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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Self in IFS TherapyTechniquesWhat to ExpectWhat IFS Therapy Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Self in IFS Therapy Techniques What to Expect What IFS Therapy Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Internal family systems, or IFS, is a type of therapy that believes we are all made up of several parts or sub-personalities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It’s Like Dating an IntrovertCharacteristics of Introvert DatingTips for Dating an IntrovertFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It’s Like Dating an Introvert Characteristics of Introvert Dating Tips for Dating an Introvert Frequently Asked Questions Close If you’re dating anintrovert, you may be struggling to understand your partner and their preferences—especially if you’re anextrovertand in the early stages of the relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewWhat Does Ketamine Do?Side EffectsAddiction and WithdrawalHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview What Does Ketamine Do? Side Effects Addiction and Withdrawal How to Get Help Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic developed in the early 1960s and used in human and veterinary medicine. The drug is primarily used for anesthesia. It has also been used off-label in treating depression and PTSD and has been FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsUsesKinesthesis vs. Vestibular SenseImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Uses Kinesthesis vs. Vestibular Sense Impact Close Kinesthesis is theperceptionof body movements and detecting changes in body position and movements. It is also referred to as kinesthesia or kinesthetic sense. You use your kinesthetic sense whenever you engage in physical activity such as walking, running, driving, dancing, swimming—anything that requires body movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBeforeDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about Lamictal?You should not take Lamictal if you are hypersensitive to lamotrigine as a serious, life-threatening immune system reaction may occur.Caution should be used if you have a history of liver or kidney problems or if you are taking oral contraceptives, valproate, or certain other anticonvulsants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPrevalenceDiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Prevalence Diagnosis Causes Treatment Close Laughing disorders, aka pseudobulbar affect, involve episodes of uncontrollable laughter orcryingduring situations that do not warrant that reaction. These episodes are commonly intense and may beinappropriateor exaggerated given the social setting.Other terms to describe laughing disorders include involuntary emotional expression disorder,emotional lability, pathological laughter, crying, or emotional incontinence. For anyone who experiences frequent and severe cases of uncontrollable laughter or crying, these events can be incredibly disruptive to daily functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Severe Autism?CausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Severe Autism? Causes Treatment 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. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, defines autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs on a spectrum of severity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTesting Lithium LevelsSymptomsWhen to See a DoctorDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Testing Lithium Levels Symptoms When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Close Lithium is a type of mood stabilizer that is often prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. It can help reduce the severity and frequency of manic episodes. It can also lead to toxicity if it is taken in excess....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniques of LogotherapyUsesBenefitsEffectiveness of LogotherapyThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques of Logotherapy Uses Benefits Effectiveness of Logotherapy Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Logotherapy is a therapeutic approach that helps people find personal meaning in life. It’s a form ofpsychotherapythat is focused on the future and on our ability to endure hardship and suffering through a search for purpose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIdentifying Masturbation AddictionCausesImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Identifying Masturbation Addiction Causes Impact Treatment Coping Just to be clear: Self-pleasure is a very normal and healthy aspect of human sexuality and no one should be discouraged from doing so. It is a perfectly acceptable practice whether you’re in a relationship or not. However, for some people, the tendency to masturbate can grow to be excessive or compulsive, to the point that the behavior feels to have gotten out of control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to PracticeImpactMindfulness in Daily Life Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Practice Impact Mindfulness in Daily Life Close Verywell / Zoe Hansen Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. It combinesmeditationwith the practice ofmindfulness, which can be defined as a mental state that involves being fully focused on “the now” so you can acknowledge and accept your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMiscarriage Grief Comes With Complex EmotionsCommon Symptoms of Miscarriage GriefEmotional ExperiencesCopingWhen to Seek Extra Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Miscarriage Grief Comes With Complex Emotions Common Symptoms of Miscarriage Grief Emotional Experiences Coping When to Seek Extra Support Close Miscarriages—which are defined as a loss within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy—are common. About 10% to 20% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Music therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses thenaturally mood-lifting properties of musicto help people improve their mental health and overall well-being.It’s a goal-oriented intervention that may involve: This form of treatment may be helpful for people with depression and anxiety, and it may help improve the quality of life for people with physical health problems....

Close We all have that one friend who is shockingly adept at all things music-related. Whether they do it professionally or merely whip out their violin on special occasions, you can’t help but wonder where their innate talent came from. There’s the years of practice element, certainly, but some people are particularly well-tuned (pun intended!) to even the most challenging aspects of rhythm, harmony, and music theory. We’re talking about musical intelligence....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close Neurontin is a type of medication used to treat seizures in adults and children who are living with certain types of seizure disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs known asanticonvulsants. What is the most important information I should know about Neurontin?...