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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReinforcement SchedulesDueling ProjectsScheduling That Works for YouLean Into Your InterestsOutsourcing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reinforcement Schedules Dueling Projects Scheduling That Works for You Lean Into Your Interests Outsourcing Close Motivationis commonly a struggle for people with ADHD. We hear teachers, parents, employers, and others call us “lazy” as a result. It is true that many people with ADHD have issues with procrastination, fail to start or complete tasks, and struggle to self-motivate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSign-UpHow Sessions WorkOur Other Testers' Experiences with OctavePros & ConsFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sign-Up How Sessions Work Our Other Testers' Experiences with Octave Pros & Cons Final Thoughts Our Online Therapy MethodologyCurious about the extensive work we did to research and evaluate online therapy companies? Take a look at ouronline therapy methodology. Our Online Therapy Methodology Curious about the extensive work we did to research and evaluate online therapy companies?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSign-UpMy ExperiencePros & ConsFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sign-Up My Experience Pros & Cons Final Thoughts As a therapist, my clients frequently ask me what meditation apps I recommend. But the truth is, there are so many to choose from, it gets overwhelming. There’s no question that apps, like theBreethe App, that offer mindfulness, meditation, and self-guided resources can help people who struggle with their focus or their sleep, or who need help calming themselves down when things get stressful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSign UpHow It WorksSleep ExercisesMindfulness ExercisesPros and ConsFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sign Up How It Works Sleep Exercises Mindfulness Exercises Pros and Cons Final Thoughts Sleep has never come easily to me. I’ve had on-and-offinsomniafor as long as I can remember, and while some of it is likely my biological clock (both my mother and I are natural night owls), I take longer to wind down than a lot of other people I know....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Importance of Understanding YourselfHow to Find Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Importance of Understanding Yourself How to Find Yourself Close We’ve all been there—those moments when life feelsoverwhelmingand we can’t seem to find our way. We find ourselves wondering, “Who am I really?” or “What am I doing with my life?” Moments when we just feel…lost. “These feelings often emerge during times of change, transition, or stress,” saysKristin Wilson, MA, LPC, CCTP, RYT, Chief Experience Officer at Newport Healthcare....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Reading Smut Bleeds into Real LifeWhat Does Reading Smut Say About Relationships, Dating, and Sex?How to Have a Healthy Sex Live While Reading Smut (Because, Yes, It’s Possible)So, Does Smut Ruin Dating? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Reading Smut Bleeds into Real Life What Does Reading Smut Say About Relationships, Dating, and Sex? How to Have a Healthy Sex Live While Reading Smut (Because, Yes, It’s Possible)...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionHistoryExamplesVisual PersistenceImpactFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition History Examples Visual Persistence Impact Frequently Asked Questions Close There are manydifferent types of memories. One type is known as iconic memory, which involves the memory of visual stimuli. Iconic memory is how the brain remembers an image we’ve seen in the world around us. Here we dive a bit deeper into iconic memory, including talking more about what it is, how it works, and how it was first discovered....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe IdEgoSuperegoThe Interaction of the Id, Ego, and SuperegoWhat Happens If There Is an Imbalance? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Id Ego Superego The Interaction of the Id, Ego, and Superego What Happens If There Is an Imbalance? Close According toSigmund Freud, human personality is complex and has more than a single component. In his famous psychoanalytic theory, Freud states that personality is composed of three elements known as the id, the ego, and the superego....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdealizationDevaluationSplittingOther ConditionsDo I Have BPD?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Idealization Devaluation Splitting Other Conditions Do I Have BPD? Frequently Asked Questions Close Idealization and devaluation aredefense mechanismsthat help a person manage their anxiety as well as internal or external stresses. While this subconscious protection system can be found in a few personality disorders, it is most often associated withborderline personality disorder (BPD)....

Close These two symptoms—ideas of reference and delusions of reference—can affect people in very different ways. For example, a man might believe that secret messages about him are broadcast in a weekly television show, to the point where he records the programs and watches them again and again. Meanwhile, a woman might be convinced that all the notices posted on boards outside churches are aimed directly at her, which frightens her so much that she refuses to leave the house....

Close Psychology experiments can run the gamut from simple to complex. Students are often expected to design—and sometimes perform—their own experiments, but finding great experiment ideas can be a little challenging. Fortunately, inspiration is all around if you know where to look—from your textbooks to the questions that you have about your own life.Always discuss your idea with your instructor before beginning your experiment—particularly if your research involves human participants. (Note: You’ll probably need to submit a proposal and get approval from your school’s institutional review board....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Emotional shock is a reaction that you may have to an unexpected event ortraumatic incidentthat upsets you and makes it hard for you to function. When faced with an intense stressor, you may experience a rush of overwhelming emotions that you aren‘t ready to understand or respond to, which can cause your body to go into a state of shock,saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat Triggers Relationship OCD?Types of Relationship OCDWhat Does Relationship OCD Feel Like?TreatmentsHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What Triggers Relationship OCD? Types of Relationship OCD What Does Relationship OCD Feel Like? Treatments How to Cope Close Relationship OCD (sometimes called R-OCD) is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which people experience intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to their relationship with their romantic partner....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Types Treatment Coping Close Emotional detachment refers to being disconnected or disengaged from the feelings of other people.This can involve an inability or an unwillingness to get involved in the emotional lives of other people. While this detachment may protect people from stress, hurt, and anxiety, it can also interfere with a person’s psychological, social, and emotional well-being....

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