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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognize Not Everyone UnderstandsTreat Yourself WellResist Depression MythsRealize Others Struggle TooFind SupportAsk for HelpEnd Negative RelationshipsHarness Your EmotionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognize Not Everyone Understands Treat Yourself Well Resist Depression Myths Realize Others Struggle Too Find Support Ask for Help End Negative Relationships Harness Your Emotions Frequently Asked Questions Close Do you ever feel like you have no support from family and friends?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManifestations of Suppressed AngerTake the Anger TestImpactCoping StrategiesKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Manifestations of Suppressed Anger Take the Anger Test Impact Coping Strategies Keep in Mind Close Suppressed anger is when you experience anger but do not express it—in either constructive or destructive ways, saysDavid Klemanski, PsyD, MPH, a psychologist at Yale Medicine. Everyone gets angry occasionally. According to the American Psychological Association (APA),angeris a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRemain CalmReframe the SituationHow to Ask for Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Remain Calm Reframe the Situation How to Ask for Help Close While money is a relatively common cause of stress and marital tension, a serious globaleconomic downturncan have many people concerned about losing their home or their savings—or both. If you’re finding yourself stressed about money, the following steps can lead you to a greater sense of peace, and a brighter financial future....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment RefusalParent Involvement in CompulsionsAngry or Violent BehaviorRefusal to Discuss SymptomsUsing Drugs to CopeBeing Bullied Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Refusal Parent Involvement in Compulsions Angry or Violent Behavior Refusal to Discuss Symptoms Using Drugs to Cope Being Bullied Close Teenagers can be a challenge at the best of times. However, when your teen hasobsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) as well, it can present additional challenges....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory of the TermSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History of the Term Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Do you struggle with every little decision, such as deciding what to wear to work or what to make for breakfast? Do big decisions feel impossible and give you paralyzing anxiety? Do you dread making decisions and put them off for as long as possible?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Decision Fatigue?ADHD and Decision FatigueHot vs. Cold DecisionsHow Decision Fatigue Affects LifeHow Can Those With ADHD Cope with Decision Fatigue? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Decision Fatigue? ADHD and Decision Fatigue Hot vs. Cold Decisions How Decision Fatigue Affects Life How Can Those With ADHD Cope with Decision Fatigue? Close The reason: decision fatigue. Taking tests requires a series ofcomplex decision-makingto choose the right answer, and the longer students spend doing that, the more exhausted their brains become....

Close Key Takeaways Up to 3 million adults in the United States haveobsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as OCD. It can be a disabling condition, causing extreme recurring thoughts and urges. People diagnosed with the disorder battlefear,anxiety,doubt, and even disgust at dealing with their symptoms. While there are treatments available to deal withOCD symptoms, behaviors can still interfere with a person’s ability to function on a daily basis. Studies now show that when other treatment methods don’t work, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an alternative that can make a difference....

Close A delta wave is a type of high amplitude brain wave found in humans that is associated with deep sleep. Delta waves have a frequency from one to three hertz (Hz) and are measured using an electroencephalogram (EEG). These brain waves are thought to emerge from the thalamus and are generally associated with slow-wave sleep (which begins during the third stage of sleep.) This period of time during which delta waves occur is often known as deep sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSignsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close However, reading difficulty isn’t the only feature of this learning disability. Difficulty speaking about the same topic for a sustained period of time, understanding and following directions, and repeating words in the proper order are also common struggles. It can also make it challenging to express your ideas in an organized way....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesWhy People DeflectIs It Gaslighting or Abuse?How Can You Tell If Someone Is Deflecting?How to Deal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Why People Deflect Is It Gaslighting or Abuse? How Can You Tell If Someone Is Deflecting? How to Deal Close For instance, when you ask a child why they’re fighting with their friend, they may say “She started it.” Or, a colleague who turns in a report late may blame their internet connection, even though it’s working fine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Does Deindividuation Occur?Consequences of DeindividuationLessening the Effects of Deindividuation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Does Deindividuation Occur? Consequences of Deindividuation Lessening the Effects of Deindividuation Close You’re at a concert and everyone is jumping up and down, screaming loudly, so you join in. Or you’re in a group of people who are becoming aggressive and screaming obscenities at another group, so you join in....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Déjà Vu Happen?Types of Déjà VuCausesWho Gets Déjà Vu?Should I See a Doctor for Déjà Vu? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Déjà Vu Happen? Types of Déjà Vu Causes Who Gets Déjà Vu? Should I See a Doctor for Déjà Vu? Close Déjà vu is a sense of having already seen something you’re currently seeing or experiencing—coupled with knowing you haven’t actually seen it, which is why it catches many people so off guard....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Delayed-Onset PTSD?CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Delayed-Onset PTSD? Causes Treatment Close To bediagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you have to experience a specific set of symptoms for at least one month following exposure to a traumatic event, but in some cases, people may experience delayed-onset PTSD. Delayed-onset PTSD is not frequently diagnosed, and there is not a great deal of research on this type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHow It WorksFormsUsesPotential PitfallsHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History How It Works Forms Uses Potential Pitfalls How to Get Help What is the most important information I should know about THC?THC affects the brain’s reward system and can lead to addiction. Treatments are available that can help.Although state laws may vary, products containing more than 0.3% THC are illegal according to federal law....