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Empty Nest Syndrome and Its Impact on Mental Health
Empty Nest Syndrome and Its Impact on Mental Health As parents, one of the hardest situations to deal with is seeing your children live their own lives. This simply means that they may not need you anymore most of the time because they are learning to be independent, responsible, and mature individuals. Dealing with empty nest syndrome is never easy and, most times, can be really painful. Definition Empty nest syndrome is a term used to describe the intricate web of emotions that parents experience when their children leave the family home. This significant life transition often takes place when […]
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Self-Sabotage: How to Stop It
Self-Sabotage: How to Stop It Have you ever found yourself working towards an important goal only to fail spectacularly due to a silly mistake? Alternatively, do you often feel stressed and anxious when trying to achieve something significant? As a result, you may become increasingly frustrated, discouraged, and angry with yourself. These feelings create a cycle that hampers your progress and prevents you from taking the necessary steps forward. These signs are commonly associated with self-sabotage. Self-sabotage can erode your self-confidence and self-esteem and impact your relationships with others. Each time you experience a failed attempt at reaching your desired […]
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Causes and Symptoms
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Causes and Symptoms Not a lot of people are aware that there is such a thing as rejection sensitive dysphoria. There are actually people who are hurt intensely and deeply when they experience rejection. Rejection happens when we try to connect with someone but they say no to our request or offer. It is something everyone goes through in their lives. It can occur when we do not get the job we want, get turned down for a date, or have a friendship or romantic relationship come to an end. The severity of rejections can vary. Sometimes, […]
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Morning Anxiety: What It Is and How to Manage It
Morning Anxiety: What It Is and How to Manage It Experiencing occasional morning anxiety due to stress about upcoming tasks or responsibilities is a common occurrence for many of us. However, if this anxiety becomes a frequent and persistent presence, interfering with our daily functioning, it may be good to consider seeking therapy to address it. Recognizing the impact it has on our overall well-being and understanding when additional support is necessary can be crucial in managing and alleviating morning anxiety. What is morning anxiety? While “morning anxiety” is not a clinical term. It commonly describes the experience of waking […]
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Psychotic Depression: Causes and Symptoms
Psychotic Depression: Causes and Symptoms In certain instances, individuals grappling with severe depression may encounter hallucinations and delusional thinking. When these symptoms coexist with depression, the condition is termed psychotic depression. Studies suggest that approximately 0.4% of adults, regardless of age, are affected by psychotic depression. However, the prevalence appears to be higher among individuals aged 60 and above, with up to 3% of this population experiencing this condition. These statistics highlight that it, although relatively rare in the general adult population, may have a greater impact on older individuals. Understanding the prevalence rates helps shed light on the significance […]
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Highly Sensitive People
Highly Sensitive People: More Prone to Depression and Anxiety Highly sensitive people (HSP) perceives the world in a unique way due to a biological difference they are born with. They have heightened awareness of subtleties and engage in deep information processing. This brings about creativity and insight, but it also makes them more susceptible to stress and feeling overwhelmed compared to others. What is a highly sensitive person? A highly sensitive person processes information at a deep level, including emotions, thoughts, and sensory input. This heightened sensitivity makes them more physically and emotionally reactive compared to others. This trait, known […]
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Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder: Signs and Symptoms Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that involves strong emotional reactions that frequently culminate in episodes of rage, depression, impulsive and destructive choices, as well as difficulties in relationships. Recent studies indicate that around 1.6% of the general population experiences this condition. While BPD is relatively well-known in mental health circles, there is another lesser-known subtype called quiet borderline personality disorder. How does quiet BPD differ from other forms of BPD? What is quiet borderline personality disorder? Quiet borderline personality disorder is a variant of BPD characterized by individuals channeling their […]
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People Pleasing: Does It Affect Mental Health?
People Pleasing: Does It Affect Mental Health? While people-pleasing is not recognized as an official mental health disorder, it is a common condition observed in many individuals today, and it frequently gives rise to emotional and mental health issues. A people-pleaser is someone who constantly strives to satisfy others, even at the expense of their own well-being. Many people-pleasers possess a high level of empathy and genuine compassion. However, for them, the problem runs deeper than a simple desire to be kind and thoughtful. Although being kind and accommodating is generally positive, going to extreme lengths to please others can […]
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TikTok and Mental Health Among Teens
TikTok and Mental Health Among Teens TikTok is a really popular app where people can make and share videos. It’s especially popular among young people, with over a billion users from around the world. Many of these users are between 10 and 29 years old. TikTok is now even more popular than Instagram among teenagers between 12 and 17 years old, and about 63% of them use it every week. Data provided by the World Health Organization reveals that in 2021, 1 out of every 7 adolescents aged 10 to 19 faced mental health difficulties. The rising popularity of TikTok […]
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PTSD Among Veterans: How to Manage It
PTSD Among Veterans: How to Manage It Between 2008 and 2017, more than 60,000 veterans in the United States died by suicide. Those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Approximately 12 to 20% of veterans are estimated to have PTSD. This rate is higher than that of civilians due to exposure to life-threatening situations related to combat, war, and a high incidence of sexual trauma within the military. It is possible that there are cases of PTSD that go unreported because of ignorance, shame, or fear. That is why it is important […]
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Health Anxiety: What Is It and How to Treat It?
Health Anxiety: What Is It and How to Treat It? Many of us experience concerns regarding our health occasionally. However, for certain people, this worry persists and transforms into a significant issue on its own. They spend their time thinking about what is happening to their bodies. They fear that they have an illness that they have overlooked. Some people have health anxiety when they are getting older or when someone they know suddenly dies. What is health anxiety? Health anxiety is a condition characterized by excessive and illogical concern about potentially having a severe medical illness. It is also […]
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Ask for Help with Depression: Reasons People Don’t
Ask for Help with Depression: Reasons People Don’t There are so many reasons people don’t ask for help with depression. Dealing with this condition can be difficult and exhausting. They know that nothing in life seems better, and you are constantly worried, stressed, lonely, and sad. When you suspect that you have depression, the first thing in your mind is to keep it to yourself. Admitting that you may be struggling with this condition makes it more real and scary. You think that dealing with it on your own can make it go away and is easier. However, asking for […]
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Severe Anxiety: How to Cope with It
Severe Anxiety: How to Cope with It At some point in our lives, we all experience anxiety. It is a normal human reaction to certain situations. However, once it starts to disrupt and affect your daily routine and life, in general, seeking treatment is the best way to manage it. Severe anxiety causes individuals to experience excessive and persistent anxiety that extends beyond typical concerns related to daily stressors, such as work or personal life challenges. The fear associated with these disorders can be all-encompassing and uncontrollable, which significantly impacts the affected person’s ability to function. Anxiety disorders are one […]
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Unipolar Depression: What Is It?
Unipolar Depression: What Is It? Unipolar depression, a severe mental health condition, impacts 8.4% of the American population. Studies show that it is a more common mental health issue among women than men and younger adults (18–25 years old) than older adults. In 2020, there were 14.8 million adults who experienced a severe episode of unipolar disorder, and of those diagnosed, 66% received treatment. What is unipolar depression? Unlike bipolar depression, which involves frequent mood swings between manic and depressive states, unipolar depression mainly focuses on negative emotions and thoughts experienced by those affected. Unipolar depression is characterized by a […]
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Sleep Anxiety: How to Manage It?
Sleep Anxiety: How to Manage It? Sleep problems are one of the most common symptoms of anxiety. They have a hard time falling asleep and getting the much needed rest. In the United States, anxiety is the most frequently occurring mental health condition. What is sleep anxiety? Sleep anxiety is the constant feeling of fear or worry about the act of falling asleep. People who are having this kind of problem often find themselves having difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, some people may experience a specific fear of sleep known as somniphobia. Those with this fear […]
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Acupuncture for Depression: Is It Effective?
Acupuncture for Depression: Is It Effective? If you struggle with depression, you know how important it is to seek treatment. Medications and therapy are a big help, but sometimes it takes time for them to work. You also feel frustrated about the pace of your progress or the possibility of a relapse. In addition, many patients do not respond to medications or psychotherapy. This is the reason some people turn to alternative treatments such as acupuncture for depression to manage symptoms. Depression affects 16.1 million adults in the country. It is the leading cause of disability among people aged […]
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Situational Depression and What It Means
Situational Depression and What It Means Experiencing difficulty adapting to a particular situation or event in life, such as the passing or sickness of a loved one, losing employment, or facing financial troubles, can result in situational depression. It is important to understand what this type of depression entails, ways to overcome it, and preventative measures you can take. What is situational depression? Situational depression is a form of depression that arises due to short-term stress and links to a specific traumatic event or sequence of events. This type of depression falls under the category of adjustment disorders and can […]
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Depression After Surgery
Depression After Surgery Undergoing surgery can have a significant impact on a person’s life, whether it is to address an urgent medical condition or to improve their appearance and emotional well-being. However, not many people are aware that depression after surgery is real. The hardest part of undergoing surgery is dealing with recovery and the possible onset of postoperative depression. In 2015, a study revealed that following a surgical procedure, around 24% of patients were diagnosed with depression, while 40% were diagnosed with anxiety. Knowing the reason behind depression after surgery and learning how to handle it can help you […]
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Valentine’s Day Depression and How to Deal with It
Dealing with Valentine’s Day Depression Valentine’s Day is often considered a “cruel holiday” for many individuals. Despite being a day meant to celebrate love, it can trigger feelings of loneliness and depression for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re single and feeling lonely, in an unhealthy relationship, have lost a loved one, or feel unloved, Valentine’s Day can serve as a painful reminder of what is missing. Even if you do not understand why you are feeling down, or if you are trying to support a loved one who is feeling depressed, the emotions brought on by this holiday can […]
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Free-Floating Anxiety and What It Means
Free-Floating Anxiety and What It Means Free-floating anxiety is connected to fear and the activation of the body’s fight-or-flight response. Fear is actually a normal and beneficial response. This is because it is a biological process that allows you to quickly respond to potential threats. Without fear and anxiety, you may be more susceptible to dangerous situations and have difficulty reacting promptly to them. Anxiety disorder may be diagnosed when fear becomes excessive, persistent, and distressing and is not proportionate to the perceived threat. If you experience anxiety even in the absence of any identifiable danger, this is known as […]
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Learning the Stages of Depression
Learning the Stages of Depression Stages of depression exist, just like grief. Depression, commonly referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a widespread mental health issue in the US. In 2020, about 21 million adults (8.4% of the population) had at least one episode of depression. These episodes can significantly affect people’s daily lives, hindering their ability to work, study, and participate in other activities. What are the five stages of depression? Depression impacts people differently, many experts believe that it follows a pattern similar to the stages of grief. The grief cycle, as proposed by Swiss-American […]
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Sustainable Self-Care Ideas to Prevent Depression
Sustainable Self-Care Ideas to Prevent Depression Sustainable self-care ideas to prevent depression helps maintain both our physical and mental well-being. It involves actively taking steps to improve our emotional and physical stamina, boost our self-esteem, and develop resilience. Self-care is especially important during times of high stress, as it helps us proactively take care of our mental and physical health. It is known to help lower risk of depression or anxiety. Practicing self-care involves dedicating time to activities that are important to us without neglecting other important aspects of our lives. It also means maintaining a positive outlook, […]
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How an Unhappy Marriage Affects Your Mental Health
How an Unhappy Marriage Affects Your Mental Health Marriage can bring immense joy to one’s life. Having a loving and trusting relationship can be one of the best things in life. However, it is not always free from life’s difficulties and challenges. The sad part is that an unhappy marriage can cause significant strain on the marriage and lead to depression and anxiety. Many of these couples turn to marriage counseling to help them figure out what is wrong with their union. While marriage is generally associated with positive effects on well-being, troubled relationships can have a significant negative […]
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What to Do When You Cannot Afford Therapy
What to Do When You Cannot Afford Therapy It is never easy to convince yourself that you need mental health help. Some people feel ashamed and scared to visit therapists near me to manage their symptoms. Many people continue to struggle in life despite serious mental illness because treatment is expensive. Cost is the primary reason people do not seek mental health services. In a recent survey, around 50% of American adults undergoing therapy worry about its long-term affordability and will have to stop seeing their therapist if their expenses go up. One third of the respondents shared that they […]
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Mental Health Tips for the New Year
Mental Health Tips for the New Year Time sure flies so fast. In just a few days, we are going to welcome a brand new year. We could not help but have mixed emotions as we are given another 365 days to be better, happier, and healthier. It does not matter if we are ready or not; we all have to move forward and just be more hopeful and grateful for another round of opportunities. As we end this year and embrace tomorrow, let us not forget to prepare our minds for what is about to happen in the next […]
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When Kindness Becomes Too Much
When Kindness Becomes Too Much We all have this idea that one way to survive life is through kindness. Kindness is more than a behavior. It is channeling other values that would make us better people. Through kindness we learn to be compassionate, generous, considerate, and helpful. Many people believe that if they are kind, they have a higher chance of going to heaven or of being forgiven of their faults. We have different thoughts about and reasons why we need to be kind. But it always boils down to one result: it makes us feel good and happy. But […]
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Children’s and Teen’s Risk of Suicide Increases during School Days
Children’s and Teen’s Risk of Suicide Increases during School Days School is a place where learning happens, new friendships blossom, and a positive mindset develops. It should keep our children happy and safe. Unfortunately, this has been challenged now. We were heartbroken and devastated when we heard news of school shootings. Up to this day, we are hoping that certain steps will be taken so that it will never happen again. However, our fear for our children’s safety escalated when we were faced with another concerning issue: suicide. An analysis was published that claimed that children and teens’ risk […]
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Mental Health Issues among LGBTQIA+ Youth
Mental Health Issues among LGBTQIA+ Youth Many LGBTQIA+ youth are typically happy, especially now that society is more accepting and understanding of them. They continue to get good grades in school and help out in their community. It is easier for them to enjoy life and to be better individuals because they are socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically safe and supported. However, LGBTQIA+ youth have a higher risk of experiencing mental health issues. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 34 in the country. According to a 2016 study, LGBTQIA+ individuals are three times […]
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Can Religion Help with Depression
Can Religion Help with Depression For many people, their religion defines them. It is an essential aspect of their lives that leads them to what is right and true. It may be difficult to comprehend, but religion is the only way for some people to survive. They believe that only through their faith are they able to overcome any problems, including the idea that religion can help with depression. People struggling with depression usually turn to their religion to seek enlightenment and peace. They assume that their suffering is a result of a lack of faith or God is testing […]
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Measuring Progress in Marriage after Therapy
Measuring Progress in Marriage after Therapy Married couples turn to therapy for a number of reasons. Attending couples counseling or therapy can be time-consuming and expensive but, if it is the only way to mend a broken marriage, then it is worth a try. The only question now is, how would you measure progress in your marriage after therapy? Do you keep tabs on making sure that your spouse is religiously following what your therapist’s advice? What are the signs that both of you are on the road to a happier married life? When you and your spouse finally decide […]
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