Coming out is a wholly individual process that requires you to share only the information you choose to. You can come out as just one part of your identity at a time, or all at once, and you can come out to only one person, to all of the people you’re close to, to the whole world, or anything in between. The idea of coming out can feel like it would be a very daunting task....
Forgetfulness in ADHD Working memory is where you keep information relevant to the task you’re doing right now. It’s the ability to walk to the kitchen and still know what you went there for by the time you arrive. It’s also the ability to follow the plot of a movie because you still recall events from the beginning by the time you get to the end. When that’s impaired, it can lead to annoying and disruptive symptoms like:...
If you feel this way, you are definitely not alone. In fact, there’s a term used to describe this feeling—called emotional blunting—which aptly captures the dulled emotional state many people experience while on antidepressants. Symptoms of Emotional Blunting Emotional blunting means that your feelings and emotions are so dulled that you neither feel up nor down. You simply feel “blah.” People who experience emotional blunting will often report: Being less able to laugh or cry even when appropriateFeeling less empathy for othersLoss of motivation and driveNot being able to respond with the same level of enjoyment that you normally would...
—Erin, 29 And it wasn’t all that hard to ask a fellow third-grader if they wanted to play with you at recess. You had the time, the tools, and opportunities to have fun together—which is an easy way to establish natural friendships. But, as an adult, you have to put in a lot more effort to find people to spend time with. And you might not have a lot in common with the people you encounter....
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, known as a trance state, which is deliberately induced by one person—the hypnotist or hypnotherapist—on another individual person or group of people—the hypnotic subject or subjects. The change in consciousness that occurs under hypnosis is more than just a feeling, it can actually be measured and observed on the EEG readings of the brains of hypnotic subjects. In the hypnotic state, the subject is more open to suggestion....
What Is Cognitive Behaviorism? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). You work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be a very helpful tool in treating mental health disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder....
“Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired."—Erik Erikson, The Erik Erikson Reader, 2000 Erikson’s Notoriety Erikson’s stage theory of psychosocial development generated interest and research on human development through the lifespan. An ego psychologist who studied with Anna Freud, Erikson expanded psychoanalytic theory by exploring development throughout life, including events of childhood, adulthood, and old age....
This article explores whether Alzheimer’s can be prevented, including some of the factors that researchers believe impact the onset of the condition. What Might Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease According to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, three primary areas show the most promise as potential interventions to slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s-related dementia. These are: Increased Physical Activity Exercise is linked to a wide range of both physical and mental health benefits, so it makes sense that research might implicate it as a possible preventative tool for Alzheimer’s....
Everyone experiences these symptoms differently. For instance, you may have butterflies in your stomach before a big test or meeting. Or, you may feel slightly queasy at the prospect of taking a flight or riding in a crowded elevator. In severe cases, your stomach may churn, you may get stomach cramps, or you may end up gagging, dry heaving, or throwing up when faced with anxiety-provoking situations, such as public speaking....
Cerebral wasn’t the first digital mental health provider to come under scrutiny. For example, BetterHelp—which provides counseling services and is heavily marketed, like many of these companies, on social media—was subject to the internet’s ire in 2018 when consumers brought forward concerns about the service not matching its public values. While BetterHelp doesn’t offer medications, the core question is the same: what are the ethical concerns at play when mental healthcare in the digital space is now so commonplace, and what effects can (alleged) poor or improper treatment have on patients?...
Unfortunately, interracial couples can still experience difficulties at times by virtue of the fact that racism exists in our society on a deep level. Ideally, love should have no bounds in this regard. However, in reality, other people may harbor negativity or judgment about an interracial couple. Partners in an interracial marriage must take on these issues together while maintaining empathy and support for each other’s experiences. Interracial couples may also reach conflicts when asserting their values if they differ from each other’s, based on racial or cultural identity....
If you’re looking for a fulfilling career, then consider some of the following child psychology jobs that involve helping children fill their physical, mental, educational and social needs. Child psychologists employed in school settings may help children struggling with behavior issues, while those who work in private therapy practices often assess, diagnose, and treat specific mental disorders. Education: While there are some positions available with a master’s degree, you will generally find a wider range of job opportunities at the doctoral level....
How Does the Clustering Process Work? Have you ever tried memorizing a long list of words? Imagine that you are trying to remember lists of vocabulary words for a biology class. One way to make it easier to remember the items on your list is to break it down into smaller groups of related items. Instead of simply trying to remember the entire list in the rote form, you might cluster information into smaller groupings according to whether the items are related to topics such as cell division, genetics, ecology, or microbiology....
Here is what you can expect if you stop taking cocaine and go into cocaine withdrawal. Overview If you have become dependent or addicted to cocaine, you are likely to experience some withdrawal symptoms when you quit, and these symptoms can become more severe after heavy use. One way of understanding why cocaine users experience withdrawal is that it’s like taking out a loan of some good feelings while you are high, but then when it is time to repay the debt of those same feelings, you feel much worse during the “crash” of withdrawal....
Moreover, these verbal and nonverbal cues were not developed during childhood, as normally expected. Symptoms of CDs usually lie on a spectrum of severity, in which impairments can be mild or more profound. They also tend to coexist with each other, in which an individual is diagnosed with multiple types of CDs. Symptoms of Communication Disorders There are various types of CDs. Although they are different, most share common impairments in verbal and non-verbal communication, displaying difficulties in the following areas:...
The classical conditioning process is all about pairing a previously neutral stimulus with another stimulus that naturally produces a response. After pairing the presentation of these two together enough times, an association is formed. The previously neutral stimulus will then evoke the response all on its own. At this point, the response becomes known as the conditioned response. Conditioned Response vs. Unconditioned Response Distinguishing between an unconditioned response and a conditioned response can sometimes be difficult....
Surging rates of COVID-19 in some areas make in-person shopping a potential health risk. The price of goods has climbed a staggering 6.2% in the 12 months leading up to October 2021, putting pressure on shoppers’ budgets. Supply chain disruptions have led to product shortages and out-of-stock messages. Plus, stores may have longer lines and delays restocking products as they continue to face challenges hiring and retaining retail workers. So how can you stay cool amid all the uncertainty?...
