“To trust means to rely on another person because you feel safe with them and have confidence that they will not hurt or violate you. Trust is the foundation of relationships because it allows you to be vulnerable and open up to the person without having to defensively protect yourself,” says Romanoff. This article explores the importance of trust in relationships and suggests some ways to build trust with your partner....
A paradox of living is that healthy aging and increased longevity mean you’ll have more experiences with death throughout your life. As we age, so too do the people around us. Over time, many of the people that we know and care about will develop chronic or terminal illnesses. Some of them will die during our lifetimes. While death is a natural part of life and an unavoidable consequence of aging, that doesn’t mean you won’t be deeply affected by it....
Reasons for Depression After Retirement For many people, work brings a sense of usefulness and purpose. There is a lifelong desire to be a good provider for one’s family, an achiever and a useful part of society. The person’s sense of self is tied up very strongly in what he or she does for a living; and, with retirement, a sense of loss can occur, leaving a person struggling to understand who they are and what their value is....
What Is a Safety Plan? As the name implies, a safety plan is designed to keep you safe when you are suddenly confronted with a difficult situation or crisis. It is basically a way of planning ahead for how to cope with problems should they arise. For example, what would you do if you start to experience a flashback while at the grocery store? How would you cope with intrusive thoughts while in a business meeting?...
Meet Laurie Hernandez Laurie Hernadez is an Olympic gymnast. In 2016, she won a gold medal for the team event and a silver medal on the balance beam. After the Olympics, she took some time off from gymnastics and appeared on Dancing with Stars, which she won. She starred in an animated series on Nickelodeon called, Middle School Moguls. She’s also a New York Times bestselling author. She returned to gymnastics in 2018 with the hope of going to the Olympics....
There are ways to get around these challenges, though, by working with your doctor or pharmacist and by being open to avenues of depression treatment other than antidepressants. Split Pills It’s sometimes less expensive to buy a medication in a higher dose than the one you’ve been prescribed. If that drug comes in a form that can physically be split in half, it may be worth it to ask your doctor if this is an option for you....
We have certain expectations of trust and closeness toward family members. It can be more than merely disappointing to realize that this may not be possible with all family members. The Stress of Family Disputes Unresolved family conflicts bring additional stress, particularly at family gatherings. Past unresolved conflicts can become the elephant in the room, felt by everyone, but not directly addressed. This can be stressful for everyone before and during the family gatherings, sometimes leaving a lasting sense of stress afterward as well....
On the other hand, you may be concerned that a loved one has stopped using the app and want to check in with them. Whatever the reason, you can use a few different methods to determine whether someone has uninstalled WhatsApp. Method 1: Check the “last seen” status To check the “last seen” status on WhatsApp, follow these steps: It’s worth noting that the “last seen” status is not always an accurate indicator of whether someone has uninstalled WhatsApp....
This article will show you how to create and loop an Instagram story in just a few simple steps. So if you’re ready to take your Instagram game to the next level, let’s get started! Preparation Before you start creating your looping Instagram story, there are a few things you’ll need to do to prepare. First, ensure you have your device’s latest version оf the Instagram app. To check for updates, go to the App Store (for iOS users) or Google Play Store (for Android users) and search for Instagram....
Learning how to overcome an addiction is important for anyone experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), or behavioral addiction. While challenging, recognizing that there is a problem and learning more about the process of quitting are important first steps in recovery. This article discusses what you will need to do to overcome an addiction and offers tips that can help. It also covers the symptoms of withdrawal that you might experience and some of the effective treatment options that are available....
Expose Your Teen to Social Situations Although it may be tempting to be overprotective or to shelter your adolescent, it’s important to provide her with confidence-building experiences and to not let him avoid situations that make him anxious. Gradual exposure to new social experiences will help her build social skills and feel more confident in her abilities. This will inherently involve some pushing beyond his comfort zone, but that should, of course, be approached in a measured way....
Research articles can be complex and may seem daunting, especially to beginners who have no experience reading or writing this type of paper. Learning how to read this type of writing is mostly a matter of experience, but utilizing a few simple tactics can make this process much easier. Understand the Structure of a Journal Article At first glance, a journal article may seem to be a confusing collection of unfamiliar terminology and complicated tables....
Or for some of you, perhaps you are in a long-term marriage that is worth reviving and you just need pointers on how to jumpstart it. Either way, you’re looking to rekindle those special feelings between the both of you. Here’s what to keep in mind if you desire to rekindle a relationship with someone you were fond of, dated, lived with or were married to before. And, for those of you currently hanging in there with a challenging relationship but are still committed to it, here’s how to get the relationship back on track....
What Is a Mental Health Day? A mental health day for children is similar to those that adults take for work. Children stay home from school that day to reduce stress, take care of their mental health and prevent burning out. It provides an opportunity for them to focus on recharging, recovering from overwhelming stresses, clearing their minds, and resting their bodies. It’s important to consider a few key things when deciding whether your child should take a mental health day....
Such symptoms make it difficult for people with this condition to stay on task and finish projects at school, at work, and at home. But using a daily planner can help. Why Use a Daily Planner If You Have ADHD Mastering the art of using a daily time planner is a simple yet powerful skill when you have ADHD. It can often be an important tool for managing your life and your ADHD....
Researchers looked at the perceptions of aging among 244 middle-aged and older adults, focusing on optimism and self-efficacy. Both of those are geared toward the future, according to study co-author Karen Hooker, PhD, in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. For instance, optimism is about expecting good things will happen and self-efficacy is related to believing in your control over those events. Researchers found a considerable difference in potential health outcomes between those who felt pessimistic and had less self-efficacy and those who felt optimistic and had more....
What we didn’t picture was getting tired in the middle of the afternoon, being bogged down with responsibilities, and having to eat healthy food to keep our bodies healthy. In addition to these daily inconveniences, it’s harder than ever before to reach milestones of adulthood, such as being able to buy a house, than it was for previous generations—especially without help from parents. If you think growing up sounds like a lousy thing to do, you’re far from alone....
However, in some cases, people actually do hate their mothers, sometimes for good reason. This can be a difficult situation to be in, because mothers are typically characterized as warm, caring, and nurturing. People sometimes feel hatred for their mothers if they fail to meet their expectations of what a mother should be, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University, New York City. Below, Romanoff unpacks the complex reasons why you might hate your mom....
Most research pertaining to ADHD focuses on children and adolescents. However, ADHD symptoms do persist throughout an individual’s life producing limitations in social functioning, professional obligations, and relationships, but managing symptoms lessen these effects. There are a variety of treatment methods that have shown benefit for individuals with ADHD, such as pharmaceuticals, psychotherapies, behavioral therapies, healthy lifestyle habits, and complementary alternative medicine (CAM). CAM therapies are often explored as part of a holistic approach for those with ADHD, which can also include behavioral or lifestyle interventions, such as dietary changes....
Journaling is often simply an outpouring of whatever thoughts and feelings the person is experiencing that day. However, tackling specific topics such as those listed here can help address specific issues or break through a case of writer’s block. Topics for Writing About Your Recovery Write a ‘goodbye letter’ to your eating disorder. A ‘goodbye letter’ to an eating disorder is a popular assignment among many therapists and can be an important piece of recovery when the person writing it is truly committed to it....
