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Close Have you been experiencing romantic attraction towards more than one gender? If you are unfamiliar with the term “biromantic,” this may feel confusing for you. People who are biromantic experience romantic attraction to people of multiple genders.These feelings are independent of theirsexual orientation. If you are biromantic, you may feel drawn to form deep emotional bonds with people, regardless of their gender identity. This article aims to help you understand what it means to be biromantic and offer advice on living and thriving as a biromantic person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Ambiverts8 Tell-tale Signs of AmbiversionBenefits of Being an AmbivertAmbiversion and Your RelationshipsDaily Life Tips for Ambiverts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Ambiverts 8 Tell-tale Signs of Ambiversion Benefits of Being an Ambivert Ambiversion and Your Relationships Daily Life Tips for Ambiverts Close In a world ofpersonality tests,astrology, human design,enneagrams, and various other lenses through which we all attempt to understand why we are the way we are, you might find yourself returning to the classics: Introversion and extroversion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaningSignsAre There Different Types of Introverts?Are You Born Introverted, or Is It Something You Become Over Time?Introversion vs. ShynessIntroversion vs. DepressionMisconceptions About IntrovertsCan You Stop Being an Introvert?Introverts, Extroverts, and Ambiverts: We’re All Great Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning Signs Are There Different Types of Introverts? Are You Born Introverted, or Is It Something You Become Over Time? Introversion vs. Shyness...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Emotionally Immature ParentsGrowing UpThe Root CausesCoping StrategiesBuilding Healthy RelationshipsResources and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Emotionally Immature Parents Growing Up The Root Causes Coping Strategies Building Healthy Relationships Resources and Support Close What does it mean to be emotionally immature, exactly? Basically, we all have emotions—that’s part of being human—and ideally we can manage andcontrol our emotionsso that they don’t get the better of us....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsHow to Nurture Your RelationshipBenefitsEmbracing Platonic Soulmates Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs How to Nurture Your Relationship Benefits Embracing Platonic Soulmates Close We know what it feels like to hit it off with someone instantly. You recognize akindred spiritin someone and form a deep bond with them. The two of you just seem to get each other. The person isn’t just your best friend, they’re somehow more than that....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo Twin Flames Really Exist?Signs of a Twin FlameOrigin of the Twin Flame ConceptThe Stages of a Twin-Flame RelationshipTwin Flames vs. SoulmatesCan Twin Flames Break Up?Can My Twin Flame and I Get Back Together?Are Twin-Flame Relationships Toxic?What If My Partner Isn’t My Twin Flame?Keep in MindWhat Makes People Fall in Love? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do Twin Flames Really Exist?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKeep Expectations ConsistentLimit DistractionsProvide Frequent FeedbackReward Good BehaviorGive Them a BreakUse Tools and Flexible RulesDon’t Overload ThemEncourage SupportFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Keep Expectations Consistent Limit Distractions Provide Frequent Feedback Reward Good Behavior Give Them a Break Use Tools and Flexible Rules Don’t Overload Them Encourage Support Frequently Asked Questions Close Approximately 9% of children in the United States between the ages of 13 and 18 have ADHD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)....

With the rise of social media as an educational resource for a multitude of topics, even mental health professionals are taking advantage of social platforms to create digestible content packed with timely mental health tips and insights for consumption. Many of them are currently influencing how people think aboutdepressionand debunking the stigmas related to this and other mental health conditions. This article spotlights eight public figures who are openly discussing depression and destigmatizing the conversations that come with the diagnosis....

Close Everyone feels irritable sometimes. But if you feel this way more often than not—such as if you find yourself repeatedly questioning, “Why am I so irritable all the time?"—it could cause bigger problems in your life. Acknowledge Your Irritability When someone asks why you’re so grumpy, it’s tempting to snap at them and say, “I’m not grumpy!” You might even blame everyone else for being too sensitive, too loud, or too annoying....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentify the SourceUnderstand Why You Might Resist ChangeFocus on What You Can ControlRemember Your Thoughts Might Not Be AccurateChallenge Your Helpless FeelingsRemember Your StrengthsPractice AcceptanceKnow When to Seek HelpNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed GuideWhat Can Help When You’re Feeling Hopeless Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identify the Source Understand Why You Might Resist Change Focus on What You Can Control...

Close Retirement brings a new sense of freedom, but it also comes with challenges and difficult emotions. It’s a change in identity, finances, relationships, and how you spend your time—no wonder it can be difficult to adjust. You’ve likely thought a lot about how you’ll enjoy your golden years. But there’s a good chance you never thought much about the psychological effect retirement might have on you. Retirement often means a loss of identity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAccept Your FeelingsDon’t Seek RevengeTry to Take Care of YourselfAvoid the Blame GameKeep Your Kids out of ItGet PracticalTake It One Day at a TimeSeek Counseling Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Accept Your Feelings Don’t Seek Revenge Try to Take Care of Yourself Avoid the Blame Game Keep Your Kids out of It Get Practical Take It One Day at a Time...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to DoDon’t Turn the Lights OnAvoid Blue LightGuided BreathingDon’t Stare at the ClockDo Something BoringProgressive Muscle RelaxationVisualizationFigure Out the Root Cause Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Do Don’t Turn the Lights On Avoid Blue Light Guided Breathing Don’t Stare at the Clock Do Something Boring Progressive Muscle Relaxation Visualization Figure Out the Root Cause Close Outside of life circumstances, sleep disturbances arise due to many factors....

Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that involves issues with attention, executive functioning, hyperactivity, and impulse control. Typically,ADHD symptomsemerge in childhood, but some people go undiagnosed—and untreated—until adulthood. Untreated ADHD in Adults Figure Out What Works For You Countless books, blogs, and articles have specific and detailed suggestions for living with adult ADHD. Although well-intentioned, these suggestions often require the sameexecutive functioning skillsthat ADHD interferes with. People with ADHD are often pressured to stick to schedules and systems that work for neurotypical brains....

Close Behavioral activation is a basiccoping strategy, as well as a short-term treatment, that can have a tremendous effect on your mood. If you’re already getting treatment fordepression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), studies show that behavioral action can be an effective part of that treatment. When you feeldepressedoranxious, you may beless likely to dothe things you enjoy or avoid other potentially pleasurable activities. The consequences of this are often a worsening of mood, feeling more detached from others, and an increase in anxiety....