Close While life has its ups and downs, some people find it difficult to feel happy even when things in their life appear to be going well. This can be due to various reasons, such as past experiences or genetic predispositions. In any case, it is important to identify the root of why you may be feeling this way and then find ways to work through those feelings to learn how to accept and appreciate the good in life....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhy We Need to CryHow to Cry If You Want to Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Why We Need to Cry How to Cry If You Want to Close If you’ve ever felt like you were bottling up your emotions, you might have wondered, ‘Why can’t I cry?’ Feeling like you can’t cry can stem from factors including depression, personality, medications, medical conditions, trauma, and social expectations....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChildhood AmnesiaNormal Memory Development in ChildhoodReasons Why You Might Not Remember Your ChildhoodHow to Cope With Childhood Memory Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Childhood Amnesia Normal Memory Development in Childhood Reasons Why You Might Not Remember Your Childhood How to Cope With Childhood Memory Loss Close Ourearly childhood experiencesshape our self-concept and engagement with the world. These memories are key to our identity development as we move into adulthood....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons You Can’t Remember Your DreamsWhy Am I Remembering My Dreams Lately?How to Remember Your DreamsIs It Good to Remember My Dreams? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons You Can’t Remember Your Dreams Why Am I Remembering My Dreams Lately? How to Remember Your Dreams Is It Good to Remember My Dreams? Close Dreams can range from the funny to the scary to the downright strange, but you might also find yourself scratching your head and wondering, “Why can’t I remember my dreams?...
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExplanationsFactors That Can Play a RoleSigns Thinking About Someone Might Be a ProblemHow to Stop Thinking of SomeoneKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Explanations Factors That Can Play a Role Signs Thinking About Someone Might Be a Problem How to Stop Thinking of Someone Keep in Mind Close “I can’t stop thinking about you” can be a way of expressing interest in a romantic relationship, but what does it mean when you can’t get someone off of your mind....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It Can Be HardMental Health EffectsTips for Making FriendsHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It Can Be Hard Mental Health Effects Tips for Making Friends How to Get Help Close You’re not alone if you struggle with loneliness or wonder, “Why can’t I make friends?” It might seem difficult or impossible to make new connections as an adult, but if you’re willing to put in the effort, you can undoubtedly build new relationships....
Close Key TakeawaysASMR elicits a soothing, tingly response in some individuals that can calm anxiety and promote better sleep.But not all people experience it. A new study suggests individuals higher in anxiety and neuroticism are more likely to benefit from ASMR.As an easily accessible intervention, ASMR could be a helpful tool for people with anxiety. Key Takeaways ASMR elicits a soothing, tingly response in some individuals that can calm anxiety and promote better sleep....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchCausesIn the Real World Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Causes In the Real World Close If something in your visual field were to change dramatically before your eyes, you would notice it immediately, right? Not necessarily. Your surroundings simply offer too much information for your brain to fully process, so you might miss even large changes. This phenomenon is known as change blindness....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsValue of StructureADHD-Friendly ScheduleSample ScheduleFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Value of Structure ADHD-Friendly Schedule Sample Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Close If you’re parenting a child withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), you’ve likely heard how important it is to expose your child to routines and a structured environment. But what does that mean exactly, and how does structure help? Getting a better understanding of why routines are helpful can help you develop one that will work for you and your child....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Kind of Communicator Are You?Why Communication MattersLimitationsCharacteristicsCommunication ProblemsImprove Your CommunicationWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Kind of Communicator Are You? Why Communication Matters Limitations Characteristics Communication Problems Improve Your Communication When to Get Help Close Communication is vital forhealthy relationships. Being able to talk openly and honestly with the people in your life allows you to share, learn, respond, and forge lasting bonds....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPeople Experience Things DifferentlyComparison Leads to MinimizationIt Keeps You From Facing Your FeelingsEveryone Deserves HelpHow to Respond InsteadWhen Comparison Might Be Helpful Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents People Experience Things Differently Comparison Leads to Minimization It Keeps You From Facing Your Feelings Everyone Deserves Help How to Respond Instead When Comparison Might Be Helpful Close Comparisons are often natural and can, in some instances, even be helpful....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 103More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 103 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. On the surface, it seems likehearing nice things about yourselfwould help you feel good....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormonal DifferencesSocialization DifferencesSocial RolesSocietal FactorsCoping StyleStressful Life EventsDiagnosis Differences Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormonal Differences Socialization Differences Social Roles Societal Factors Coping Style Stressful Life Events Diagnosis Differences Close It has been widely documented that there are gender differences in depression prevalence, with women experiencingmajor depressionmore often thanmen. This risk exists independent of race or ethnicity. One large-scale 2017 study found that these gender differences emerge starting at age 12, with girls and women being twice as likely as men to experience depression....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAncient OriginsBipolar Disorder vs. Manic DepressionTypes of Bipolar DisorderRecent FindingsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ancient Origins Bipolar Disorder vs. Manic Depression Types of Bipolar Disorder Recent Findings Frequently Asked Questions Close The term manic depression was changed to bipolar disorder with the 1980 publication of the third revision of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.“The termsmanicandmanic-depressivehad become highly stigmatized, so changing the label to something more clinical was intended to help minimize negative attitudes toward the condition....
Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLack of Physical AttractionNot the Right FitThey Just Didn’t Like You EnoughWhy They Didn’t Have A ConversationA Good First Date vs. A Bad First Date Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lack of Physical Attraction Not the Right Fit They Just Didn’t Like You Enough Why They Didn’t Have A Conversation A Good First Date vs. A Bad First Date Close Inevitably, you won’t hit it off with everyone on a first date....
