There are different types of dysphoria that a person may experience. This includes gender dysphoria, which is a sense of unease caused by a conflict between a person’s assigned sex at birth and their gender identity. Learn how to recognize the signs of dysphoria or dysphoric mood, some of the factors that may contribute to this sense of unease, and the different types of dysphoria that a person may experience....
While it commonly affects older adults above the age of 60, roughly 10% of all people with Alzheimer’s start to experience symptoms in their 30s or 40s, which is referred to as early-onset or young-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive, irreversible condition, which means it gets worse over time and cannot be cured. As it progresses, it can make daily living activities and interacting with others difficult. However, medication can help with the symptoms and slow down the disease’s progression....
Defining Ecclesiophobia Ecclesiophobia, or the fear of churches, refers to either of two separate fears: A fear of the building itselfA fear of what the church represents If your fear of churches is actually a phobia, it is, by definition, life-limiting. (If you have a fear, but it doesn’t limit how you live your life in some way, it does not classify as a phobia.) Fear of the Church Building Some churches, particularly those that are hundreds or thousands of years old, can be imposing....
Kids and adults with ADHD may also monopolize conversations and talk excessively. Some parents might refer to it as “diarrhea of the mouth.” It is like hyperactivity with words. Talking too much can be hard for kids, parents, and teachers alike. But there are steps you can take to curb excessive talking and quell inappropriate comments to ensure this symptoms does not impact your child’s school and social life....
Outside of life circumstances, sleep disturbances arise due to many factors. Chronic pain is a known trigger for sleep issues, often due to pain becoming so severe it halts the sleep cycle, resulting in waking up in the middle of the night. A 2019 study from The Journal of Aging and Health found loneliness to indicate more sleep disturbances, correlating poor sleep quality with loneliness amongst aging folks. We can imagine individuals of any age experiencing loneliness may be particularly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic....
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 9 to 12 hours of sleep for children ages 6 to 12. In addition to leading to low energy, fatigue, and moodiness, sleep deprivation can also affect kids physically and mentally. “Sleep is not only important for memory consolation but also important for cleaning up the metabolic waste the brain generates during the daytime. For kids, sleep is the peak time for secreting growth factor,” explains Ze Wang, PhD, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine....
Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, an esteemed neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University notes that, “Motivation is a key activity to living a productive life. Without motivation, it is hard for people to complete important tasks, find a work-life and home-life balance, and essentially, make the most of every single day.” This article discusses some of the common roadblocks that might hinder our motivation. It also outlines actionable ways you can find and harness motivation, even when you’re really struggling to do so....
In psychology, this is what is referred to as the hindsight bias. This bias can have a major impact on not only your beliefs but also on your behaviors. This article takes a closer look at how the hindsight bias works. It also explores how it might influence some of the beliefs you hold as well as the decisions you make on a day-to-day basis. What Is Hindsight Bias? The term “hindsight bias” refers to the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they really are....
What Does a Dietitian Do? Why Do I Need to See One? Dietitians have advanced training in nutrition. They use this training to help clients improve their health and wellness through food. Working with a registered dietitian can help people recover from an eating disorder in several different ways. The first is by providing factual information. This is important because almost two-thirds of eating disorder treatment manuals contain information not supported by evidence....
Anxiety-Ridden Thoughts Hinder Your Recovery Panic disorder, agoraphobia, or other anxiety disorders often result in certain thought patterns and behaviors that may hinder recovery. For example, let’s say you have to attend a meeting at work tomorrow. You’re anxious and fearful that you will have a panic attack at the meeting. You may tell yourself, “What if I have a panic attack and have to leave the meeting? I would be so embarrassed....
Why People With PTSD Have Substance Abuse Problems PTSD is an anxiety disorder and many people with such disorders and other mental health conditions turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with their feelings of discomfort. People with PTSD tend to be hypervigilant. That is, they may refuse to sit with their back to the door because they want to see who’s coming and going at all times in an effort to make them feel safe....
So, what exactly is inflation? The International Monetary Fund defines inflation as “the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time.” Inflation can be considered a broad determination of many goods and services or only specific ones at a time. In June, United States inflation reached a four-decade high at 9.1%, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Food, gasoline, and shelter inflation rates were most pronounced. So, why is inflation occurring at such a rapid speed right now?...
People who tend to be high in the trait of openness are more willing to embrace new things, fresh ideas, and novel experiences. They are open-minded and approach new things with curiosity and tend to seek out novelty. They tend to pursue new adventures, experiences, and creative endeavors. They are also very good at thinking about and making connections between different concepts and ideas. Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism This trait taxonomy is a useful tool for thinking about personality, and research suggests that these five dimensions can play a part in predicting life outcomes in areas that include physical health, mental health, school, work, and social relationships....
Understanding Prozac Prozac is the trademark name of the drug fluoxetine, a medication belonging to a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs first became available in the United States in the 1980s and quickly came to be the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant medication. Due to the effectiveness, safety, and limited side effects of SSRIs, their popularity continued to grow. Doctors initially prescribed Prozac to treat depression....
Before we get started, ensure you have downloaded and installed the Snapchat app on your device. You’ll need to do that if you haven’t already set up a Snapchat account. Once you’re ready, let’s dive in and learn how to add a profile picture on Snapchat. Requirements Before we start with the steps for adding a profile picture on Snapchat, it’s important to ensure you have all the necessary prerequisites in place....
Overview People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience very strong and uncomfortable emotions, such as fear, anger, sadness, and shame. These emotions can be very difficult to deal with and, as a result, they may lead people with PTSD to use unhealthy coping strategies, such as alcohol or drug use (self-medicating). Although alcohol and drugs may initially work in taking away an intense feeling, their use is only a temporary fix....
With remote work likely here to stay in some capacity, it’s important to assess the ways in which you’re using video conferencing sessions so you can avoid burnout. There are ways to fight Zoom fatigue without giving up your webcam entirely. Causes of Zoom Fatigue As far back as 2008, a study found that video conferencing communication increases the cognitive demands of participants. Not only do they have to coordinate the conference call, they need to create the illusion of eye contact through technology while still trying to process the other person’s words....
