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Close Halfpoint Images/Moment/Getty ImagesOn the surface, yard work can appear nothing more than achore. You’ve got to pull the weeds, mow the lawn, prune flowers, pluck fruit and veggies, and till the soil in the garden. But as tedious as it can be at times, doing yard work can actually have positive impacts on your overall well-being. Ahead, we’re outlining five reasons why spending time nurturing your garden and making your yard a beautiful space can be a true boon to your mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWire Mother ExperimentHugs Reduce StressHugs From Strangers vs. Loved OnesHugs Increase Well-BeingHugs and Personal ConflictHugs Boost Immune ResponseGive Yourself a HugKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wire Mother Experiment Hugs Reduce Stress Hugs From Strangers vs. Loved Ones Hugs Increase Well-Being Hugs and Personal Conflict Hugs Boost Immune Response Give Yourself a Hug Keep in Mind Close If you ever find yourself thinking, “I want a hug,” there are good reasons why....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenopause, Physical Health, and AnxietyOther Ways Menopause Can Cause AnxietyTips for Dealing With Menopausal Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menopause, Physical Health, and Anxiety Other Ways Menopause Can Cause Anxiety Tips for Dealing With Menopausal Anxiety Close Menopause. For some women, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, it’s a life-altering cycle that impacts their physical and mental health. And for all women, it’s something that happens during their lifetime....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Sexual FantasiesChanges in Sexual FantasiesWhat Sexual Fantasies MeanWhen to Act on Sexual Fantasies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Sexual Fantasies Changes in Sexual Fantasies What Sexual Fantasies Mean When to Act on Sexual Fantasies Close We all have places we go in our minds during sex or when we feel aroused, and everybody is different. Put plainly, a sexual fantasy is a mental image that promotes one’s desire for sex and can help enhance thesexual experience....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of RegressionFixation and RegressionRegression in ChildrenRegression in AdultsHow to Overcome Regression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of Regression Fixation and Regression Regression in Children Regression in Adults How to Overcome Regression Close Learn the history of this concept and how regression manifests in children and adults. We also discuss how you can overcome regression if you tend to use this defense mechanism in your own life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Does Stress Lead to Neck and Shoulder Pain?Symptoms of Shoulder and Neck StressTips for Relieving Shoulder and Neck StressWhen to Call Your Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Does Stress Lead to Neck and Shoulder Pain? Symptoms of Shoulder and Neck Stress Tips for Relieving Shoulder and Neck Stress When to Call Your Doctor Close Neck and shoulder pain is quite common in the general population, especially among people who experience high levels of stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close In medical or hospital settings, the term lethargy denotes a patient’s inability to stay awake or engage in any type of interaction, saysPaula Zimbrean, MD, a psychiatrist at Yale Medicine. “It is often associated with severe illness or with sedating medications, such as painkillers.” This article explores the causes and characteristics of lethargy, as well some steps that can help you identify and treat its underlying causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Trust MattersSigns of Trust IssuesTypes of Trust IssuesCauses of DistrustOvercoming Trust IssuesLearn to Trust Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Trust Matters Signs of Trust Issues Types of Trust Issues Causes of Distrust Overcoming Trust Issues Learn to Trust Yourself Close Trust is a critical part of any relationship.Without trust—especially trust between two romantic partners—it is difficult to have ahealthy, long-lasting relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Means to Connect With PeopleWhy You Need ConnectionsCausesHow to Connect With People Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Means to Connect With People Why You Need Connections Causes How to Connect With People Close What does it mean if you feel like you can’t connect with people? There are a number of factors that might be at work, ranging from problems with social skills to poor past experiences with relationships....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for CryingIf You Cry During SexIf Your Partner Cries Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Crying If You Cry During Sex If Your Partner Cries Close The first thing you should know if you’ve ever found yourself in that situation is that, while it could feel moderately embarrassing, crying during sex is typically nothing to worry about. That said, it can help to understand why this happens and how to prevent it from happening again if that’s what you want....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Compersion Relationship?Is Compersion a Real Thing?Can You Feel Compersion and Jealousy?What Is Poly Compersion?How to Foster Compersion in Your Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Compersion Relationship? Is Compersion a Real Thing? Can You Feel Compersion and Jealousy? What Is Poly Compersion? How to Foster Compersion in Your Relationship Close Compersion is the experience of enjoying another’s positive experiences....

Close Social media provides us with a constant influx of content. From political ads to our acquaintances' “humblebrags,” much of the content we consume causes us stress even if we don’t realize it. However, in the sea of stress-inducing posts, there is also a completely different and often under-appreciated category of content: pictures and videos of cute animals. Light-hearted, heart-warming, and even silly at times, such content is sometimes seen to be lacking substance or considered a time-waster—but there might be more to it....

Close Travel is one of the most exciting, challenging, and eye-opening things you can do for yourself. Whether you’re road-tripping to the next state over or hopping on a plane and zooming to the opposite side of the world, traveling immediately takes you out of yourcomfort zoneand invites you to see the world through new eyes. Solo travel elevates this experience further, inspiring you to explore both inward and outward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 119More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 119 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Could repeating a phrase to yourself over and over again actually improve your mental health?...