Without the right levels of GABA in your body, nerve cells are activated too often, making the symptoms of conditions like social anxiety disorder (SAD) even more intense. This article covers what GABA is, its relation to social anxiety, and whether GABA supplements can help decrease anxiety. The Link Between GABA and Social Anxiety GABA is called an inhibitory neurotransmitter because it blocks certain messages sent from nerve cells to the brain....

PTSD and BPD Co-Occurrence Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) commonly co-occur. Between 25% and 60% of people with BPD also have PTSD—a rate that is much higher than what is seen in the general population. Both BPD and PTSD are believed to stem from the experience of traumatic events. The thoughts, feelings, and behaviors seen in BPD might be the result of childhood trauma. A person who experienced childhood trauma is at an increased risk for developing PTSD....

History of the Visual Cliff In order to investigate depth perception, psychologists E.J. Gibson and R.D. Walk developed the visual cliff test to use with human infants and animals. Earlier research had revealed that infants will respond to various depth cues even before they are able to crawl. Depth cues allow people to detect depth in a visual scene. These can include both monocular cues such as relative size and overlap, or binocular cues such as retinal disparity....

Brain imaging research has shown that the prefrontal cortex (in the front of the brain) and regions of the cerebellum (in the lower back of the brain) are particularly vulnerable to the effects of long-term alcohol abuse. This means that heavy alcohol use over a long period of time will damage regions of the brain that control executive function (the prefrontal cortex) and balance and postural stability (the cerebellum). Alcohol can also cause damage to the white matter of the brain....

For example, major depressive disorder, often simply referred to as depression, can be challenging to treat. Unfortunately, some do not experience relief from medication and psychotherapy. However, treatment-resistant depression can benefit from deep brain stimulation. Experiencing severe depression can be a painful, isolating, and frustrating journey. If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in how recent innovations in mental health care can alleviate even the most persistent depressive symptoms. Read on to see if this treatment could be a fit for you or a loved one....

This means most people are close to someone who has experienced depression at some point during their lives. Unlike some other illnesses, depression isn’t always something you can easily spot. Unless they are willing to talk about how they are feeling, you may not even be able to tell that a loved one is depressed unless you are familiar with some of the common symptoms of the condition. Even if other family members are not aware of a loved one’s depression, it doesn’t mean that their symptoms don’t have an impact....

In fact, stay-at-home orders and shelter-in-place options have become life-threatening for many people; women and children in particular. Their physical and mental health is being compromised every day in the very place where they should feel safest—their homes. An Increase in Violence There has been a huge surge in domestic violence cases worldwide. The United Nations reports that nearly every country is showing an increase. For instance, in Malaysia, calls have doubled, and in France, they are up 32%....

It’s risky to cite statistics on sexual satisfaction for a few reasons. This is because much of the data is from self-reported information. We really aren’t 100% confident about the accuracy of the results. While it is important to have an initial reference point for different groups of people, it is typically not what someone is really asking. People actually wish to know if their relationship is healthy. They are wondering if they are enough for their partner or if their partner is enough for them....

In this article, we’ll discuss the requirements for adding links on TikTok and offer tips for increasing your followers so you can take advantage of this feature. Whether you’re a newcomer to TikTok or an experienced user looking to expand your reach, this article will provide valuable insights on effectively using links on the platform. The benefits of adding links on TikTok One of the key benefits of adding links on TikTok is the potential to increase traffic to your website or other online presence....

This kind of fussy fault-finding usually involves petty, inconsequential issues or tasks. But if done on a regular basis, the ramifications to your union can be serious, ultimately tearing away at the bond in your relationship. Signs of Nitpicking Some signs of nitpicking in relationships include: Constantly pointing out trivial annoyancesExpressing excessive irritation about irrelevant detailsFussing over minor, unimportant thingsAccusing the other person of having flaws and faultsHaving excessively high expectationsBeing needlessly self-criticalComplaining excessivelyBeing overly sensitiveBringing up past behaviors to shame the other person...

“Personality is always going to be the most powerful thing in anything that is as polarizing as the pandemic became, so people are going to react based on their personality, perspective, and life experiences,” said Tracy Crossley, a Los Angeles-based behavioral relationship expert. How the Study Was Conducted Using social media, national media, academic and education networks, and professional organizations, researchers surveyed 101,005 participants from 55 countries to “assess participants’ own behaviors and perceptions of others’ behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis as the pandemic unfolded....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. When You Should Go to a Hospital You may choose to be hospitalized if you’re having symptoms that are putting you or others at risks, including: Mania Psychosis Suicidal urges Hospitalization can also be helpful if you’re finding yourself too ill to eat, bathe, or sleep properly. In addition, your doctor may recommend hospitalization when you’re making significant changes in your treatment plan that require close supervision....

If you’ve experienced frustration around having a lack of attention span, not achieving goals, or not knowing what to do with your life, you may be struggling with self-discipline. It takes some time to become more disciplined, but it’s worthwhile! How to Improve Your Discipline Wondering where to begin? Let’s break down how to become more self-disciplined step by step. You’ll begin by discerning how you work best—and worst—and by the time you get to the final step, you should see significant improvement in your level of self-discipline....

This article explores some of the characteristics of mature people, the benefits of this trait, and some steps you can take to be more mature. How to Be More Mature These are some steps you can take to be more mature, according to Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, and professor at Yeshiva University. Keep your commitments: Make it a point to keep the commitments you’ve made. Don’t be erratic or flaky....

If you experience social anxiety or are living with social anxiety disorder (SAD), your emotional stress and physical symptoms like muscle tension and a rapid heartbeat may feel heightened during social holidays like New Year’s Eve. But just because you’re ringing in the new year your own way doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Whether you’re spending New Year’s Eve alone because of social anxiety, because you’re far away from friends and family, or anything in between, here are 10 ways to prevent yourself from feeling down....

Luckily, there are ways to edit the tags on your Instagram posts even after they have been published. We will review the process of understanding Instagram’s tag limit and examine the two methods for editing tags on Instagram: deleting and reposting the picture or using a third-party app. You’ll be able to ensure your tags are accurate and effective in increasing your reach on Instagram. Understanding Instagram’s Tag Limit Instagram limits the number of tаgs you can use per post....

Except, sometimes those things can happen, and you do break up. If we only look at the divorce rate, research shows it is around 50% (although measuring divorce rates is more complex than comparing marriages to divorces in a single year). Because they are not as closely monitored, it is much more difficult to obtain rates on casual and common law partnerships that break up. Relationships end for a wide variety of reasons....

For some, memories fade away with time. However, especially if you have an anxiety condition such as social anxiety disorder (SAD) or a trauma-related disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it may feel like you’re constantly reliving moments from the past that you’d rather forget. For some, the sudden reappearance of certain memories can be deeply disturbing or even debilitating. This article discusses some of the steps you can take if you want to forget a memory—or lessen its impact, at least....

Living with panic disorder or agoraphobia can be difficult, but you can take steps to support your friend or loved as they cope with their symptoms. You may find the following tips helpful. The fear that a person with agoraphobia experiences is not just nervousness or feeling a little anxious. It is part of a biological and psychological process that is far beyond these limits and is often life-changing. Learn all that you can about these conditions....

Meet Jillian Michaels Jillian is a fitness expert and renowned life coach. Her fitness videos and apps have helped hundreds of millions of people get in shape around the globe. She is best known for her role as a coach on the TV show, The Biggest Loser, where she helped people lose weight week after week. She’s also a New York Times bestselling author and the host of a popular podcast called, “Keeping It Real....