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And, examples of abuse by proxy include spreading lies about the victim to their friends and family, sabotaging their career by communicating with their employer and even calling upon the authorities equipped with false information. The perpetrator may turn the victims’ children against them in some circumstances. Each of these examples functions as a way to intimidate, isolate and inflict punishment upon the victim. Sometimes this form of abuse can result in humiliation, thus resulting in the victim’s self-esteem becoming significantly impacted....

For example, some do experience romantic attraction but with no desire for sexual intimacy, and some may want to have sex or masturbate but still not be wholly attracted to others. Also, some might engage sexually with others or with themselves but may not feel pleasure when doing so. These are only a few examples. Note that asexuality is not considered the same as abstaining from sex for religious or philosophical reasons....

Catatonia can be a part of another mental disorder or medical condition, or it may be categorized as “unspecified.” Unspecified catatonia includes all cases in which there is no major psychotic, affective, or medical disorder that can be diagnosed. Catatonia itself is not uncommon, affecting about 10% of people with psychiatric conditions in Western countries. However, it is rare for people with major depressive disorder to have it. When catatonia occurs with depression, it is generally within the context of bipolar disorder....

Approximately 75% to 80% of sleep is spent in NREM sleep. The first full NREM-REM sleep cycle is typically shorter, lasting around 70 to 100 minutes. Subsequent cycles last around 90 to 120 minutes. Most people go through four to six sleep cycles each night. Signs of NREM Sleep The body goes through many changes throughout NREM sleep. In general, NREM sleep is characterized by a period of slowing brain waves, heartbeat, and muscle activity....

A recent study estimates that 8-12% of people experience at least one anxiety disorder in the postpartum period. Unfortunately, research on postpartum anxiety disorder is somewhat limited. This is due to postpartum disorders becoming a newly researched issue of interest. Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety Postpartum anxiety is much more common than what is generally recognized. Knowledge is power, and it is vital for birthing people to know the symptoms of postpartum anxiety....

According to Jung’s teachings, the collective unconscious is common to all human beings. Jung also believed that the collective unconscious is responsible for a number of deep-seated beliefs and instincts, such as spirituality, sexual behavior, and life and death instincts. History of the Collective Unconscious Born in Switzerland in 1875, Carl Jung founded the school of analytical psychology. He is responsible for proposing and developing the psychological concepts of the collective unconscious, along with introverted and extroverted personalities....

This is not at all what you expected to happen during meditation, and you are wondering if this is normal, and whether there is something wrong with you. After all, isn’t meditation supposed to make you feel better, not worse? It turns out that crying during meditation is quite common. Although meditation usually serves as a stress reliever for many people, it can also elicit difficult emotions at times, including crying....

How Vivitrol Works Vivitrol works by blocking the effect that opioids have on the brain, and reduces the cravings that many people experience after they quit. With alcohol, it is not certain how Vivitrol actually works, but it seems to change how the brain responds to alcohol consumption. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Administration You administer Vivitrol by intramuscular injection once a month. One of the main problems with the daily dosages of naltrexone was medication compliance; patients had to remember and be willing to take the pills each day....

Still, determining which gatherings to attend and with whom can be complicated. There are many things we still don’t know and we’re nowhere near a COVID-free world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start gathering again. You just need to understand how to do so safely. We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to attending and hosting events now and in the foreseeable future. Consult the Guidelines The data is changing every day....

For the first two years, I envisioned encountering homophobic students and faculty, but was mostly fortunate. Any anxiety around my queerness was barely noticeable. Then, the world after COVID lockdown opened up. My students had obvious effects from a year and a half of virtual learning, most obviously in their behavior. As the year went on, a few began to stand out—including two kids I’ll nickname Dave and Paul. I noticed that as I was making connections with queer students, Dave and Paul tried to provoke me with homophobic questions and comments....

An estimated 2% of our worldwide population is homeless, with more than 567,000 Americans experiencing homelessness on any given night. No matter our social standing, we’re all impacted in some way by homelessness in the United States, which is why it’s so important to address the needs of those most at risk and take the necessary steps to confront the crisis from both a national and local level. Homelessness In America Homelessness has been a problem since this country’s founding....

Known as malingering, this phenomenon may involve fabricating symptoms of depression (or another mental health condition) in order to avoid work, military service, or jury duty or to obtain something such as prescription medications. Malingering can be difficult to detect since many of the symptoms of depression are easy to emulate, particularly if a person is familiar with the condition. Malingering is not considered a psychiatric condition. It does share some similarities with what is known as factitious disorder....

Others may have depression in the morning, which is called diurnal mood variation. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Symptoms of Depression Major depression causes severe symptoms that interfere with your mood and daily activities. If you’ve experienced a number of these symptoms for the majority of the day, almost every day, for the past two weeks or more, and they aren’t getting better, you should see a healthcare provider....

However, if you’re a parent, caretaker or someone who kids in your life look up to, your posts may affect them more than you think, and may even impact their mental health. “Teens/children may feel embarrassed to see a post online that they did not expect to see from an adult they look up to or admire or even a post that is poorly or thoughtlessly constructed. This is especially the case if the teen/child is aware that their peers or others might see that post aswell,” says Don Grant, PhD, media psychologist and director of outpatient services at Newport Healthcare....

But despite high efficacy rates and the promise of a faster return to normal life, some areas have refused shipments of a particular vaccine, due to concern over what vaccine is the “best” one. The truth is, all three vaccines have undergone intensive clinical testing and a difference of 10 to 20 percentage points isn’t as medically significant as it may seem. It will be much harder for the virus to spread if more people are vaccinated, thus, right now it’s arguably more important to have higher numbers of inoculated individuals....

Nearly everyone, from time to time, has had that thought. For some, it’s a fleeting moment of self-doubt, while for others it might be a lifelong feeling of not measuring up or not being good enough. And in some cases, it may reflect the fact that you are currently in a particular set of circumstances that has you questioning whether you can make it through. Whatever the cause of you feeling that something is wrong with you, know that there are actions you can take to start to feel better....

Optical illusions can be fun and fascinating, but they can also tell us a great deal of information about how the brain and perceptual system function. There are countless optical illusions out there, but here is a sampling of some of the most fun and interesting. Like many optical illusions, different theories have been proposed to explain exactly why this happens. Lateral inhibition is often used to explain the Hermann grid illusion, but more recent evidence suggests that this might not be why the illusion happens....

1. Choose Unique Words People tend to overuse the same bland words when giving compliments. Allow your message to stand out by choosing unique words that you don’t hear every day. Examples might include that your husband looks “dapper” or your girlfriend is a “phenomenal” athlete. Just be sure that your words are genuine: otherwise, your compliment may come across as over-the-top and not sincere. 2. Use Words From a Different Language What could be more fun than learning a few words in a new language so that you can use them for a compliment?...

Whatever the case, you are looking for some positive daily affirmations to recite for your mental health. Well, we’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look at the benefits of positive mental health affirmations, the best way to add them into your daily life, along with 25 inspiring affirmations to get you started. What Are Daily Affirmations? Daily affirmations are short, written statements that are meant to give your self-esteem a positive boost....

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people who have become addicted to prescription drugs in the United States has risen to epidemic levels. Annual deaths from accidental overdose have increased at an alarming rate, rising from 4,000 to 14,800 per year over a 10-year period. The Most Commonly Abused Drugs Which medications are causing an increase in addiction and overdose deaths? Many medications carry the potential for abuse, but the most commonly abused drugs in the United States include opioids, stimulants, depressants (sedatives), dextromethorphan....