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The main focus of cognitive therapy is to convince you that your fears are unfounded—and that people are much less critical and rejecting than you expect. However, some of the time, you will experience criticism and rejection, and it is important to be able to cope. Assertive Defense of the Self In a newsletter published by the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, anxiety expert Dr. Christine Padesky described a unique treatment approach for SAD....

Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, are marked by extreme fears and worry. When one partner is trying to cope with the symptoms and emotions of an anxiety-related condition, it can add stress to a relationship. These issues can potentially cause a breakdown in mutual communication and understanding. If you are married to or in a relationship with someone who has panic disorder, you may know all too well its impact on relationships....

Parents commonly feel guilty for missing the signs of an eating disorder in their child. This guilt is not productive and not warranted. Although eating disorders seem to be common in our culture, the odds of any particular child developing an eating disorder are quite low, and most parents are not actively watching for the initial indicators. Yet in retrospect, many parents are able to identify some of the early warning signs and regret not having been better informed about them....

In fact, a study by the Centers for Financial Security found that 99% of domestic violence cases also involved financial abuse. What’s more, financial abuse is often the first sign of dating violence and domestic abuse. Consequently, knowing how to identify financial abuse is critical to your safety and security. What Is Financial Abuse? While less commonly understood than other forms of abuse, financial abuse is one of the most powerful methods of keeping a victim trapped in an abusive relationship....

Factors That Affect Anger and Stress Prolonged exposure to anger and stress can take a toll on our physical health. It can raise our blood pressure which instigates other issues that affect us physically and emotionally. It can negatively impact our relationships as well. Beyond that, we can also develop negative habits as a response to excessive levels of anger and stress that become more difficult to control over time. Either of these effects can result in more anxiety....

In this article, we’ll walk you through setting up your TikTok account, recording your voice, adding sound to your video, editing it, and sharing it with the world. By the end of this guide, you’ll be а pro at creating and sharing your TikTok videos featuring your voice. Setting Up Your Account Setting up your TikTok account is the first step to creating and sharing your videos on the platform....

MMT service providers, however, often have the opposite goal—they want to keep you on methadone because research consistently shows that it is less likely that you will relapse to heroin addiction. People who participate in MMT programs are also less likely to spread diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C if progress is maintained on methadone long term. Methadone Maintenance Programs Methadone maintenance programs vary a great deal, as do methadone prescribing doctors....

It makes sense, right? In high school and college, many people swapped stories about how they were having nightmares that they missed a test or failed a class—or even that they showed up to a class not realizing that the final was that day. It comes with the territory of experiencing stress during daily life. One study even confirmed that people who experience worry or stress in their daily lives are more likely to experience them in their dreams....

Overview Journaling is one method of helping people cope with any type of traumatic event. Expressive writing has been found to improve physical and psychological health for people with a number of physical and mental health conditions. One of the benefits of journaling is that it’s inexpensive—the cost of paper and a pen—and can be done almost anywhere or anytime. Some of the general health benefits of journaling include improved cognitive function, counteracting many of the negative effects of stress, and strengthened immune function....

If you’re new to Snapchat or want to learn more about using Memoji on the app, this article will provide step-by-step instructions аnd tips for creating and using your own Memoji. Setting up your Memoji on Snapchat To set up your Memoji on Snapchat, follow these steps: Here are some tips for getting the best results with your Memoji: Experiment with different customization options to find the look that best suits you....

Identifying the environmental factors that can affect you psychologically can shed light on whether the locations you frequent are contributing to or detracting from your mental wellness. It can also help you recognize if changes are needed to start feeling better mentally and emotionally. How Environment Affects Mental Health In some cases, environmental factors impact mental wellness by changing brain structure and function. Research on children supports this, noting that children raised in adverse environments tend to have hindered brain development, increasing their risk of memory issues, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems....

These two symptoms—ideas of reference and delusions of reference—can affect people in very different ways. For example, a man might believe that secret messages about him are broadcast in a weekly television show, to the point where he records the programs and watches them again and again. Meanwhile, a woman might be convinced that all the notices posted on boards outside churches are aimed directly at her, which frightens her so much that she refuses to leave the house....

While there may not be a medical illness present, the concerns that people with IAD have are very real, and the anxiety they feel can cause serious disruptions in normal daily functioning. Hypochondriasis Hypochondriasis, or hypochondria, was eliminated in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Hypochondria was eliminated from the DSM-5 because the term has negative connotations and is stigmatizing. Instead, most people who would have previously been diagnosed with hypochondriasis now receive a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder or somatic symptom disorder....

After recovering alcoholics and addicts get past the stress and severity of the initial acute withdrawal symptoms of early abstinence, some experts say, another group of symptoms comes along that are uncomfortable or aggravating enough to prompt some to relapse merely to relieve those nagging symptoms. But, the phenomenon also known as protracted withdrawal syndrome or simply prolonged withdrawal is not without some controversy. There are very few published scientific research studies that even confirm the existence of PAWS and there is a particular lack of any recent research about post-acute withdrawal....

This article discusses what it is like for kids with ADHD, including the challenges they face and the effects on their lives. It also covers some of the steps you can take to help and support your child. Challenges for Kids With ADHD In general, young children tend to be active, rambunctious, and impulsive. They often play loudly and love to climb and run. They squirm and fidget and love to be up and out, exploring the world around them....

Symptoms Maskaphobia is extremely individualized. Some people fear only horror masks or religious masks. Some people have a more generalized phobia that might even extend beyond masks to costumed characters as well. Clown phobia may also be related to maskaphobia. Common symptoms include, but are not limited to sweating, shaking, crying, and heart palpitations. You might have a panic attack. You might try to run away or even hide from the person in the mask....