A psychological treatment called exposure therapy was created to assist people in facing their concerns. People who are afraid of anything usually steer clear of the things, people, or circumstances they dread. In the short term, this avoidance may lessen fearful sensations or anxiety, but in the long run, it may exacerbate them. Exposure therapy is designed …
Building and maintaining a strong relationship is a challenge for anyone. However, having ADHD can pose different sets of challenges. Understanding the effects of adult ADHD on relationships can help prevent broken relationships. Symptoms of Adult ADHD that Interfere with Relationships Adult ADHD can be tricky because symptoms vary from person-to-person. These specific symptoms can impact how …
Growing up, we often learn to associate food with comfort, a sensual physical experience that can always be depended on to provide immediate pleasure. This starts off very innocently. As babies, our moms would feed us milk to comfort our cries. As children, our dads would reward us with candy treats and cola for doing chores. Once …
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Stress – something everyone experiences during difficult times in their lives – such as when studying for a test, having an argument within a personal relationship, or even just trying to figure out what to wear to morning brunch with a friend. Many things can contribute to the feeling of stress. Although, how one faces …
Parenting is not an easy task for any individual, yet it can be described as one of the most rewarding journeys a person can embark. The very nature of parenting is to provide the utmost to the child, providing them with the tools to empower themselves emotionally, physically, socially, and mentally; shape them into adults; and bring about a better future …
Our attachment styles are formed as a result of our childhood experiences, and they determine our ways of interacting and behaving in relationships. During our adulthood, they determine the ways in which we get attached in romantic relationships. At the moment, psychologists recognize 4 attachment styles – anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure. The Secure Attachment Individuals with …
There is often stigma associated with people in relation to how many boundaries they have. For some, they seem “closed off” and “guarded” for having too many boundaries, while others seem like “open books” for having too few. While there might lie some truth in these statements, did you know that our childhood plays a …
We have all had that moment when a random stranger walks by or we enter a specific area with a distinct smell and ask the age-old question “what is that perfume called?” The usage of fragrances is not a new phenomenon, but it dives deeper into a complex mixture of how the human mind perceives …
Disconnecting from the world can feel like a safe haven when situations an individual endures become too much to handle. In fact, this is often what we, as fully functioning individuals, need – a nice small break to recharge. Yet, sometimes, this disconnection turns dysfunctional and internal to the point where it disrupts daily routines. …
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The phrase “fake it till you make it” may hold more truth to it than you think. According to recent research, smiling, even if only fake, can have a positive effect and, in layman terms, “trick” the brain into thinking that you are happy. This is something you might also have heard in introductory psychology courses, on mental health social media pages, and/or …
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