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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe ResearchChild-Free Psychology Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Research Child-Free Psychology Close Having a child is often thought of as an important milestone in an adult’s life. Many adults assume this as the natural progression, and those who have children of their own often look at child-free individuals as if they’re missing out. But the reality is that fewer people are having babies for reasons that vary from health circumstances,financial reasons, concern about thefuture of the planet, or simply having other priorities....

Anyone who’s consumed too much alcohol knows the misery of the morning after. As to what actually causes a hangover, a variety of factors contribute. Most importantly, these include direct effects of alcohol on the body, such as dehydration.Other symptomscan result fromalcohol withdrawal, certainchemicals your body produces when you drink alcohol, behaviors associated with drinking, and your personal characteristics. Alcohol directly contributes tohangoversymptoms in several ways: What “Hangxiety” Is and How to Avoid It...

Close Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin If you find yourself sleeping until the last possible second before dragging yourself out of bed, you may be wondering, “Why am Ialways tired?” Or maybe you just don’t have the energy to get things done the way you once did. 1:48Common Causes of Fatigue 1:48 Common Causes of Fatigue 1 Lack of Sleep Alack of sleepmay seem to be an obvious cause of chronic fatigue, but it is a surprisingly common reason for feeling tired....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Do Cravings Last?Why You Get CravingsCoping With Cravings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Do Cravings Last? Why You Get Cravings Coping With Cravings At A Glance We know that sounds discouraging but let’s talk about what drives those urges and some ways that you cancope with cigarette cravingsduring your recovery. Verywell / Cindy Chung Reasons to Stop Smoking...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLived Experience“Causes” Not “Reasons”Will Depression Treatment Help?Understanding Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lived Experience “Causes” Not “Reasons” Will Depression Treatment Help? Understanding Depression Close However, some people become depressed and don’t know why. They may feel they don’t have a “reason” to be depressed—especially if they perceive their life as being “good” or “easy” compared to others. The pressure to explain or justify how they feel can make depression worse and may prevent them from getting the necessary treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding PremonitionDifferent Types of PremonitionsSigns You May Be Experiencing a PremonitionCauses and Triggers of a PremonitionCoping With Powerful or Frequent PremonitionsHarnessing Premonitions for Personal GrowthDebunking Misconceptions About Premonition Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Premonition Different Types of Premonitions Signs You May Be Experiencing a Premonition Causes and Triggers of a Premonition Coping With Powerful or Frequent Premonitions Harnessing Premonitions for Personal Growth...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNight vs. DayWhat It Feels LikeCausesCopingTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Night vs. Day What It Feels Like Causes Coping Treatment Close Many of us experience them at one time or another, especially duringheightened stress. Others have them as part of a mental health condition such as a mood or sleep disorder.Either way, racing thoughts at night do not have to be your fate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Symbolism of Being Naked in Your DreamsPsychological PerspectivesCultural and Historical SignificanceCommon VariationsInterpretation and AnalysisCoping Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Symbolism of Being Naked in Your Dreams Psychological Perspectives Cultural and Historical Significance Common Variations Interpretation and Analysis Coping Strategies Close Dreamscan be about as mysterious as our lives get—most of the time it can be impossible to understand why we’ve had a certain dream at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake the Anger TestSymptomsCausesExperiences and UpbringingMental Health ConditionsUncontrolled AngerHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take the Anger Test Symptoms Causes Experiences and Upbringing Mental Health Conditions Uncontrolled Anger How to Cope Close If you find yourself wondering why you’re so angry, it’s time to explore the triggers, feelings, experiences, and frustrations that might lie behind it all. A good place to start is the quiz in this article, which also discusses anger’s possible causes, its effects on behavior, and some strategies to cope with it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere the Random Anxiety Could Be Coming FromIs This Normal?11 Ways to Reduce AnxietyWhen to Seek Professional HelpKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where the Random Anxiety Could Be Coming From Is This Normal? 11 Ways to Reduce Anxiety When to Seek Professional Help Keep in Mind Close We often wishanxietywas something that made sense. Sure, there are plenty of instances when being anxious is totally legit, like maybe your partner hasn’t gotten home yet or you’re waiting to hear if you landed that job you really want....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGood StressFinancial ProblemsRelationship IssuesBurnoutFamily Turmoil Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Good Stress Financial Problems Relationship Issues Burnout Family Turmoil Close Simply put,feelingscan be overwhelming. There are times in life when we feel we are in the throes of emotional turmoil but may not fully understand why. This is completely normal but can feel alienating. Perhaps you’re feelingangry,fearful, or sad. Maybe you’re feeling happy and optimistic but aren’t sure why....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Menstrual Cycle?The Hormones That Affect Your AppetiteHow to Manage Your Hunger Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Menstrual Cycle? The Hormones That Affect Your Appetite How to Manage Your Hunger Close It’s that time of the month again. You find yourself eating an extra couple of slices of pizza and finishing every french fry in sight. Then you’re reaching for that bag of chips and a bar of chocolate for comfort....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding InsecurityFactors Contributing to InsecurityEffects of InsecurityIdentifying Personal InsecuritiesOvercoming Insecurity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Insecurity Factors Contributing to Insecurity Effects of Insecurity Identifying Personal Insecurities Overcoming Insecurity Close Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Do you find yourself constantlycomparing yourself to othersand feeling like you’re coming up short? Do you hesitate to try new things because you’re sure you’ll be bad at them?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does It Mean to Be Chronically Lonely?Signs of LonelinessCauses of Chronic LonelinessImpacts of LonelinessOvercoming Loneliness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does It Mean to Be Chronically Lonely? Signs of Loneliness Causes of Chronic Loneliness Impacts of Loneliness Overcoming Loneliness Close In 2023 theUS Surgeon General saidloneliness had become a new kind of insidious epidemic in America, and that’s worth talking about....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sadness?Sadness vs. DepressionCan You Not Know You’re Depressed?SymptomsDiagnosisWhen It’s Not DepressionTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sadness? Sadness vs. Depression Can You Not Know You’re Depressed? Symptoms Diagnosis When It’s Not Depression Treatments Close At a GlanceIf you’re feeling sad all the time, you might be depressed. But depression and sadness do not always go hand-in-hand. It’s possible to be depressed without feeling sad, and feeling sad can also be a sign of other mental and even physical health conditions....