What to Do If You Can't Afford Therapy Anymore

Close Mental health care iscost-prohibitivefor many. According toVerywell Mind’s 2022 Cost of Therapy Survey,40% of folks require financial support to afford theirtherapysessions. This statistic highlights the current state of mental health and the barriers to receiving care. The survey also found the average cost of a therapy session to be $178 per session.Considering the median household income as of 2023 in the United States is $80,610, receiving weekly therapy at that rate is a stretch for many....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Derek Banks

What to Do If You Disagree With Your Partner About Having Kids

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIf You’ve Just Started DatingIf You’re In a Long Term RelationshipWhat to Do If Your Partner Changes Their MindWhen to Call It QuitsWhen to Keep Going Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents If You’ve Just Started Dating If You’re In a Long Term Relationship What to Do If Your Partner Changes Their Mind When to Call It Quits When to Keep Going...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · Shawna Knight

What to Do If You Dislike Your Spouse

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesEffectsHow to CopeHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Effects How to Cope How to Get Help Close If you’re living with a spouse you hate, you may wonder if it’s possible to get back those romantic feelings you once had for each other. It may help you to know that it’s common to be blinded to your partner’s imperfections during theromantic phaseof a relationship, and then realize later that your spouse annoys and frustrates you....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2140 words · Eric Lucas

What to Do If You Don't Like Your In-Laws

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommunicate With Your PartnerAvoid Sensitive TopicsEstablish BoundariesDon’t Take Things PersonallyAccept Your In-Laws As They AreBe Thankful for the Good MomentsSpend Time With ThemFind Common GroundSeek Advice and SupportExpress Your FeelingsBe Patient Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Communicate With Your Partner Avoid Sensitive Topics Establish Boundaries Don’t Take Things Personally Accept Your In-Laws As They Are Be Thankful for the Good Moments...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1992 words · Becky Liu

What to Do If You Don't Like Your Partner's Friends

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTry to Figure Out Why You Dislike Your Partners' FriendsTalk to Your Partner About Your ConcernsSet BoundariesGet to Know Them BetterAgree to DisagreeTry to Not Let It Impact Your RelationshipSeek Out Your Own FriendsDon’t GossipKeep an Open MindFocus on the PositiveGive Yourself Some GraceDon’t Hang Out With Their FriendsTalk to a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Try to Figure Out Why You Dislike Your Partners' Friends...

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2255 words · Desiree Steele

What to Do If You Feel Anxious Right Now

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstand the Connection Between Anxiety and DepressionAcknowledge Your AnxietySchedule a Worry BreakInterrupt Your ThoughtsPractice MindfulnessTry Diaphragmatic BreathingDo Something That Makes You HappyConsider What Your Anxiety Is Telling YouTalk to a Loved OneNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide’I Hate Life': What to Do If Nothing Makes You Happy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understand the Connection Between Anxiety and Depression...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1678 words · Karl Brown

What to Do If You Feel Guilt About Climate Change

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Climate Guilt?How Do I Know If I Have Climate Guilt?Climate Guilt vs. Climate AnxietyWhat to Do If You Feel GuiltyActions You Can Take Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Climate Guilt? How Do I Know If I Have Climate Guilt? Climate Guilt vs. Climate Anxiety What to Do If You Feel Guilty Actions You Can Take Close Guiltandanxietycan be familiar feelings when it comes to climate change....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1481 words · Heather Morris

What to Do If You Feel Guilty About Success

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Might Be Feeling Guilty About SuccessWhat to Do If You Feel Guilty About Success Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Might Be Feeling Guilty About Success What to Do If You Feel Guilty About Success Close Success is something we are told tocelebratewhen we achieve it, and many of us spend endless years in its pursuit. We study tools to help us be successful andovercome our fearsof success, findsteps to followto increase our chances of succeeding, and we work hard toachieve our goals....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 2998 words · Jennifer Johnson

What to Do If You Feel Like You're Walking on Eggshells in Your Relationship

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does Walking on Eggshells Mean?Signs of Walking on EggshellsHow to Deal With Walking on Eggshells Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does Walking on Eggshells Mean? Signs of Walking on Eggshells How to Deal With Walking on Eggshells Close In ideal relationships, communication with a partner is expected to be open, freeing, and easy to maneuver. A significant other often takes the role of confidant and best friend, one with whom very little is off-limits....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1377 words · Alejandro Campbell

What to Do If You Feel Tired All the Time

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of FatigueSet Realistic GoalsTrack Energy LevelsExercisePractice MindfulnessFocus on Fresh Air and LightAdjust Your ExpectationsTroubleshoot Your Sleep HygieneTalk to a ProfessionalNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide5 Things to Do If You Are Feeling Worthless Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Fatigue Set Realistic Goals Track Energy Levels Exercise Practice Mindfulness Focus on Fresh Air and Light...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2060 words · Beverly Jones

What to Do If You Gain Weight While Taking Antidepressants

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Weight GainAntidepressants That Can Cause Weight GainAntidepressants Less Likely to Cause Weight GainWhat to DoWeight Gain PreventionFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Weight Gain Antidepressants That Can Cause Weight Gain Antidepressants Less Likely to Cause Weight Gain What to Do Weight Gain Prevention FAQ Close Antidepressants can be highly effective in the treatment of depression, but they can also cause unwanted side effects like weight gain....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2409 words · David Kennedy

What to Do If You Have a Short Temper

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst, What is Anger?Signs of a Short TemperHow a Short Temper Affects Well-BeingTake the Anger TestHow to Cope With AngerA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First, What is Anger? Signs of a Short Temper How a Short Temper Affects Well-Being Take the Anger Test How to Cope With Anger A Word From Verywell Close Anger is an emotion that nearly everyone will experience many times throughout their life....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2263 words · Austin Ortega

What to Do If You or a Loved One Lack Empathy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Lack of EmpathyCausesEffectsHow to Develop EmpathyWhen You Don’t Receive Empathy From Others Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Lack of Empathy Causes Effects How to Develop Empathy When You Don’t Receive Empathy From Others Close Empathyinvolves the ability to understand what other people are experiencing. It plays an essential role in building social connections and promotesprosocialbehaviors. However, not everyone experiences empathy for others in every situation, which can have a variety of individual and societal consequences....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1963 words · Amy Crawford

What to Do If You Want to Quit Going to Therapy for BPD

Close If you haveborderline personality disorder (BPD), it’s very common to feel like you want to quit therapy. In fact, it is quite natural to get frustrated with therapy or your therapist or to feel like psychotherapy is not working anymore. But many people leave therapy before they have reached their treatment goals—research shows that about 47 percent of people with BPD leave treatment prematurely. Quitting therapy is a big decision, so think through your reasons and your treatment goals....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1756 words · Samantha Lewis

What to Do If You're Married but Lonely

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of LonelinessWhy Married People Feel LonelyEffectsWhat to DoFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Loneliness Why Married People Feel Lonely Effects What to Do Frequently Asked Questions Close You don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. While being in a committed relationship might seem like the solution to the feeling of loneliness, it is possible to be married and lonely....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2673 words · Bryan Smith