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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPros and Cons of Nicotine LozengesNicotine Lozenge Brands and StrengthsNicotine Lozenge DosingSide EffectsSpecial PrecautionsAre Nicotine Lozenges Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pros and Cons of Nicotine Lozenges Nicotine Lozenge Brands and Strengths Nicotine Lozenge Dosing Side Effects Special Precautions Are Nicotine Lozenges Right for You? The nicotine lozenge is anicotine replacement therapy (NRT)product that comes in the form of a small, candy-like tablet in flavors like cinnamon, fruit, and mint....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksPaxil and GADSide EffectsTaking It Safely Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Paxil and GAD Side Effects Taking It Safely Close Paxil (paroxetine) is a medication used in the treatment ofgeneralized anxiety disorder(GAD). It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are first-line drugs used for treating anxiety disorders, along with serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Psychology of RationalizationExamplesCausesHealthier Coping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Psychology of Rationalization Examples Causes Healthier Coping Strategies Close Rationalization involves justifying behaviors, thoughts, or feelings using logical explanations.While such explanations sound reasonable, they disguise unacceptable thoughts and don’t accurately depict a person’s true feelings and motivations. This article discusses the psychology of rationalization, examples of how it is used, and how to find healthier ways to deal with difficult emotions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsForms of Ritalin for ADHDRitalin Side EffectsRitalin WarningsInteractionsRitalin Dependence and Withdrawal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Forms of Ritalin for ADHD Ritalin Side Effects Ritalin Warnings Interactions Ritalin Dependence and Withdrawal Close What is the most important information I should know about Ritalin?People should not take Ritalin if they:have a known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate; orhave glaucoma, motor tics, Tourette’s syndrome, or marked anxiety; orhave taken an MAOI within the previous 14 days....

Close Have you ever found yourself buying something you don’t need, to make yourself happy? Do you spend more when you’re stressed? “Retail therapy” is one method of stress relief that many people use consciously or unconsciously—it’s the act of buying yourself a little something to boost your mood when you’re feeling low, and it may be more common than you think. How Common Is Retail Therapy? Retail therapy (and even its more intense cousin, compulsive shopping) may be more common than people realize....

Close There are many apps that are marketed for stress relief, and some of them are quite valuable. Some are less spectacular, and some of them really aren’t worth the money or the space they take up on your phone. When searching for new tools to help with stress management, it’s vital that you know what you’re looking for and that you can separate out the helpful from the overhyped. The following collection can aid in stress relief in many ways and are well worth the time they take to use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesGetting StartedTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Getting Started Tips Close Anxiety is uncomfortable and distressing. If you regularly experience symptoms of anxiety, then you know how disruptive they can be to your everyday life. While getting professional treatment is important, there are also a number of self-help strategies that can be extremely helpful for managing symptoms of anxiety, including visualization....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectivenessPotential BenefitsHow to Take ItSide EffectsWarning and InteractionsOther Treatments for ADHDFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness Potential Benefits How to Take It Side Effects Warning and Interactions Other Treatments for ADHD Frequently Asked Questions Close What is the most important information I should know about Wellbutrin for ADHD?Wellbutrin is not FDA-approved for the treatment of ADHD, but your doctor may prescribe it “off-label” to help manage some ADHD traits or to treat co-occurring depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionImportanceIn the WorkplaceHow to Become More Emotionally Intelligent Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Importance In the Workplace How to Become More Emotionally Intelligent Close Emotional intelligence is critical for interpersonal communication, not only in personal relationships but also in the business world. This article delves into what emotional intelligence is and how you can harness its power in the workplace....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsContent ValidityCriterion-Related ValidityConstruct ValidityFace ValidityReliability vs. ValidityFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Content Validity Criterion-Related Validity Construct Validity Face Validity Reliability vs. Validity Frequently Asked Questions Close Validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.It is vital for a test to be valid in order for the results to be accurately applied and interpreted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Valium Works for AnxietyBefore Taking Valium for AnxietySide EffectsInteractionsDependence and WithdrawalPregnancy and Breastfeeding Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Valium Works for Anxiety Before Taking Valium for Anxiety Side Effects Interactions Dependence and Withdrawal Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Close Valium can help people who need relief from anxiety, but it can also have side effects and risks you should understand before you begin taking this medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsHow to Identify a Variable-Ratio ScheduleExamples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics How to Identify a Variable-Ratio Schedule Examples Close In operant conditioning, a variable-ratio schedule is a partialschedule of reinforcementin which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.This schedule creates a steady, high rate of response. Gambling and lottery games are good examples of a reward based on a variable-ratio schedule....

On This Page:ToggleTypes of VerstehenVerstehen in Sociological ResearchVerstehen and Antipositivist SociologyVerstehen in ActionCriticisms On This Page:Toggle On This Page: In other words, verstehen posits that, in order to truly understand individuals or groups, sociologists must “walk a mile in their shoes.” The term originates from the German word for “understanding.” Max Weber(1936) used this term to refer to the attempts of social scientists to understand both the intent and context of human action....

Close Verywell Loved is a series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences. We’re constantly told, in almost every aspect of our lives, to put ourselves into boxes. Once we pick a lane or find a tribe, the solidity of our identity will supposedly make everything easier. Ambiguity begets complexity, and so we’re always striving to understand ourselves in relation to the approved blueprint of society....

Close Verywell Loved is a series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences. “He was a totalnarcissist”—but was he? What does that really mean? There’s often a strong temptation to stamp our ex’s foreheads with an armchair diagnosis to explain to ourselves what went wrong in the relationship, and labels likenarcissisttend to come up....