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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Many People Lie to Their Therapists?Reasons Why People Lie to Their TherapistsFinding the Courage to Tell the Truth Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Many People Lie to Their Therapists? Reasons Why People Lie to Their Therapists Finding the Courage to Tell the Truth Close There are four people you should never lie to—your doctor, your accountant, your lawyer, and yourtherapist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreathing CharacteristicsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breathing Characteristics Causes Treatment Coping Close During a panic attack or sudden anxiety episode, the fight-or-flight response is activated, which can lead to an intense cascade of uncomfortable symptoms, including shortness of breath and hyperventilation. Whether you have had a single panic attack or have been diagnosed with panic disorder, experiencing shortness of breath can feel incredibly unsettling and frightening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStylesImpactChangingLimitations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Styles Impact Changing Limitations Close Parenting styles are constructs used to describe the different strategies parents tend to utilize when raising children. These styles encompass parents' behaviors and attitudes and the emotional environment in which they raise their children. Developmental psychologists have long been interested in how parents affectchild development. However, finding actual cause-and-effect links between specific actions of parents and the later behavior of children is very difficult....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for Bullying at WorkImpact of Leadership and Company CultureSigns of Bullying at WorkCoping With Bullying at Work Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Bullying at Work Impact of Leadership and Company Culture Signs of Bullying at Work Coping With Bullying at Work Close Every day, employees are abused and bullied at work. The issue of workplace bullying affects nearly one-third of all employees at some point during their careers, or 48....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExplanationsEffectsRisksWhat You Can Do Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Explanations Effects Risks What You Can Do Close Other examples include the belief that the pharmaceutical industry intentionally spreads diseases or that vaccines cause illness rather than prevent them. While it might seem like these beliefs are rare or even pathological, research has shown that they are surprisingly common. One study found that half of all Americans believe in at least one conspiracy theory....

Close Dreamscan be mysterious, strange, confusing, or even amusing. Have you ever shared a dream with your friends and noticed that many people report having the same or similartypes of dreams? The content of dreams can vary from one person to the next, but some people have suggested that certain types of dreams tend to be more common. It is important to recognize, however, that this an evolving field that still has a great deal of uncertainty....

Close Key TakeawaysA large study learned that 75% of participants found the future frightening and over 50% felt powerless or helpless due to climate change.In general, fighting a long-term, expansive issue such as climate change can be incredibly difficult to do without feeling overwhelmed.People may take no action against climate change due to the sacrifices required or an inability to see immediate progress. Key Takeaways A large study learned that 75% of participants found the future frightening and over 50% felt powerless or helpless due to climate change....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAvoiding ConfrontationAvoiding Forced ChangeEscaping NegativityLoved Ones May Enable LyingBrain ChangesFear of Life Without AddictionAvoiding ShameDenialTo Avoid Being CaughtBrain Chemistry ChangesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Avoiding Confrontation Avoiding Forced Change Escaping Negativity Loved Ones May Enable Lying Brain Changes Fear of Life Without Addiction Avoiding Shame Denial To Avoid Being Caught Brain Chemistry Changes Frequently Asked Questions Addictionleads to many changes in behavior, including in how people interact with others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Lying a Symptom of BPD?Reasons for LyingThe Biology of LyingImpact on RelationshipsCopingTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Lying a Symptom of BPD? Reasons for Lying The Biology of Lying Impact on Relationships Coping Treatment Close Borderline personality disorder (BPD)is a complex, multilayered condition that’s as difficult to diagnose as it is to treat. One of its paradoxes involves lying. People with BPD fear abandonment and have trouble maintainingrelationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOriginsHow It ManifestsNormalizing PeriodsMental Health Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins How It Manifests Normalizing Periods Mental Health Benefits Close From physical problems like a potential lack of access to sanitation supplies, to the verbal shaming of menstruating people as “dirty” or “unclean,” period stigma results in a lower quality of life for those who are faced with it. In developing nations, this can be even more harmful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommonly Used Third Person PronounsWhat Correct Pronoun Use AccomplishesThe Harm Of Incorrect Pronoun UseWhat to Do If You Misgender SomeoneHow to Be Better at Using Correct PronounsNext in Ally Up GuideWhat Do the Colors of the New Pride Flag Mean? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Commonly Used Third Person Pronouns What Correct Pronoun Use Accomplishes The Harm Of Incorrect Pronoun Use...

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Close Late fall and winter can be a little rough. The colder, darker days can take a toll on your mood. And if you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday season might feel extra painful.But, decorating for the holidays—even when you don’t feel like it—might be really good for yourpsychological well-being.Stringing some lights and trimming a tree could make you happier. Decorating for the holidays might even improve your social life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Means to Say “I Don’t Feel Good"How These Phrases EmpowerHow to Be Supportive As a ManagerHow to Be Supportive As a Friend/Family MemberHow to Ask for HelpWhen to Talk to a Professional Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means to Say “I Don’t Feel Good” How These Phrases Empower How to Be Supportive As a Manager How to Be Supportive As a Friend/Family Member...

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