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The world for many domestic abuse victims can be lonely, isolated, and filled with fear. Sometimes reaching out and letting them know that you are there for them can provide tremendous relief. How to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence Use the nine tips that follow to help you support someone in this vulnerable situation. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Make Time for Them If you decide to reach out to an abuse victim, do so during a time of calm....

Can I have fun without drinking? How will my friends react? Will I feel self-conscious without a little liquid courage? Can I say “no” and stick to it? If you’re in early recovery, you’ll want to stay away from any situation where alcohol or drugs are involved for some time. These environments can trigger cravings and put you at risk of relapse. If you have decided to cut back on alcohol for your health, or you’re more established in your sobriety, social environments that involve drinking may be easier to navigate....

Panic disorder sufferers who become pregnant may feel concerned about how pregnancy will affect their symptoms and vice versa. Research studies have been mixed, some finding that panic attacks and anxiety increases during pregnancy. While other studies suggest pregnant women report a reduction in panic and anxiety symptoms.  It is not possible to determine whether your panic attacks and other anxiety-related symptoms will be aggravated during pregnancy. However, there are some steps you can take to help cope with your symptoms during pregnancy and beyond....

Being stigmatized for having panic disorder can impact your relationships, career, and sense of self-worth. Being harshly judged by others for your condition may also be preventing you from seeking out the treatment you need. Despite these potential setbacks, there are ways you can deal with the stigma of panic disorder. Understanding the Facts About Panic Disorder The stigma of panic disorder is often related to the general public’s lack of knowledge on this condition....

Depending on your situation, you might be considering leaving—or maybe you’re already in the process of leaving. Maybe you haven’t even considered the possibility of ending the relationship but you just want more information. Whatever your current situation looks like, safety planning is a very personalized process. After all no two relationships are alike and you know the dynamics of the relationship better than anyone else. Still, there are some basic points that you need to consider as you put your plan into place....

Your personal information is being shared with these networks. One aspect of privacy that many people overlook is location data. From preventing location from being automatically added to posts to reviewing other privacy settings, we’ll give you the tools you need to take control of your privacy on Facebook. Step-by-Step Guide Removing location from a Facebook pоst is a simple process and can be done either when creating a new post or on an already published post....

WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, is the go-to platform for many people to share videos with their friends and family. Sometimes you may come across a video on Facebook that you would like to share on WhatsApp but don’t know how to do it. We will walk you through manually sharing a Facebook video on WhatsApp. Then, you’ll see instructions on downloading a Facebook video and sharing it on WhatsApp....

Friday Fix: Episode 61 It’s impossible to feel mentally strong when you’re giving away your power. But, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking traps that leave you feeling helpless. There may be several ways in which you give away your power without even realizing that you’re doing it. You might waste a lot of time thinking about someone you don’t like. That means you give that person power over your time....

Part of being a good ally to the Black community is recognizing the need to check in on your Black friends and family members. They need to hear from you and know that you are thinking of them—but there are some things to consider before you make that call. Here are some tips for having authentic and meaningful conversations with the people you love. Be Open to Discussing Racism When you hesitate to reach out or talk with your Black friends about race because you’re worried about upsetting the relationship, you’re actually damaging the relationship more with your silence than you would with your words....

In this article, we’ll show you how to transfer TikTok drafts to another phone in a few simple steps. In addition, we’ve covered whether you prefer to use TikTok or аn external file transfer app. So, if you want to learn how to transfer TikTok drafts to another phone, keep reading! Transferring TikTok drafts One of the prerequisites for transferring TikTok drafts to another phone is to ensure that both phones have the TikTok app installed....

This study focused on humor’s relationship to politics and perspectives, and researchers found that information, especially in connection to current events, had higher chances of being both remembered and shared if the content made the participant giggle. The Tonight Show and The Colbert Report are great examples of programming that ties together comedy and current events. Programs like these have increased in popularity over time, and have ultimately resulted in widespread consumption of political happenings....

Intergenerational trauma happens as a result of adverse experiences that pose a threat to survival, such as genocide, racism, and sexual abuse. These experiences, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), increase the risk of mental illness, physical health complaints, and early death. Intergenerational trauma can also be transmitted to younger generations from immigrants, forced migrants, and refugees who experienced traumatic stress, acculturation stress, resettlement stress, and isolation. How Intergenerational Trauma Shows Up in the AAPI Community Intergenerational trauma can manifest similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

Given the uncertainty of the pandemic’s longevity and other stressors, relationship health is an ongoing and increasing concern for mental health professionals. Researchers have been searching for ways to both combat and prevent the effects that prolonged stress may have on our personal lives, especially our relationships. A recent study may have found part of the answer in an intervention geared toward promoting closeness. Mollie Eliasof, LCSW, couples therapist and head of Mollie Eliasof Therapy, says, “Everyone is in triage mode, simply trying to keep existing and getting by....

Eventually, though, I grew up, and fitting in became important in ways that I didn’t want it to. While I avoided societal norms appearance-wise, which began with getting the first of what would be dozens of tattoos the very day I turned 18, there were a lot of ways in which my preferences for life didn’t jive with others. Much of my 20s were spent in arguments with partners and friends about how dim I wanted lights to be, how quiet I demanded music be kept, and all the crowded outside-world activities I didn’t want to participate in....

At any given moment while we’re awake, our brain is existing in learning mode or survival mode. For optimum health, wellness, and happiness, learning mode is the goal. Ahead, we’ll examine what the two brain states involve, what causes survival brain, and the steps you can take to move from survival back to learning. What Is Learning Brain? A learning brain is one that is able to take in new information....

For example, a lonely child who struggles to make friends at school has different needs than a lonely older adult whose spouse has recently died. This article discusses what we mean by the term “lonely,” as well as the various causes, health consequences, symptoms, and potential treatments for loneliness. Definition of Loneliness While common definitions of loneliness describe it as a state of solitude or being alone, loneliness is actually a state of mind....

Upon seeing someone we find ourselves attracted to, we may experience lust and desire sexual intercourse with them to continue our species. People can experience feelings of lust upon meeting someone new or within a committed partnership. This article explores what lust is and what it is not, how it compares to love, signs you may be experiencing lust, how to express it healthily, and the potential pitfalls of lust....

The good news, however, is that there are medications that may help manage these alcohol cravings and assist someone in their recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here, we review medications that are FDA-approved, those under investigation, as well as alternatives to medication that can also help manage cravings. Approved Medications for Alcohol Cravings There are three medications that have been FDA-approved for the treatment of AUD, and two of them may help manage alcohol cravings....

“The primary goal of meditation is to sit with one’s thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment,” says Billy Roberts, LISW-S, a therapist at Focused Mind ADHD Counseling. “It’s about both the awareness of awareness and the ability to be nonjudgemental with yourself.” Battling ADHD isn’t easy, especially when your symptoms impact productivity, food habits, sleep, motivation, mood, behavior, relationships, or success rates in school, work, or social activities. When you experience these issues daily, you may feel anxious, depressed, or unhappy....

Despite what some politicians say, rates of immigration today are lower than in the past, as the highest record was 14.8% of the population in 1890, when there were 9.2 million immigrants. There are a variety of reasons why folx decide to immigrate to the U.S. including: Expulsion as a result of warPovertyBetter work or educational opportunities Given such diversity in where immigrants come from and why they decide to move, this immigration experience varies depending on the circumstances individuals face....