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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of Bipolar DisorderWhat Not to Say"Anything That Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger"“Everybody Has Mood Swings Sometimes"“Everyone Is a Little Bipolar Sometimes"“You Are Psycho"“You’re Acting Like a Maniac"“I Wish I Was Manic So I Could Get Things Done"“But You Seem So Normal"“It Must Be Your Time of the Month"How to Help Someone With Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents...

Close Entering a conversation with someone who is shy or who has asocial anxiety disorder(SAD) requires a bit more effort on your part. People with SAD experience anxiety in both one-on-one and group situations and often need time to get comfortable before conversing. Tips for Chatting With a Socially Anxious Person There are a number of steps that you can take to encourage someone with SAD to talk more and participate in the conversation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Gaslighting WorksWhat to Say When You’re Being GaslightedStrategies for Responding to GaslightingImportance of Responding to GaslightingTaking Care of Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Gaslighting Works What to Say When You’re Being Gaslighted Strategies for Responding to Gaslighting Importance of Responding to Gaslighting Taking Care of Yourself No, you’re not losing it. Few things in life make us feel worse than when we speak our truth and someone responds that we’re lying or misremembering....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Crisis FatigueSignsCausesImpactHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Crisis Fatigue Signs Causes Impact How to Cope Close Crisis fatigue is a type ofburnoutthat happens when people experience a prolonged crisis event, or crisis events on repeat. Thanks to social media—and the media in general—we’re almost constantly exposed to the negative events happening around the world, and it can be really tough to tune out (and we oftentimes don’t think we should)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstand Why Your ADHD Went UnrecognizedGet an ADHD DiagnosisIdentify Coexisting ConditionsDrive SafelyLet Go of PerfectionismManage Your TimeExerciseFind Supportive ADHD Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understand Why Your ADHD Went Unrecognized Get an ADHD Diagnosis Identify Coexisting Conditions Drive Safely Let Go of Perfectionism Manage Your Time Exercise Find Supportive ADHD Resources Close Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often underdiagnosed in girls, which is why many women learn that they have ADHD until they reach adulthood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReframe Negative ThoughtsReflect on the YearRead a BookMake ResolutionsAccept an InvitationWatch the Ball DropPlan Some Phone CallsConnect on Social MediaDo Something Mundane Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reframe Negative Thoughts Reflect on the Year Read a Book Make Resolutions Accept an Invitation Watch the Ball Drop Plan Some Phone Calls Connect on Social Media Do Something Mundane Close Suppose you experience social anxiety or are living withsocial anxiety disorder(SAD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan a Relationship Come Back from a Break?Tips to ReconnectHow Long Should a Break Last?Dos and Don’ts When You’re on a Break Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can a Relationship Come Back from a Break? Tips to Reconnect How Long Should a Break Last? Dos and Don’ts When You’re on a Break Close When we think of a “break” in a relationship, what comes to mind is generally some kind of temporary separation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional Volatility in BPDGet Quality SleepExerciseEat HealthyPractice Self-CareCreate StructurePractice MindfulnessMeditateGround YourselfSeek Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Volatility in BPD Get Quality Sleep Exercise Eat Healthy Practice Self-Care Create Structure Practice Mindfulness Meditate Ground Yourself Seek Treatment Close Borderline personality disorder(BPD) is often associated with emotional highs and lows, impulsive behavior, and sensitivity. Many people with BPD experience intenseemotional instability, also sometimes known as emotional volatility....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal/Common GriefAnticipatory GriefComplicated Grief (Prolonged Grief)Distorted GriefCollective GriefDisenfranchised Grief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal/Common Grief Anticipatory Grief Complicated Grief (Prolonged Grief) Distorted Grief Collective Grief Disenfranchised Grief Close The way that peoplecope with lossand death depends on numerous factors, including their personality, their relationship to the person that they lost, their cultural or religious beliefs, their mental health history, and their support system....

Close Maskot / Getty Images Whether adult or child, common traits of someone diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include an inability to focus,impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Sensory toys—which are gaining momentum both in and out of the mental health sphere—are an effective way to channel some of those behaviors. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 1Fidget SpinnersFidget spinners are small toys that come in a variety of hues and silhouettes. They’re meant to be held at one point with the thumb and middle finger and then spun with other fingers....

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Close We dedicate roughly 90,000 hours to work over the course of our lives. Pretty wild to think about, right? This number can either bog you down and fill you with dread, or it can excite and motivate you to lead a fulfilling career. “When you intentionally cultivate your experience at work,choosing a careerthat aligns with your values, sense of mission, and unique zone of genius, work becomes a source of energy, creativity, fun, and flow,” saysVictoria Song, a leadership advisor and alumna of both Yale College and Harvard Business School....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognize the SignsRely on Your NetworkReduce StressSleep BetterCreate a RoutineSet BoundariesGet OutdoorsEngage in Self-CareGet Professional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognize the Signs Rely on Your Network Reduce Stress Sleep Better Create a Routine Set Boundaries Get Outdoors Engage in Self-Care Get Professional Help Close Substance useincreased during the pandemic. According to a 2020 national survey, an estimated 25.9 million people had higher rates of alcohol consumption after COVID-19 than before and 10....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCreate a Pre-Work RitualUnderstand ExpectationsAvoid ConflictPlan Ahead to Stay OrganizedCreate a Comfortable Work EnvironmentChoose Chunking Over MultitaskingWalk at LunchDo Your BestListen to Music Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Create a Pre-Work Ritual Understand Expectations Avoid Conflict Plan Ahead to Stay Organized Create a Comfortable Work Environment Choose Chunking Over Multitasking Walk at Lunch Do Your Best Listen to Music Close Research has indicated that the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is high—and it’s only getting higher....