Close Do you ever find yourself repeating a specific word in your head over and over until the word suddenly makes no sense to you and you wonder why it’s a word at all? This is just one of the many bizarre things our brains do to us, and it’s a pretty funny experience when it happens. Let’s get into why this happens…happens? happens. happens. happens. happens. happens. happens. happens. happens....
Close Key TakeawaysThe US Senate voted unanimously to make daylight savings permanent.Sleep professionals are arguing in favor of permanent standard time rather than permanent daylight savings timeResearch has found that twice-yearly shifts are linked to decreases in heart health and increases in mental health and traffic incidents Key Takeaways The US Senate voted unanimously to make daylight savings permanent.Sleep professionals are arguing in favor of permanent standard time rather than permanent daylight savings timeResearch has found that twice-yearly shifts are linked to decreases in heart health and increases in mental health and traffic incidents...
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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Separation anxiety is loosely defined as the fear of being away from the primary caregiver. The most common way for children to act out their fears of separation is through tantrums and clinging. Separation anxiety is a healthy and normal part of your child’s development between the ages of 8 and 14 months....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFreud’s Analysis of the Wolf ManCriticism of Freud’s Analysis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Freud’s Analysis of the Wolf Man Criticism of Freud’s Analysis Close Sergei Pankejeff was a patient ofSigmund Freudwho gave him the case name “Wolf Man” to protect his identity. Pankejeff was born to a wealthy family from Odessa. Much ofFreud’s analysiscentered on a dream that Pankejeff had as a young child:...
Close Serial monogamy is the practice of moving from one longer-term sexual partner to another.A serial monogamist could have lots of relationships that last only a short time or several relationships that last a year or more.For example, some serial monogamists may date a series of people one after another, each for a few weeks or months at a time. Others may date someone for a longer period of time but find themselves struggling to stay single when they break up....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeroquel (Quetiapine) as an Anxiety TreatmentSeroquel UsesHow It WorksDosageBefore TakingSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Seroquel (Quetiapine) as an Anxiety Treatment Seroquel Uses How It Works Dosage Before Taking Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about Seroquel (Quetiapine)?You should not take Seroquel if:you are allergic to quetiapine; oryou are an older adult with dementia; oryou are taking anti-arrhythmic drugs, methadone, or pentamidine....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Too Much SerotoninCausesPotential EffectsCan Too Much Serotonin Cause Anxiety?TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Too Much Serotonin Causes Potential Effects Can Too Much Serotonin Cause Anxiety? Treatment Prevention Close Too muchserotonincan be dangerous and even life-threatening. Certain medications can lead to high levels of serotonin in the body and can trigger a condition called serotonin syndrome. Serotonin Syndrome: Signs of Too Much Serotonin Serotonin is aneurotransmitterthat helps stabilize mood, is often associated with feelings of happiness, and plays a role in sleep quality, memory, and sexual desire....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionCauses of Low SerotoninHow to Increase SerotoninDangers of High Serotonin Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Causes of Low Serotonin How to Increase Serotonin Dangers of High Serotonin Close Serotonin is a naturally occurring monoamineneurotransmitterthat carries signals between nerve cells throughout your body. It plays an important role in various brain and body functions, including mood stabilization, cognition, learning, memory, and sleep....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms & Side EffectsCoping & ReliefWarningsLong-Term TreatmentResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms & Side Effects Coping & Relief Warnings Long-Term Treatment Resources Sertraline withdrawal can occur when someone abruptly stops taking their antidepressant medication. It can lead to flu-like symptoms, irritability, nausea, imbalance, strange skin sensations, headache, and insomnia. Sertraline (Zoloft)is a commonly prescribed antidepressant. It is part of a class of drugs known asselective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)....
Close Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is aneurobehavioral disorderthat causes impulsivity, hyperactivity, lack of focus, and numerous other symptoms.About 4.4% of US adults between the ages of 18 and 44 years old have a diagnosis of ADHD. It is more common in men than women, and non-Hispanic white folks have a higher diagnostic prevalence than other racial/ethnic groups. Though this can be a challenging disorder to navigate, many living with ADHD have robust and productive lives....
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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManaging Boundaries With a ParentHow to Talk About Intimacy in a RelationshipGoing No Contact With an Abusive PartnerDealing With a Perpetually Late Friend Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Managing Boundaries With a Parent How to Talk About Intimacy in a Relationship Going No Contact With an Abusive Partner Dealing With a Perpetually Late Friend Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, host Minaa B....
Close Key TakeawaysNew research into the cognitive effects of severe COVID-19 comparable to 20 years of aging.Mental health practitioners see themselves as having a key role in supporting survivorsThe disconnect between the timelines required for rigorous science and the material needs of patients puts health practitioners in a difficult position Key Takeaways New research into the cognitive effects of severe COVID-19 comparable to 20 years of aging.Mental health practitioners see themselves as having a key role in supporting survivorsThe disconnect between the timelines required for rigorous science and the material needs of patients puts health practitioners in a difficult position...
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesProtocols for Sex Surrogate TherapyWhat Sex Surrogate Therapy Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get StartedOther Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Protocols for Sex Surrogate Therapy What Sex Surrogate Therapy Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Other Options Close Sex surrogate therapy is a type of therapy that gives literal hands-on help—including, sometimes, intercourse—to people struggling with their sex lives....
