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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsRisk FactorsAdderall Addiction vs. Adderall DependencyEffectsTreatmentHow to Help Someone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Risk Factors Adderall Addiction vs. Adderall Dependency Effects Treatment How to Help Someone You are even more likely to develop an addiction to Adderall if you take it without a prescription. This is because addiction to Adderall takes time to develop. It typically begins with taking small prescriptions to get through certain tasks or activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore Taking Adderall XRPrecautions and ContraindicationsDosageSide EffectsWarnings and InteractionsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Adderall XR Precautions and Contraindications Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Alternatives Close What is the most important information I should know about Adderall XR?You should not take Adderall XR if:you have a hypersensitivity to stimulants, hyperthyroidism, moderate to severe hypertension, or cardiovascular disease; oryou have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the previous 14 days....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Connection Between ADHD and RSDComplicationsDiagnosisSupport and TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Connection Between ADHD and RSD Complications Diagnosis Support and Treatment Coping Close Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)occurs when an individual experiences intense, severe emotional pain in response to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. This goes beyond simply disliking the experience of rejection, and the individual finds these feelings intolerable or excruciating rather than just unpleasant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesStagesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderGetting Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques Stages Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider Getting Started Close Adlerian theory is aholistic approachto psychology that emphasizes the importance of overcoming feelings of inferiority and gaining a sense of belonging in order to achieve success andhappiness. This theory also focuses on the importance of social interactions and community involvement in order to promote individual growth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Adults Get TestedAvailable ADHD TestsWho Can Diagnose ADHD in Adults?After An ADHD Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Adults Get Tested Available ADHD Tests Who Can Diagnose ADHD in Adults? After An ADHD Diagnosis Close Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s executive functioning, impulse control, and focus. Although ADHD symptoms can be behavioral, it is a brain difference that a person is born with....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCauses and Risk FactorsTypesTreatmentCopingNext in Your Relationship With Alcohol GuideHow Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes and Risk Factors Types Treatment Coping Next in Your Relationship With Alcohol Guide According to the National Institutes of Health, an alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined as a “chronic relapsing brain disease” that causes a person to drink compulsively despite adverse consequences to daily life and overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Anabolic Steroids?Mental Health EffectsAddictionHistoryHow Steroids Are UsedRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Anabolic Steroids? Mental Health Effects Addiction History How Steroids Are Used Risks Treatment Prevention What is the most important information I should know about anabolic steroids? While anabolic steroids have legitimate medical uses, they are frequently misused due to their muscle-building and performance-enhancing effects. This misuse can significantly affect physical health, but steroid use can also affect the brain, behavior, and mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is Anorexia in Men?Does Anorexia in Men Differ From Anorexia in Women?Risk FactorsSymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is Anorexia in Men? Does Anorexia in Men Differ From Anorexia in Women? Risk Factors Symptoms Treatment Anorexia and other eating disorders are often associated with women and girls; however, men and boys suffer from eating disorders too, and the consequences can be severe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntroductionStress-Related Health Benefits of AshwagandhaPossible Side EffectsContraindicationsDosage And PreparationWhat To Look ForOther QuestionsA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Introduction Stress-Related Health Benefits of Ashwagandha Possible Side Effects Contraindications Dosage And Preparation What To Look For Other Questions A Word From Verywell Close Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub part of the nightshade family. It grows in regions of Africa and Asia and may be referred to as “Indian ginseng” or “winter cherry....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo I Have Atelophobia?Why Do I Have Atelophobia?Is It a Mental Illness?Atelophobia vs. PerfectionismDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do I Have Atelophobia? Why Do I Have Atelophobia? Is It a Mental Illness? Atelophobia vs. Perfectionism Diagnosis Treatment Coping Atelophobiais an intense and excessive fear of being imperfect or making mistakes, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist. Everyone feels like theycan’t get anything rightfrom time to time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Attention-Seeking Behavior?ExamplesUnderlying CausesCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Attention-Seeking Behavior? Examples Underlying Causes Coping Frequently Asked Questions Close Attention-seeking behavior is everywhere, and almost all of us have witnessed it at one time or another. You might be familiar with the friend who seems toway toomuch time on social media, constantly bragging with a seemingly endless need for personal validation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutism and Lower Life ExpectancyDiagnosisTreatment and Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autism and Lower Life Expectancy Diagnosis Treatment and Coping Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people preferidentity-first languagerather than person-first language (i.e., “autistic person” rather than “person with autism”). This article reflects that community language preference. Autistic peoplehave significantly lower life expectancies than the rest of the population....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Connection Between Autism and RSDComplicationsDiagnosing Autism and RSDSupportCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Connection Between Autism and RSD Complications Diagnosing Autism and RSD Support Coping Close For manyautisticpeople, perceived rejection or failure can feel intensely emotionally painful, to the point that they struggle to cope with these feelings. This phenomenon is known asrejection sensitive dysphoria(RSD). Not all autistic people experience RSD, but those who do may struggle due to these feelings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutism Prevalence in BoysDiagnosis of Autism in BoysHow Presentation Differs in BoysWhat Causes Autism?How Is Autism Treated? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autism Prevalence in Boys Diagnosis of Autism in Boys How Presentation Differs in Boys What Causes Autism? How Is Autism Treated? Close Language note: Although individual preferences exist, surveys of the autistic community consistently show that autistic people preferidentity-first languagerather than person-first language (i....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Autism?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentIs Autism Different in Girls?Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Autism? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Is Autism Different in Girls? Frequently Asked Questions Close Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people with the disorder behave and interact with the world. An autistic person will often experience social, behavioral, and communication challenges....