Tips for Making Someone With Social Anxiety More Comfortable Here are some tips to help you connect with and make someone with social anxiety feel more at ease. Provide Structure If a socially anxious person will be visiting your home, help that person to feel at ease by providing some structure for the visit. That might be as simple as telling that person what to call you (for example, “Oh, please call me Mary....
For others, it’s a better choice to work on the relationship. If you want to stay with your partner and avoid divorce, there are proactive measures you can take. From improving communication to infusing more romance into day-to-day life, here are 10 ways to improve your partnership. Commit to Your Relationship Toying with the idea that you might be better off outside of your marriage can put a major strain on your relationship—even if you never voice those thoughts....
One of the features of Snapchat is the ability to put someone on “Do Not Disturb” (DND). It allows users to mute notifications from specific people, reducing unwanted interruptions and allowing for better control over their digital well-being. We will explain how to put someone on DND on Snapchat, the repercussions of doing so, and further advice for managing your Snapchat experience. How to Put Someone on DND on Snapchat Snapchat’s Do Not Disturb (DND) feature is straightforward and can be activated in a few simple steps: You have successfully added or removed someone to/from your Do Not Disturb list on Snapchat, so you will no longer receive notifications from the users you added to the list, giving you the control to manage the interruption and have better digital well-being....
The capacity to make new acquaintances is an integral part of the site. But have you ever wondered how many friends you have on Snapchat? Learn how to view your Snapchat friend count and get advice on better managing your account. You’ll be able to easily keep track of your connections on the platform. So, if you’re ready to find out who’s on your friends list and take control of your contacts, let’s get started!...
Your thinking might get stuck on day to day worries or on future events. However, a large portion of your overthinking is probably to do with events that happened in the past. Whether it was something that happened last week or decades ago, you keep wishing you had done or said something different. Feelings of shame or regret sweep over you. It is helpful to reflect back on a situation and see what worked and what you would do differently next time....
Friday Fix: Episode 88 Why would a med student party all night before a big test? And why would someone who almost has all their debt paid off go out and buy a car they can’t afford? Self-sabotage is a strange concept. We claim we want to reach a goal and we complain about the obstacles that threaten our chances at success. It’s a phenomenon I see quite often as a therapist....
But while the beginnings of such romantic stories can often leave your heads in the clouds, there are times where it becomes necessary to return to solid ground to plan for long-term goals in your relationship. In particular, discussing the values you and your partner share can be an important process in deciding the progression of your relationship. For the best results, however, it isn’t enough to simply have the discussion....
But in what seems to be a parallel universe live people who doubt that COVID-19 exists at all. Some believe that it is a myth created by some powerful forces or non-existent government agency, while others understand that it exists, but think its effects have been greatly exaggerated. They see masks as a form of oppression, a symbol of weakness, and try to live their lives as they always have....
One of the app’s features is the “Last Active” status, which shows when a user was last on the app. This feature is useful when your friends are online and available tо chat, but it can also be used to determine when someone was last on the app. See how to tell the last time someone was on Snapchat and provide tips for determining the last time someone was active on the app....
It’s a bonus if you maintained ties throughout adulthood while you forged your mature self. But there can be drawbacks to having lifelong friends from childhood, too. There may be situations in which those friendships don’t enhance our lives or our mental health. It’s important to keep those childhood friends, but also to know when to let them go. Positive Aspects of Maintaining Childhood Friendships There are mental health benefits to having friends who knew you before you became a successful adult....
This personality type is given the nickname “The Protector” or “The Defender,” and for good reason. People who have ISFJ personalities are known for being warm-hearted, responsible, and reserved. The ENTP personality type is the opposite. Key ISFJ Characteristics ISFJ share several characteristics. The following are some of the main traits of the ISFJ personality type: CaringCompassionateDependableIndustriousKind-heartedLoyalOrganizedPracticalProtectiveSensitiveWarm ISFJ Strengths and Weaknesses Just like with other personality types, the ISFJ type has both strengths and weaknesses....
Widely known for its medicinal properties, ketamine’s effects have made it a popular addition to the party scene. It has also joined the ranks of GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) and Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) as a date rape drug. While ketamine isn’t the most fatal of substances when used alone, developing an addiction to this drug can greatly affect quality of life. There are different ways to identify a person the signs of a potential ketamine addiction....
Research indicates that ketamine can help with treatment-resistant depression, at least in the short term. However, this drug doesn’t come without its challenges, including its adverse side effects and the potential for addiction. Here’s what you need to know about using ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression? While experts don’t always agree on how to define treatment-resistant depression, most use this term to describe when a person has tried at least two traditional depression treatments (such as psychotherapy and antidepressants), but failed to achieve positive results after a reasonable amount of time....
Each of the 31 participants received laughter therapy twice a week for six weeks, while the same number of controls only received usual care. At the end of the six weeks, those who participated in laughter therapy reported less loneliness than the control group. “Seniors, particularly in Western cultures, find themselves in assisted living centers or nursing homes and are prone to frequent bouts of loneliness and depression that can often lead to debilitating conditions,” says Jenna Pascual, a certified laughter yoga teacher....
Common Lithium Side Effects One notable characteristic of lithium is that it can have obvious side effects when you first start, yet not seem to be helping. However, this typically changes with some time, until you no longer experience the side effects, but do experience the mood stability. You should always let your doctor know if side effects don’t go away or are distressing. More common: Increased frequency of urination; increased thirst; nausea; trembling of hands (slight), vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouthLess common: Acne or skin rash; bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach; muscle twitching (slight), restlessness...
What Being Apart Does to Your Brain When you’re not living in the same household or near your partner, distance alone can increase your levels of stress. Results of one study indicated that being in a long-distance relationship was associated with more individual and relationship stress than being in a proximal relationship. Dopamine also affects movement. This happy hormone is associated with pleasure and rewards. Substance abuse can, however, lower your levels of dopamine....
