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Close While they ought to be outdated, there are certain molds that men and women are traditionally taught and pressured to fit into: A man is strong and takes financial care of the family, while a woman is nurturing and takesemotional careof everyone. Men take out the trash, and women do the dishes. Men pay for dinner, and women take care of the children. Men make straightforward, unemotional decisions, and women fret and follow along....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceSymptoms and DiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentCoping SkillsTips for Parents and CaregiversNext in Generalized Anxiety Disorder GuideGeneralized Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms and DSM-5 Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Symptoms and Diagnosis Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Coping Skills Tips for Parents and Caregivers Next in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Guide Close Brief separation anxiety and fears of the dark, strangers,loud noises, and storms are common, normal childhood experiences....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional SensitivitiesPhysical SensitivitiesCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Sensitivities Physical Sensitivities Coping Close Heightened, over-the-top emotions withADHD(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are very common, in both positive and negative situations. It is also not unusual for individuals with ADHD to feel physically hypersensitive to touch, sounds,light, even the tags on clothing. ADHD hypersensitivity can be physical or emotional. The latter is defined asemotional dysregulationthat manifests in low frustration tolerance,impulsivity, temper outbursts, and significant mood fluctuations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Anxiety Cause Hyperventilation?Hyperventilation SymptomsHyperventilation TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Anxiety Cause Hyperventilation? Hyperventilation Symptoms Hyperventilation Treatment Coping Close Hyperventilation is rapid breathing that usually occurs as a result of anxiety or panic (also called over-breathing).This leads to low levels of carbon dioxide in your blood which causes a number of symptoms. Hyperventilation in anxiety can be a tricky thing to understand....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat Is Vertigo?SymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentIn Popular Culture Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What Is Vertigo? Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment In Popular Culture Those who suffer from illyngophobia, the fear of vertigo (dizziness), are not afraid of a height itself, but of developing vertigo when looking down. If this isn’t something you struggle with personally, it may be hard to understand precisely what this phobia is or how it feels, but it can be very debilitating and anxiety-producing any time a person with this phobia has to be well-above ground level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Inappropriate Affect?CausesSchizophrenia and Other Psychotic DisordersDiagnosisSymptomsTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Inappropriate Affect? Causes Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Diagnosis Symptoms Types Treatment Coping Close Affect refers to the outward expression of a person’s internal emotions. It includes a range of emotional experiences, often described as either positive or negative, and encompasses both moods and emotions. For most people, there is congruence between affect and circumstance; for example, if you are given the news that a friend has passed away, your reaction would be sadness and tears....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Trauma Response?What Does Intergenerational Trauma Look Like?CausesTrauma and GeneticsTreatment and CopingHealing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Trauma Response? What Does Intergenerational Trauma Look Like? Causes Trauma and Genetics Treatment and Coping Healing Close Intergenerationaltraumarefers to trauma that is passed from a trauma survivor to their descendants. It can also be referred to as transgenerational or multigenerational trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSignsCausesImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs Causes Impact Intimate partner violence involves abusive oraggressive behaviorthat is meant to frighten, hurt, manipulate, or control someone.It may involve a series of episodes over several years or a single episode that can have a lasting impact.It is considered to be a major global public health issue.In fact, it is estimated that in the United States, it is the most common but least reported crime....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCopingHelping Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Helping Others Close A manic episode can leave you feeling like you’re buzzing with energy. It can be disruptive, and it can even lead to impulsive, risky, and downright dangerous behaviors. Recognizing the signs of mania can help you understand when to seek help to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewBipolar vs. Manic DepressionWhat Does Manic Mean?Symptoms of ManiaSymptoms of DepressionBipolar vs. DepressionCauses of Manic Depression/Bipolar DisorderDiagnosisCoping With Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Bipolar vs. Manic Depression What Does Manic Mean? Symptoms of Mania Symptoms of Depression Bipolar vs. Depression Causes of Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Coping With Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder Close Manic depression is an older term for what is now referred to as bipolar disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsContributing FactorsTreament Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Contributing Factors Treament Megalophobia is the fear of big things. Large objects capable of inciting fear in thisspecific phobiacan run the gamut from large ships or airplanes to big animals or towering sculptures.Fully understanding megalophobia is the first step to getting the help needed to overcome it. Here we explain its potential causes and the symptoms that one may experience....

Close The stereotypical image ofAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)is someone brimming with energy, like the energizer bunny. They have so much that they can’t sit still or focus on one task for very long. That stereotype is an oversimplification at best and entirely inaccurate for millions of people with ADHD at worst. In fact, emerging research shows that one of the most prevalent symptoms of ADHD is not excess energy but the lack of it in the form of mental fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe BasicsTypes of Research in PsychologyCross-Sectional vs. Longitudinal ResearchReliability and ValidityGlossary of Terms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Basics Types of Research in Psychology Cross-Sectional vs. Longitudinal Research Reliability and Validity Glossary of Terms Close Research in psychology focuses on a variety oftopics, ranging from the development of infants to the behavior of social groups. Psychologists use the scientific method to investigate questions both systematically and empirically....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Mild AutismWhat Makes Autism “Mild”?DiagnosisCausesTreatment & Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Mild Autism What Makes Autism “Mild”? Diagnosis Causes Treatment & Support Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people prefer identity-first language rather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects that community language preference....