealthy and inaccurate beliefs that make it muchmore difficult to quit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Porn AddictionHow to Stop Watching and Overcome Your AddictionTreatment for Porn Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Porn Addiction How to Stop Watching and Overcome Your Addiction Treatment for Porn Addiction Close Watching porn can be a sign of a healthysexual appetite. However, if you find yourself watching it excessively, this might signify that you have a porn addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTipsTypical vs. Excessive WorryingWhen to Seek HelpChallenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tips Typical vs. Excessive Worrying When to Seek Help Challenges Close Are you worried? People diagnosed with ananxiety disorder, including panic disorder, often struggle with chronic worrying. Frequent worrying may seem irrational to outsiders. For instance, you may worry about things that haven’t even happened or are out of your control, such as the health and safety of your loved ones or the current cost of living....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAcknowledge Your FeelingsWhy We WorryAvoid Fortune TellingAnalyze RisksSchedule Time to WorryLive in the MomentReplace Worrisome ThoughtsUse Relaxation TechniquesTalk to a FriendGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Acknowledge Your Feelings Why We Worry Avoid Fortune Telling Analyze Risks Schedule Time to Worry Live in the Moment Replace Worrisome Thoughts Use Relaxation Techniques Talk to a Friend Getting Help Close It’s normal to worry from time to time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of Constant AnxietyHow to Deal With WorryHow to Deal With Constant AnxietyWhen to Get Professional HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of Constant Anxiety How to Deal With Worry How to Deal With Constant Anxiety When to Get Professional Help Frequently Asked Questions Close If you experience feelings of anxiety, you probably know firsthand what it is like to live with constant anxiety or worry....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of VomittingHow to Stop ItIf You Can’t Stop It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Vomitting How to Stop It If You Can’t Stop It Close Throwing up is your body’s way of ridding itself of substances it deems poisonous or those that it is unable to digest, but sometimes your body has the urge to throw up more than is actually necessary....

Close Psychology exams can be stress-inducing, but there is no need to panic as test day approaches. While there are no sure-fire shortcuts to acing a psychology test, there are things you can do to get the most out of your studying. These relatively simple strategies will help you make the most of available time and resources available to you so you can feel prepared when test day arrives. 1Start Studying EarlyHero Images / Getty ImagesDon’t wait until the night before an exam to start hitting the books....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the GRE Psychology Test?Test StructureWhat It CoversScoringTest DatesRegistering for the TestHow to Prepare for the Test Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the GRE Psychology Test? Test Structure What It Covers Scoring Test Dates Registering for the Test How to Prepare for the Test Close If you plan to apply to a psychology graduate program in the U.S., there is a strong chance that you will be required to take the GRE psychology subject test to be admitted to an accredited program....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPersonality TypesDisadvantages of a Type A/Type B RelationshipStrategies for Navigating a Type A/Type B Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Personality Types Disadvantages of a Type A/Type B Relationship Strategies for Navigating a Type A/Type B Relationship Close We’ve all heard of “Type A"and “Type B” personalities, with both often falling into a number of common stereotypes. But can a person with a Type A personality be in a successful relationship with someone who’s Type B?...