Your mother might not understand that you need to take a break from having contact with your ex in order to heal. It’s up to you to decide whether you are able to have contact at a time down the road. But initially, you may need to separate yourself completely to give your heart a chance to heal. Your mom might not understand this. So a good place to start is by holding a conversation with her....
Growing evidence indicates the failure of longstanding diagnostic procedures to establish how ASD manifests in women, which is likely to amplify the disparity in prevalence rates. Data may also be impacted by the fact that women tend to be diagnosed with ASD at significantly later ages. What’s more, they’re more likely to experience greater delays between the time of initial evaluation to receiving a clinical diagnosis of ASD. This is reflected in conversations happening on social media, where the popularity of autism and neurodivergent-centric Tiktok and Instagram pages has exploded in recent years....
Albert Ellis’ Personal Life Albert Ellis was born on September 27, 1913, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the oldest of three children. He would later describe his father as unaffectionate and his mother as emotionally distant. Since his parents were rarely around, he often found himself in the position of caring for his younger siblings. Ellis was often sick throughout his childhood. Between the ages of 5 and 7, he was reportedly hospitalized eight different times....
People with “mental retardation” were diagnosed using DSM-IV, and the diagnosis was made largely through standardized IQ tests. If IQ scores came out below 70, the individual was considered to have an intellectual disability. People with “intellectual development disorder” are diagnosed using DSM-5, and while IQ scores still play an important role, other issues are considered. According to the American Psychiatric Association (which publishes the DSM), intellectual disability involves problems with functioning in two areas:...
Bulimia nervosa can cause serious medical problems as well as dental problems. It’s important for patients with bulimia nervosa to not neglect their oral health, but what exactly are the concerns? Tooth Erosion Studies show that between 47 and 93% of bulimia nervosa patients who vomit exhibit damage to tooth enamel. If you engage in self-induced vomiting, you should be aware that bringing acidic contents of your stomach into your mouth may cause erosion of the enamel surface of your teeth....
Symptoms of Cabin Fever Not everyone experiencing cabin fever will have exactly the same symptoms, but many people report feeling intensely irritable or restless. Other commonly experienced effects are: Changes in sleep patterns Decreased motivation Difficulty waking Food cravings Frequent napping Hopelessness Lack of patience Lethargy Sadness or depression Trouble concentrating Note that these symptoms may also be indicative of a wide range of other disorders. If these symptoms are distressing or impact your functioning, a trained mental health professional could help you determine if you have a treatable disorder....
Not being able to clearly remember, particularly when there are hints that something may have happened, can be frustrating, and people can become quite distracted with speculating about what may or may not have happened to them, and asking themselves the question, “Was I sexually abused?” For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Hypnosis can seem like a way to unlock these memories and settle the matter once and for all....
This article will explain why stress can cause lightheadedness, other issues that can contribute to these symptoms, the long-term effects of stress, and what you can do to start feeling better. Yes, Stress Can Cause Lightheadedness Stress can absolutely cause lightheadedness. Lightheadedness can feel like a general fuzzy lightness in your head, possibly even throwing off your balance. Many may refer to this as dizziness, and it isn’t uncommon to feel disoriented, as if your surroundings are unstable....
Overview In his book Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, psychologist Albert Bandura explained that it is confidence, more than any other quality, that contributes to positive outcomes when pursuing goals. But can you have too much self-confidence? Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? In most cases, knowing your strengths and having the assuredness to go out and take risks are admirable qualities. But when this confidence makes you inflexible, as opposed to trying new things, and incapable of listening to others, it can become detrimental to success and well-being....
Prevalence of Chronophobia Some populations experience chronophobia, the fear of time, more than others. In fact, since it is so common in prison populations it is sometimes known as “prison neurosis.“ The elderly, as well as people facing terminal illnesses who worry that their time on Earth may be limited, may also face this fear. Time becomes their enemy, and they fear it because its passing will ultimately lead to their death....
This article discusses some of the cognitive problems that can play a role in anorexia and how cognitive remediation therapy can help. It explores the skills that CRT helps improve and some activities that can be used at home. Why Cognitive Remediation Can Help Anorexia People with eating disorders often experience certain cognitive deficits that can contribute to their condition. There’s some evidence that shows CRT may teach thinking skills that improve social, emotional, and cognitive functioning in order to better manage daily life....
Confabulated memories can sometimes be confused with intentional lying or malingering. Malingering involves deceiving others to gain something. While confabulation involves lying, the two are not the same. People who are confabulated are not aware that their memory is wrong, and they are not lying to manipulate or deceive other people. Types of Confabulation When someone’s mind confabulates, it is attempting to cover up for a memory that has been lost....
The American Psychiatric Association notes that this condition is marked by a pattern of needy, clingy, and submissive behavior, rather than independent or self-sufficient behaviors. This article explores the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of dependent personality disorder, as well as some treatment options and coping strategies that may be helpful. Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder These are some of the symptoms of dependent personality disorder, according to Aimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of “Understanding Bipolar Disorder....
Understanding the latest depression statistics could increase awareness about mental health, and recognizing how widespread it is could also help reduce the stigma—which might encourage more people to seek treatment. Major Depressive Episodes The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines a major depressive episode as at least two weeks of a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities, as well as at least five other symptoms, such as:...
This article will start by defining the concept of inner monologue and outlining its three dimensions. This will be followed by a discussion of the prevalence of inner monologues and why researchers disagree on this topic. Next we’ll explore the way people who don’t have an inner monologue think and examine why some people may lack an inner monologue. Finally, we’ll take a look at the positives and negatives of having an inner monologue....
Double depression can develop in the context of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), formerly known as dysthymia. It is an informal term used to describe persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder occurring at the same time. The condition usually starts as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) and becomes double depression when a person with PDD also develops major depressive disorder (MDD). Double depression is a form of depression that can significantly affect your quality of life and daily functioning....
Clinically speaking, emotional baggage is essentially unprocessed trauma, Dr. Romanoff explains. The term “emotional baggage” can be stigmatizing as it generally tends to have negative connotations in relationships. For instance, people tend to avoid prospective partners whom they perceive as having “too much emotional baggage.” This article explores the symptoms and causes of “emotional baggage,” as well as some coping strategies that may be helpful. Because the term “emotional baggage,” can be stigmatizing, this article will use the term “unresolved trauma” going forward, except for quotes from expert sources....
The multiverse is the hottest destination in pop culture today. From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to Rick and Morty to The Flash, movies and TV have used the conceit to explore how small changes can make big differences in the lives of individuals and the world as a whole. In the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once, main character Evelyn’s (Michelle Yeoh) introduction to the multiverse comes during a tense time....
