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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to Do If Your Partner Wants An Open RelationshipReasons Why Your Partner May Want an Open RelationshipWhen Not to Open Your RelationshipWhen Is an Open Relationship Not a Good Idea?FAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Do If Your Partner Wants An Open Relationship Reasons Why Your Partner May Want an Open Relationship When Not to Open Your Relationship...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Happens If Your Wife or Husband Works Too Much?Steps to Improve Your RelationshipHow to Support Your SpouseSeeking Professional HelpNext StepsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens If Your Wife or Husband Works Too Much? Steps to Improve Your Relationship How to Support Your Spouse Seeking Professional Help Next Steps Frequently Asked Questions Close If you are married to a “workaholic,” you may feel as if you have an unfaithful spouse who’s replaced your intimacy with work....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for RefusalWhat You Should DoWhat Not to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Refusal What You Should Do What Not to Do Close It is very frustrating and worrisome when a spouse does not have the motivation to take care of their health needs, and it can begin to impact yourmarriage. And, while it may be obvious to you that yourspouse needs to see a doctor, it might not be obvious to them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 183More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 183 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Have you ever felt soemotionally exhaustedthat you felt like you have nothing else to give?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Methadone?Opioid Use DisordersWhat to ExpectMethadone Clinic ProtocolsBenefitsDrawbacksGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Methadone? Opioid Use Disorders What to Expect Methadone Clinic Protocols Benefits Drawbacks Getting Help A methadone clinic is a type of medical facility that specializes in treating substance use disorder. These clinics dispense medications that are used to treat opioid use disorders. Methadone is commonly prescribed, butother medications, such as buprenorphine and naltrexone, may also be dispensed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?How Do NA Meetings Work?Does NA Work?NA’s 12 StepsWhat to ExpectHow to Find NA Meetings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)? How Do NA Meetings Work? Does NA Work? NA’s 12 Steps What to Expect How to Find NA Meetings Narcotics Anonymous, often referred to as NA, is a 12-step program where people with drug addictionscan find support in recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrepare for Your Psychiatrist AppointmentMake a List of ConcernsDuring the AppointmentAfter Your First AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prepare for Your Psychiatrist Appointment Make a List of Concerns During the Appointment After Your First Appointment Frequently Asked Questions Close It’s normal to be a little nervous when you go to your first appointment with apsychiatrist, psychologist, or anothermental health professional....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChoosing a TherapistPaperworkFirst SessionTreatment LengthMethodsConfidentialityQuestions to AskFinding the Right Fit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Choosing a Therapist Paperwork First Session Treatment Length Methods Confidentiality Questions to Ask Finding the Right Fit Close If you have an appointment with a counselor for your firsttherapysession, you might not know what to expect. Or perhaps you’re considering starting therapy but don’t know where to begin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBefore Your DetoxWhat to ExpectHow Long Will It Take?After Your DetoxLong-Term Treatment for Marijuana Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Before Your Detox What to Expect How Long Will It Take? After Your Detox Long-Term Treatment for Marijuana Addiction Although it’s widely believed that marijuana is harmless, it’s possible to develop anaddiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), around 30% of people who use marijuana will develop marijuana use disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOccupational Therapy and Mental HealthWhat OTs Do for Mental HealthInterventionsSpecializations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Occupational Therapy and Mental Health What OTs Do for Mental Health Interventions Specializations Close Occupational therapy for mental health focuses on helping people with psychiatric conditions live and work as independently as possible. Many people associate occupational therapy with pediatric services or physical rehabilitation. They are surprised to find occupational therapists also working inmental healthsettings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExperiencing Cymbalta WithdrawalHow to Taper Off CymbaltaCoping & ReliefWarningsLong-Term TreatmentResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Experiencing Cymbalta Withdrawal How to Taper Off Cymbalta Coping & Relief Warnings Long-Term Treatment Resources Close If you stop taking Cymbalta suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and tingling skin sensations. Abruptly stopping your medication can also lead to a return of symptoms, so always talk to your doctor before changing your dose or stopping your medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Consider RehabTypes of Rehab CentersA Typical DayChecking InThe Detox ProcessTherapyAftercare PlanningYour Rights As a Patient Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Consider Rehab Types of Rehab Centers A Typical Day Checking In The Detox Process Therapy Aftercare Planning Your Rights As a Patient A first-time rehab experience can be intimidating. Even if you want toovercome an addiction, you may still be nervous about going to rehab because you don’t know what to expect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Discontinuation Syndrome?SymptomPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Discontinuation Syndrome? Symptom Prevention Coping Close Zoloft (sertraline), like many otherserotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is fairly well known for resulting in adiscontinuation syndromeif you stop taking it suddenly. This is, in part, because Zoloft has a short half life. Your doctor can help you through the process of weaning off Zoloft as safely and comfortably as possible....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy We Casually DateMental Health EffectsIs It Satisfactory?Casual Dating and DivorceRelationship ProgressionDating Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why We Casually Date Mental Health Effects Is It Satisfactory? Casual Dating and Divorce Relationship Progression Dating Tips Close Casual datingis dating outside of a committed romantic relationship. Put another way, it involves dating someone (and possibly engaging in physical intimacy or sex) without being engaged, married, or otherwise in a long-term commitment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMaster of Science vs. Master of Arts in PsychologyMaster’s in Psychology TypesMaster’s Degree Before a DoctorateJob With a Master’s in PsychologyPreparing for a Master’s ProgramAlternatives to a Master’s in Psychology Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Master of Science vs. Master of Arts in Psychology Master’s in Psychology Types Master’s Degree Before a Doctorate Job With a Master’s in Psychology Preparing for a Master’s Program...