People choose to go cold turkey for different reasons, but one is the desire for a clean break from their smoking habit. Even when people are highly motivated to quit, it can still be challenging to overcome an addiction and let their body heal. If you are ready to quit smoking or using tobacco (including chewing, e-cigarettes, or snuff) and want to go cold turkey, start by setting a quit date....
It is important to realize when stress is beginning to take on a life of its own and know how to stop the process from accelerating. It is even more valuable to know how to turn these negative patterns into positive ones—patterns that can actually make us stronger, more resilient, and less stressed. Here are some ways to take yourself from a place of feeling stressed and overwhelmed to being in a place of empowerment and peace....
Preparation is always the key to doing well on any exam, so by starting early and making the most of the time and resources that are available, you will feel better able to tackle the test and less likely to experience test anxiety. By following these relatively simple strategies, you can be sure that you’ll be ready when test day arrives. It is also important to consider your own abilities, weaknesses, and the subject-matter at hand when creating a study schedule....
Educate Yourself About Borderline Personality Disorder If you have a friend with BPD, it is critically important to educate yourself about the disorder. It’s characterized by unstable moods and emotions, which affect relationships and behaviors. As a result, friendships with people with BPD can be rocky. Sometimes, people with BPD engage in behaviors that can seem manipulative, mean-spirited, or destructive. A deep understanding of the disorder can help you recognize these behaviors for what they are: symptoms....
Under normal circumstances, fear can be managed through reason and logic. It does not take over our lives or cause us to become irrational. A phobia, however, twists the normal fear response into something that is persistent and difficult or impossible to control. Normal Response to Fear It is easy to become afraid of almost anything. Fear is generally, although not always, based on a negative experience with the object or circumstance in question....
The major areas of treatment for TRD are medications (including everything from SSRIs to antipsychotics), psychotherapy, ketamine and more invasive procedures, such as electroconvulsive therapy. People with treatment-resistant depression are more likely to be hospitalized and/or attempt suicide, so it is key to find adequate ways of treatment that work—and quickly. Read on to learn more about some treatments that may work for depression that has previously been treatment-resistant. Psychotherapy In studies of psychotherapy in addition to usual care, the following psychotherapies were successful in achieving a reduction in depression symptoms/scores, both self reported and via depression scales such as PHQ or HAMS-(D)....
If you’ve ever had a nightmare, you probably woke up just at the moment when it felt most frightening. That’s because, as you probably know, the intensity of a nightmare usually builds until the sleeper is too terrified to continue–and wakes up. In IRT treatment, you’re helped to reimagine your nightmares with different, less frightening outcomes. The goal is to “reprogram” your nightmares to be less terrifying if and when they occur again....
In some cases, inattentive ADHD can also co-occur with other mental health conditions, such as autism, anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. What Is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of neurodivergence that affects people of all ages. It has many features, including increased energy and hyper-focus. Many people with ADHD are naturally curious and creative. ADHD can also present challenges such as difficulties with focus, impulsiveness, and/or hyperactivity....
It can help you think more clearly, feel less agitated, and behave more productively. For many people, Invega may have fewer side effects than other antipsychotic drugs. It may be taken via a long-acting injection which can help with adherence and may allow you to not have to take a daily pill. How Invega Works Invega works by restoring the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Invega impacts dopamine and serotonin in the brain....
This article will talk about the reasons why someone may delay coming out to their partner, how you can approach a conversation with your spouse, and when to decide if it’s time to leave the relationship. Is Your Spouse Gay or Bisexual? Unless your mate shares their sexual orientation with you, there is no way for you to know for sure. So-called “signs” that your spouse might be gay, such as the way they dress, talk, walk, or look, are not indications of sexual orientation....
While the concept is strongly tied to animal psychology and behavior, it can also apply to many situations involving human beings. When people feel that they have no control over their situation, they may begin to behave in a helpless manner. This inaction can lead people to overlook opportunities for relief or change. For example, poor performance at work or at school, even after putting in a lot of effort, can lead to feelings of learned helpless....
Goals can also be a source of stress. They can create excessive pressure and make you feel bad when you don’t achieve the goals you have set. This is particularly true if goals are unrealistically high or if you don’t have a workable plan in place. This is why many people forgo setting New Year’s resolutions entirely. It’s difficult to keep going after your goals if you keep missing the mark each year....
What Is Luvox CR? Manufactured by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Luvox CR was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD) in February 2008. Luvox CR is the controlled-release version of Luvox. The brand name of Luvox is no longer available in the U.S., but its generic equivalent fluvoxamine ER is. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), Luvox CR slows reabsorption of the chemical serotonin in the brain....
Mindfulness is the mental state in which you focus your awareness on the present. Meditation is a tool we can use to develop a regular practice of mindfulness. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is being present in the moment without judgment. That means you’re not dwelling on a past problem at work or projecting into the future about a family vacation you still need to buy plane tickets for. How Mindfulness Is Used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Psychologists often use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which incorporates mindfulness to treat patients with emotional regulation challenges and self-destructive behaviors....
People with BPD often feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster and typically have an unstable sense of self and extreme fear of abandonment. BPD is part of the Cluster B personality disorders, which are marked by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior. Let’s explore the typical pattern of mood swings in BPD, and how they are different from mood swings that we all experience from time to time. In addition, there are many co-occurring symptoms that a person with BPD will typically experience, which can help differentiate it from other conditions....
