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Close Pucker up! Few and far between is the person who doesn’t like to kiss or be kissed (when it’s consensual)…but when you really think about it, it’s kind of a funny behavior! Even as a person who considers kissing one of her favorite pastimes, I admit I’ve never thought too long or deeply about why putting my mouth on another person brings me such joy. I think we all know what kissing is, but just in case: kissing is the act of placing your mouth on someone or something, usually gently, sometimes repeatedly, or for an extended period....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhy You’re Drawn to Certain PartnersTraits Your Past Partners ShareStrategiesImportance of Self-Awareness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Why You’re Drawn to Certain Partners Traits Your Past Partners Share Strategies Importance of Self-Awareness Close Does it ever feel like you just make the same dating mistake over and over again? You tell yourself that you’ll stop ignoring the red flags, stop accepting less than what you deserve, stop staying in relationships (or even situationships) that no longer serve you....

Close It’s not unusual to crave carbs, sugar, and chocolate when you are stressed or dealing withdepression. Cravings can be your body’s way of letting you know it’s not getting something it needs, such as a specific vitamin or mineral. Having certain cravings, such as for chocolate or other sweets, is also often linked to how you feel emotionally. You don’t have to completely deprive yourself of the treats you enjoy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes People to Cry in Their Sleep?Sleep Stage TransitionsNight TerrorsNightmaresSuppressed Emotion or GriefAnxiety and StressParasomniaDepressionMorning DepressionDementiaChanges to Your MedicationCertain Medical Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes People to Cry in Their Sleep? Sleep Stage Transitions Night Terrors Nightmares Suppressed Emotion or Grief Anxiety and Stress Parasomnia Depression Morning Depression Dementia Changes to Your Medication Certain Medical Conditions Close...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons You Cry When You Get MadPros and Cons of Crying When You’re MadCoping With Crying When You Get Mad Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons You Cry When You Get Mad Pros and Cons of Crying When You’re Mad Coping With Crying When You Get Mad Close If you’ve ever found yourself in tears when you’re angry, you might wonder, “Why do I cry when I get mad?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Feel EmptyPhysical ReasonsMental and Emotional ReasonsWhat to Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Feel Empty Physical Reasons Mental and Emotional Reasons What to Do Close Feeling empty inside can make you feel like nothing matters. You might feel like there’s nothing that connects you to other people and the world around you anymore. At times, you might feel like you hardly exist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Digestive ProcessBig Meals Require WorkProtein and Carbs Can Make You SleepyHealth ProblemsHow to Alleviate Post-Meal Tiredness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Digestive Process Big Meals Require Work Protein and Carbs Can Make You Sleepy Health Problems How to Alleviate Post-Meal Tiredness Close Getting tired after eating is a common occurrence, and usually, it’s not one to worry about. However, that doesn’t make it convenient!...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptoms of Major DepressionDepression and SleepCopingHow Depression at Night Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms of Major Depression Depression and Sleep Coping How Depression at Night Is Treated Close Feeling sad at night can be a symptom of major depression. You might also feel depressed at night because you are dwelling on past events, or because of something simple like too much nighttime light exposure or a disruption in your sleep-wake cycle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesNightmare DisorderRecurring Nightmare ThemesImpactTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Nightmare Disorder Recurring Nightmare Themes Impact Treatments Close When we think ofnightmares, we often associate these bad dreams with kids who fear monsters under the bed or things that lurk in the dark. But adults often have nightmares too. And sometimes they are recurring. A recurring nightmare is defined as an unpleasant dream that is repeated over and over again over a long period of time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesWhen It BackfiresHow to Provide Helpful SupportFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples When It Backfires How to Provide Helpful Support Frequently Asked Questions Close While responding may seem supportive, it only serves to perpetuate OCD behaviors andthoughts. Learn more about how OCD reassurance-seeking works, how it can hurt, and what you can do to support someone. OCD Reassurance Seeking Examples Why do you need constant reassurance?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Kids With ADHD Talk Too MuchCurb Excessive TalkingQuell Inappropriate CommentsTips for Parents and Caregivers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Kids With ADHD Talk Too Much Curb Excessive Talking Quell Inappropriate Comments Tips for Parents and Caregivers Close Kids tend to talk more when they’re excited. For kids who are naturally energetic, that might mean that talk a lot. Excessive talking is a common trait for kids withADHD(attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do We Believe That Opposites Attract?Why Do Opposite Attract in Relationships?What About Couples With Mismatched Sex Drives?Pros and Cons of Dating Your OppositeSimilarities Foster Stronger Relationships Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do We Believe That Opposites Attract? Why Do Opposite Attract in Relationships? What About Couples With Mismatched Sex Drives? Pros and Cons of Dating Your Opposite Similarities Foster Stronger Relationships...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesCausesEffectsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Causes Effects Prevention Close Blaming the victim is a phenomenon in which victims of crimes or tragedies are held accountable for what happened to them. Victim blaming allows people to believe that such events could never happen to them. Blaming the victim is known to occur in rape andsexual assaultcases, where the victim of the crime is often accused of inviting the attack due to her clothing or behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bullying?Understanding Why People BullyFactors That Impact BullyingThe Impact of BullyingAction Against School BulliesRecourse for Adults Bullied At Work Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bullying? Understanding Why People Bully Factors That Impact Bullying The Impact of Bullying Action Against School Bullies Recourse for Adults Bullied At Work Close Bullying is a behavior that has historically been linked to kids on the playground, but it can happen among people of any age in any setting—schools, households,workplaces....

Close Information in this article may be triggering to some. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Information in this article may be triggering to some. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....