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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Time Blindness?How Time Blindness Shows UpTime Blindness in ADHDCoping With Time Blindness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Time Blindness? How Time Blindness Shows Up Time Blindness in ADHD Coping With Time Blindness Close The human body senses time in a similar way that it senses light, sound, taste, and other elements of our environment. Based on a mix of internal and external cues, a typical human brain can map out a reasonably accurate sense of what time of day it is, how much time has passed, and how much time there is before any upcoming events....

Close Time management involves the ability to plan and then manage your time during the day in order to achieve your goals. It’s an important skill during any part of life, but it can be particularly important for students who are trying to juggle the demands of their academic studies with other obligations, including work, family, and friends.Do you ever feel like you’re trying to squeeze too much into one day?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrioritiesSchedulesDowntimeProcrastinationTools Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Priorities Schedules Downtime Procrastination Tools Close At a GlanceIf you are working and going to school, time management will be key to making sure you can meet your goals as an employee and a student. At a Glance If you are working and going to school, time management will be key to making sure you can meet your goals as an employee and a student....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWithdrawal vs. RelapseTips for ReliefFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Withdrawal vs. Relapse Tips for Relief FAQs Close For someone dealing with majordepression, an antidepressant can be a lifesaver. But if you’re feeling better and ready to try life without it, talking with your healthcare provider first is important. If you stop taking these drugs suddenly, it can cause withdrawal symptoms, sending you in search of antidepressant withdrawal relief....

Close Maskot / Getty ImagesInformation presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.If you have been struggling withsuicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Having thoughts of taking your own life is common among those dealing with severe depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGo Easy on YourselfTake Care of Your Physical HealthFind Social SupportAdjust Your Social LifeSeek Help for Complicated Grief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Go Easy on Yourself Take Care of Your Physical Health Find Social Support Adjust Your Social Life Seek Help for Complicated Grief Close The loss of a spouse can be devastating, whether the death is sudden or following a long illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWithdrawal-Induced Nausea at a GlanceWhat to ExpectTips for CopingWhen to Seek Medical HelpOther Withdrawal SymptomsSevere Alcohol Withdrawal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Withdrawal-Induced Nausea at a Glance What to Expect Tips for Coping When to Seek Medical Help Other Withdrawal Symptoms Severe Alcohol Withdrawal If you’ve decided to quit drinking, there’s a chance you may experience alcohol withdrawal. In fact, unless you go through a very gradualtapering process, usually under medical supervision, withdrawal symptoms are a normal and expected part of coming off alcohol and drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGet Educated on Bipolar DisorderSeparate the Person from the DiseaseDiscuss Major TopicsBe an AdvocateTake Care of Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Get Educated on Bipolar Disorder Separate the Person from the Disease Discuss Major Topics Be an Advocate Take Care of Yourself Close If you are currently dating someone withbipolar disorder, you may struggle with a number of challenges like how you can support them while still caring for yourself....

Close If you are considering dating someone with panic disorder, you may have some concerns about their health and what it means for your relationship. Even though not every person with panic disorder experiences the condition in the exact same way, certain characteristics are common among panic disorder sufferers. For instance, most people with panic disorder will encounter feelings of fear and anxiety and may be participating in some form of treatment to manage symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It HappensKeep Conversation FlowingFind the HumorOvercome AwkwardnessListen and ParaphraseAsk a QuestionChange the TopicBe AssertiveKeep QuietDeal With Awkward TopicsChoose KindnessExit Awkward ConversationsBe UnderstandingManage Your Own Social AnxietyExplain Awkward EndingsHelp Solve ProblemsEnd With a SummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Happens Keep Conversation Flowing Find the Humor Overcome Awkwardness Listen and Paraphrase Ask a Question Change the Topic...

Close While family relationships can bring support, joy, and other wonderful benefits into our lives, these relationships can also bring stress, particularly when there’s unresolved conflict. Because it’s more difficult to let go ofconflicted relationshipswith family than it would be if these relationships were mere friendships, unresolved conflicts with family members can be particularly painful. We have certain expectations of trust and closeness toward family members. It can be more than merely disappointing to realize that this may not be possible with all family members....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsParanoia as a BPD SymptomParanoid Ideation in BPDTreatmentHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Paranoia as a BPD Symptom Paranoid Ideation in BPD Treatment How to Cope Close Many people withborderline personality disorder (BPD)experienceparanoiaor paranoid thinking under conditions of stress.Paranoia is a term generally used to refer to intense beliefs of mistrust or the malicious intentions of others. For example, someone with paranoia may have the belief that the government is listening to their phone calls or that their spouse is having an affair....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGoal-Setting TheoryHow Motivated Are You?Determining Your GoalsTips and StrategiesReviewing and Reassessing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Goal-Setting Theory How Motivated Are You? Determining Your Goals Tips and Strategies Reviewing and Reassessing Close There are many ways to work on self-development and self-improvement, but setting specific goals for personal growth can increase your likelihood of success. When life serves up obstacles, as it so often does, having a goal that you revisit frequently helps you reset, recommit, and recharge....

Going out can be challenging if you are trying not to smoke. Whether you are trying to quit, trying to smoke less, or have already stopped smoking, going out to socialize can often trigger an urge to smoke. In order to stick to your smoking cessation goals, it is important to find ways to cope with these urges, even if you are in social situations or settings that increase your cravings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntroverts vs. ExtrovertsWhat’s Behind the Attraction?What to ExpectHow to Set BoundariesRespecting Your Partner’s NeedsAre You an Introvert or Extrovert? Try the QuizWhat This Means for You Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Introverts vs. Extroverts What’s Behind the Attraction? What to Expect How to Set Boundaries Respecting Your Partner’s Needs Are You an Introvert or Extrovert? Try the Quiz What This Means for You...