Over-the-Counter (OTC) ADHD Medication

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCaffeineAromatic Amino AcidsAntioxidantsIron and Zinc SupplementsConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Caffeine Aromatic Amino Acids Antioxidants Iron and Zinc Supplements Considerations Close The content of this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any question you may have regarding dietary supplements....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2890 words · Joseph Brown

Over-the-Counter Antidepressants

Close If you havemild to moderate depressionwithout suicidal thoughts and urges, OTC preparations may be worth a try. If you have moresevere depressionand need reliable symptom relief, talk to a doctor or mental health professional, who may advise that you take a prescription antidepressant. OTC options for depression may be most beneficial when they are used alongside other lifestyle modifications that have been shown to alleviate depression symptoms. These include regular exercise, getting enough sleep, finding social support, and managing stress levels....

January 17, 2025 · 19 min · 3969 words · Cheryl Hawkins

Overcome the Fear of Conflict With Therapy

Close The fear of conflict is common, especially among those with social anxiety. You might worry about saying something that others will disagree with or have general fears about doing things that will annoy or bother other people. This can also lead topeople-pleasing tendencieswhere you put other people’s feelings above your own.Although avoiding conflict alleviates your anxiety in the short term, in the long term it perpetuates your fear and the belief that you can’t handle situations involving conflict....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1994 words · Cynthia Lee

Overcoming Aerophobia, the Fear of Flying

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRelated ConditionsCausesTreatmentLiving With a Fear of Flying Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Related Conditions Causes Treatment Living With a Fear of Flying So while many people are afraid of flying to some degree, only a much smaller proportion actually meet the criteria for a phobia diagnosis. Whether or not your fear of flying has developed into a phobia, it can have serious effects on your quality of life....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Mr. Charles Marshall

Overcoming Divorce Depression: Getting By Post-Divorce

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January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3137 words · Mr. Todd Payne

Overcoming Failure to Launch Syndrome: Your Guide to Independence

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Failure to Launch Syndrome?Is Failure to Launch a Mental Illness?What Is Failure to Launch Syndrome Most Associated With?Recognizing the SignsUnderstanding the Impact on Individuals and FamiliesHow Do You ‘Fix’ Failure to Launch Syndrome? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Failure to Launch Syndrome? Is Failure to Launch a Mental Illness? What Is Failure to Launch Syndrome Most Associated With?...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2054 words · Barbara Holt

Overcoming Iatrophobia, the Fear of Doctors

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIatrophobia or Normal Anxiety?Overcoming a Fear of DoctorsPersonalized Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Iatrophobia or Normal Anxiety? Overcoming a Fear of Doctors Personalized Treatment Options Iatrophobia is an extreme fear of doctors, medical care, or the medical care system as a whole.Most of us do not particularly enjoy going to the doctor. From the often long waits to the cold, sterile environment to the possibility of a painful procedure, doctor visits can cause anxiety in nearly anyone....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · Ashley Nolan

Overcoming Resentment in Relationships

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of ResentmentSigns of ResentmentAre There Any Benefits of Resentment?Why Resentment Is ToxicTips and Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Resentment Signs of Resentment Are There Any Benefits of Resentment? Why Resentment Is Toxic Tips and Strategies Close It’s normal to feelresentment, which involves feelings of anger or bitterness, over a slight injustice or a major incident. Continuing to hold onto these feelings, however, can have negative consequences for your physical and mental health....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Harold Marsh

Overcoming the Fear of Books or Bibliophobia

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Phobia of BooksTreating BibliophobiaBibliophobia in Popular Culture Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Phobia of Books Treating Bibliophobia Bibliophobia in Popular Culture Bibliophobia is an unusual phobia of books. It can be broadly defined as the fear of books, but it also refers to a fear of reading or reading out loud or in public. Many people have only a subset of this phobia, fearing textbooks or historical novels or children’s stories, rather than a fear of all books....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Ernest Mcdonald

Overcoming the Stigma Around Medication With Actor Taye Diggs

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January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Jessica Richmond

Overstimulation in ADHD

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Overstimulation Feels LikeTriggersOverstimulation vs. HypersensitivityOverstimulation in ADHDHow I Experience OverstimulationOverstimulation in AutismCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Overstimulation Feels Like Triggers Overstimulation vs. Hypersensitivity Overstimulation in ADHD How I Experience Overstimulation Overstimulation in Autism Coping Close Overstimulation is what happens when there’s too much sensory input for your brain to handle. It can make you feeloverwhelmed, irritable, and uncomfortable. Because theADHD brainisn’t as equipped to filter out sensory input, you’re more likely to have a lower threshold for the amount of stimuli you can tolerate before becoming overstimulated....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1919 words · Donald Quinn

Overthinking Your Spotify Wrapped? The Link Between Music and Mental Health Is Complicated

Close Key TakeawaysEvery December Spotify Wrapped shows users who they listened to the most that year.Since its inception, it has become a major moment of self-reflection for music fans, who often place part of their identity in the results.Users also tend to view these roundups as windows into the state of their mental health, but the correlation is complicated to unpack.While there’s a clear link between music and mental health, it’s important not overanalyze your habits....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2302 words · Sean Gardner

Overview of Child Psychology and Development

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryKey Aspects of Development in Child PsychologyMajor ContextsInfluential Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Key Aspects of Development in Child Psychology Major Contexts Influential Factors Close Understanding how kids think, learn, and grow is important for parents, educators, anyone else who is part of children’s lives, and, frankly, anyone who wants to gain insights into the impact of their own childhood (aka all of us)....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1705 words · Anna Martinez

Overview of Misophonia Treatment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Misophonia?Examples of Misophonia TriggersTreatments for MisophoniaHow to Find Misophonia Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Misophonia? Examples of Misophonia Triggers Treatments for Misophonia How to Find Misophonia Treatment Close Misophonia involves a negative reaction to sounds such as chewing, tapping, or ticking. Individuals who live with misophonia can experience negative impacts on their day-to-day life. Misophonia treatment can help better manage negative reactions to specific sound triggers....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1446 words · Michelle Curtis

Overview of Personality Psychology

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceBasisTheoriesAssessmentsDisorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Basis Theories Assessments Disorders Close Personality psychology is the study of how personality develops. One of the largest and most popularpsychology branches, researchers in this area also strive to better understand how personality influences our thoughts and behaviors. Your uniquepersonalitymakes you who you are; it influences everything from your relationships to the way you live....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1630 words · Beth Ross