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According to Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol, and founder of Club Söda, “[Being sober curious] means, literally, to choose to question, or get curious about, every impulse, invitation, and expectation to drink, versus mindlessly going along with the dominant drinking culture.” Often, sober curious individuals think more consciously about the decision to drink alcohol....

This “spark”, or more generally, romantic chemistry, is the highly sought-after indication that a deeper connection has been forged. And while it’s safe to say that we can recognize romantic chemistry when we feel it, being able to describe it or name its components can be a bit trickier. There’s more to it than first impressions, but with greater reliance on dating apps to seek romantic connections during the pandemic, sometimes a first impression is all you get....

Psychiatric hospitals can offer a wide range of care, from inpatient to outpatient and day-treatment programs. The focus is on treating mental illness by providing psychiatric assessments, prescribing medications, and offering therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), supportive psychotherapy, and family therapy. In addition, psychiatric hospitals may offer other treatments to promote the mental well-being of patients including art therapy, music therapy, recreational therapy, and pet therapy....

What Is Covid Anxiety Syndrome? Most of us were on high alert initially, experiencing fear and worry over the impact this virus may have. However, researchers have noticed that people were developing a particular set of traits on a larger scale. Despite vaccines being distributed and an overall decrease in COVID prevalence, some people are starting to experience what experts call COVID-19 anxiety syndrome. COVID-19 anxiety syndrome (CAS) is defined by: Compulsively checking for symptoms of covid Avoidance of public places Obsessive cleaning Other maladaptive behaviors Researchers have now raised concern that obsessive distress and avoidance behaviors, such as being resistant to taking public transportation or bleaching your home for hours, will not subside quickly, even as COVID is controlled....

Regardless, it remains unclear whether deficient emotional self-regulation is a symptom of ADHD or a separate but related condition. There isn’t even agreement yet about how to define and study DESR in order to learn more. What Is Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation? Deficient emotional self-regulation refers to a person’s inability to regulate their responses to certain emotions and often includes: People with ADHD who are also living with DESR generally exhibit emotional reactions that are out of proportion to the situation....

Media psychology draws heavily from psychology and communication, but also incorporates scholarship from other fields, including sociology, media studies, anthropology, and fan studies. Moreover, the field is still scattered across many disciplines with many scholars who do not consider psychology their primary area of interest conducting research on media’s influence on individuals. Perhaps the definition that best captures the depth and breadth of the field is offered by Karen Dill in The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology: “Media psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, thoughts, and feelings experienced in the context of media use and creation....

The word “modality” means simply a method of treatment. What this usually refers to are different types of therapeutic approaches, each of which might focus on a different aspect of the person’s life. It can also mean combining pharmacotherapy, which is the use of medication, with psychotherapy or counseling. Types of Multimodal Therapy A variety of different types of treatments may be employed in multimodal therapy. Below is a list of some of the most common types of therapy that may be used concurrently in a multimodal therapy treatment program....

The CDC defines social distancing as “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible.” It is less drastic than quarantine or isolation, which are used for people who are suspected to be carrying the virus. While some people may find social distancing to be a big relief—canceling business-related travel to a conference may give someone peace of mind—others find it to be a major inconvenience....

It has become a useful measure of societal health. In addition to providing psychologists a way to assess how people feel about their lives, it also offers insights that can be used to guide public health, economic, and social policies. Policymakers utilize assessments of subjective well-being to gauge the health of societies and measure the impact of social policies. History of Subjective Well-Being In 1984, psychologist Ed Diener introduced a model of subjective well-being made up of three components....

Marijuana affects cannabinoid receptors which are found in brain regions that influence learning, memory, appetite, coordination, and pleasure. Affecting those receptors is how marijuana use produces the effects it has on users. What researchers do not fully understand is what effect that marijuana can have on the brain when someone uses the drug regularly over a long period of time. Neuroimaging studies show that there are differences between the brains of marijuana users and non-users....

Pop culture is full of characters that have dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder. From “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” to “Psycho,” from “Fight Club” to “Split,” and from “The United States of Tara” to “Ratched,” characters with more than one identity repeatedly appear in books, movies, and TV shows. Given the drama inherent in a character who houses multiple personalities with distinct wants and needs, it’s easy to understand why writers and directors are eager to depict people with DID and why actors are eager to play them....

What’s more, people struggling with drug addiction often are sensitive, emotional, and insecure about their situation, especially in the early stages of their recovery. As a result, it can be easy to hurt them without even intending to cause pain. To keep this from happening with your loved one, be careful with your words. Here are the most common comments people make to those struggling with addiction without even realizing that they are hurtful....

Dealing with an upset, yet uncommunicative partner can be very discouraging. As licensed professional counselor Kathryn Ely has noted, “You cannot force another person to communicate with you if they are not ready to do so.” To help you navigate this challenge, we’ll be getting expert help to examine the possible meanings behind your partner’s refusal to share why they may be upset. We’ll also look into the measures you can take to show support to your partner or to get them to share what may be wrong with you....

It would be hard to lead a normal life if we constantly felt overwhelmed with those magical, falling in love feelings! Though it’s normal for long term relationships to have less passion months or years in than they did at first, sometimes couples experience what feels like an even bigger issue than that: a lack of chemistry significant enough to lead them to wonder if they should stay in their relationship....

Despite this drug being currently criminalized, it is gaining mainstream attention for its therapeutic benefits, causing many to become intrigued by the possibility of taking them. This article will share everything you need to know about taking mushrooms for the first time, including benefits, considerations, and how to stay safe. What Are Magic Mushrooms? Magic mushrooms are wild or cultivated mushrooms that contain psilocybin, Psilocybin is a form of psychoactive compound that has natural hallucinogenic effects when ingested....

Research shows that crying can help you release emotions in certain stressful or distressing situations. It can even help you physically clean your eyes out and help you communicate feelings. However, there are some circumstances in which people can have difficulty crying. Read on to understand more about why you can’t cry even when you are sad and what you can do about it. Reasons Why You Might Not Be Able to Cry There are several reasons you can’t cry even when you are sad....

Some strategies you can use yourself; others may require working with your healthcare provider. There are also strategies that are helpful to family and friends wanting to support a loved one who is coping with antidepressant-related anxiety. Why Do SSRIs Cause Anxiety At First? The reason for heightened anxiety symptoms may be related to the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Low serotonin in the brain is thought to play an important role in causing both depression and anxiety....

Domestic abuse is not so much about a “loss of control” as it is about total control. Ironically, many batterers do not see themselves as perpetrators, but as victims. This reasoning is common among batterers and many have elaborate denial systems designed to justify or excuse their actions. All About Control There are varying theories about what makes batterers abuse those closest to them. One view is that batterers are hardened criminals who commit their crimes in a conscious, calculated manner to achieve the dominance they believe they are entitled to....

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics and Causes IBS is a digestive disorder that’s more common than you may think. Here are some statistics: Between 25 and 45 million Americans have IBSTen percent to 15 percent of people worldwide have IBSIBS is more common among women; 2 out of 3 sufferers are femaleMost people who have IBS are under 50 years old People with IBS have chronic abdominal pain and major problems with bowel function such as urgent diarrhea, chronic constipation, or at different times both....

Friday Fix: Episode 192 You may find yourself thinking you need more mental strength so you can go to the gym. But what if the opposite were true? You need to go to the gym to build mental strength. Most people focus on the physical muscle they build from exercise. But, physical activity is also a great way to build mental muscle. You also don’t need to do torturous workouts that prove you can stand pain (a common myth about mental strength training)....