As with all prescription drugs, nortriptyline comes with the risk of certain side effects. Here’s a guide to what you need to watch out for when taking this medication. Side Effects of Nortriptyline Like other medications, nortriptyline can have potential side effects. Not everyone will experience all of these side effects, and the severity can vary from one person to the next. Common Side Effects The most common side effects of nortriptyline include:...

Smoker’s flu refers to the physical effects of detoxing from nicotine and the chemicals in cigarettes and tobacco products. These symptoms can mimic those of an illness. Most former smokers are familiar with these common symptoms of withdrawal. This article discusses the symptoms of smoker’s flu, what causes the symptoms, and how to cope with flu-like symptoms when you are quitting smoking. Symptoms of Smoker’s Flu Quitter’s flu is characterized by a number of common symptoms....

Although they know their fear is unreasonable, they can’t seem to do anything to stop it, so they either avoid these situations altogether or get through them while feeling intense anxiety and distress. In this way, social anxiety disorder extends beyond everyday shyness and can be extremely impairing. This article explains the common symptoms of social anxiety disorder. It also describes potential complications and how symptoms may present differently in children....

Social anxiety disorder involves an intense fear or phobia of social and performance situations. Although most teenagers go through periods of normal anxiety related to the changes that go along with adolescence, those with SAD experience fear that is out of proportion to the situations that they face. Types Children and teenagers can be diagnosed with a more generalized form of social anxiety disorder or with the performance-only specifier (only performance situations cause anxiety)....

Having a superiority complex is quite common, according to Dr. Daramus. In fact, according to a 2013 study, most people are biased toward themselves and would rate themselves as superior to the average person. This article explores the characteristics, effects, potential causes, and diagnosis of a superiority complex as well as some coping mechanisms that may be helpful. Characteristics of a Superiority Complex These are some of the characteristics of a superiority complex, according to Dr....

Hundreds of synthetic cannabinoids exist and the effects can be unpredictable and even life-threatening. Also Known As: There are countless fake weed products being sold as herbal smoking blends, legal bud, herbal smoke, marijuana alternatives, fake weed, or herbal buds. This makes it difficult for parents and other adults to identify them. Some of the brand names include Blaze, Blueberry Haze, Dank, Demon Passion Smoke, Genie, Hawaiian Hybrid, K2, Magma, Ninja, Nitro, Ono Budz, Panama Red Ball, Puff, Sativah Herbal Smoke, Skunk, Spice, Ultra Chronic, and Voodoo Spice....

So we checked out the best podcasts in the psychology space to help you decide which ones are best suited to your interests. On Human Behavior Have you ever wondered why people do the things they do? Or do you question how colors, the weather, or other people affect your decisions? These are the types of things you’ll learn when you listen to podcasts on human behavior. You’ll discover how humans are influenced by their environment, their emotions, and their basic needs....

Often, the decision comes down to which side effects are associated with the medication you’ve been prescribed and how it affects you personally. For example, if your doctor has prescribed you Prozac (fluoxetine), some of the most common side effects include insomnia, agitation, nausea, and vomiting. If you are experiencing insomnia, take your medication in the morning. If you have nausea, it would be better to take it at night....

These staggering numbers do not include the cost of diverting company resources, that could be used for other purposes, toward addressing substance abuse issues. Nor does it include the “pain and suffering” aspects, which cannot be measured in economic terms. Problems Caused in the Workplace In addition to deaths and accidents, absenteeism and loss of production, other problems that alcohol and drug abuse can cause on the job include:...

A family’s love psychologically grounds you and provides a framework for future relationships. It enables you to form secure attachments. Securely attached children feel safe and cared for. If you had secure bonds, your parents were likely responsive and fulfilled your needs when you were young. Having positive attachments and feeling cared for by your loved ones leads to higher social functioning later on. A child with secure attachments also can more easily form healthy ties with others when they grow up and throughout their future....

A toxic work environment has also been linked to insufficient sleep, which increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, and over time has been associated with a shortened lifespan. Not to mention the economic impact that the poor mental health of its employees has on companies and organizations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), five of the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide are mental health-related and the estimated cost to the global economy is approximately US $1 trillion per year in lost productivity:...

Also considered a relaxation technique, massage therapy may be able to help reduce tension and elicit feelings of calm and deep relaxation. Additionally, massage may be able to curb feelings of fear and anxiety and assist in managing other panic disorder symptoms. Types of Therapeutic Massage There are many different kinds of massage offered by massage therapists. Depending on the style, massages often vary in pressure and muscle group focus....

If a working mom is preoccupied and stressed, she may be less efficient at her job and possibly prone to mistakes that need correcting or more likely to have a slower rate of productivity. If her child is feeling stressed and out-of-sorts, there’s more potential for further conflicts, hurt feelings and difficulty during the day. Ultimately, stress management is for the moms as well as kids who feel their stress, too....

People with social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, feel intensely self-conscious and tend to avoid social interaction. Agoraphobics are afraid of places or situations that make them feel trapped, alone, and helpless. Specific phobia is a fear of a specific object or situation (for example, a fear of dogs or thunder). All phobias are a form of anxiety disorder, so most medications address that issue. Antidepressants (SSRIs) for Social Phobia Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are a group of antidepressants effective for treating anxiety, social phobia, and agoraphobia....

Opioid addiction has become a serious global problem, with opioid epidemics occurring in the United States and other parts of the world. Prescription opioid painkiller addiction has a lot in common with heroin addiction, but there are important differences that influence the kind of treatment that will be most effective. Opioid addiction is one of the most challenging addictions to overcome, but there are treatment options available that can help with the physical, psychological, and social aspects of substance use disorders....

And while different medications, therapies and treatments may be effective, some of the most helpful treatments for depression include consistent self-care and self-compassion. This includes letting loved ones who want to help you do so when they otherwise might be worried about saying or doing the wrong thing. Read on to find some of the ways that you can cope with treatment-resistant depression emotionally, physically and socially, as well as tips for those wanting to help loved ones....

Overview Illynogophobia is related to acrophobia, the fear of heights, but is not the same. Those with acrophobia are literally afraid of being at a significant height. The difference is subtle, and a trained clinician can make a proper diagnosis. Most people report some level of discomfort with heights. Gibson and Walk’s famous 1960 “Visual Cliff” experiments, detailed in “Acrophobia,” showed that babies are reluctant to cross a thick pane of glass covering an apparent drop....