What Is Xanax? Xanax is an anti-anxiety drug belonging to a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. These medications are also called tranquilizers due to their sedative and calming effects. Other commonly prescribed benzodiazepines include Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam). Xanax can help reduce the severity of anxiety and panic attacks. Xanax can also be prescribed to manage anxiety in other conditions such as depressive and bipolar disorders....

Side effects with Zyprexa are possible (as with most medicines), but its benefits may outweigh the side effects for you. Before you decide if Zyprexa is the best choice for your needs, learn more about how it is used, the potential side effects, and any precautions you should consider. What Is Zyprexa? Zyprexa is FDA-approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, for manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, and for maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder....

This article discusses the signs that you or your partner might be having an emotional affair. It also explores the impact this may have on your relationship with your partner. What Is an Emotional Affair? Emotional affairs usually begin as friendships. Some platonic relationships can slowly morph into deep emotional friendships. When you find this other person attractive or when you share sexual chemistry, you face a slippery slope pulling you away from your marriage....

This article discusses the connection between ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria, as well as how to treat RSD and support someone with this symptom. The Connection Between ADHD and RSD Although limited research presently exists on RSD and its link to ADHD, research shows that people with ADHD tend to feel emotions more intensely than people without ADHD, and this contributes to emotional dysregulation. Difficulty regulating strong emotions can contribute to RSD....

The Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder in BPD There is a remarkable overlap between substance abuse disorders and borderline personality disorder. One recent study found that about 78% of adults who have been diagnosed with BPD will also have a co-occurring substance use disorder at some time in their lives, meaning the symptoms and course of BPD and the substance use disorder occur at the same time. Studies have also shown that alcohol use disorders are 3....

Simple Explanation They also activate an emotional response in the amygdala of the brain, such as fear of the threat. At the same time, they have effects on attention and other cognitive functions, and can lead to increased aversive long-term memories. You are ready to fight or flee and you are more likely to remember the threat to react to it in the future. Technical Explanation As the stress response is triggered and the body’s sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is activated, the adrenal glands release stress hormones like cortisol, while the sympathetic-adrenomedullary axis (SAM) is also triggered to release catecholamines....

Either way, work anxiety can have negative effects. Likewise, it must be addressed to prevent poor outcomes both for employees and organizations. Signs of Work Anxiety Although there is no work anxiety disorder, there are certain symptoms that are common in terms of anxiety disorders and anxiety in general. Below is a list of these symptoms: Excessive or irrational worrying Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Exaggerated startle reaction Feeling jittery Tiredness or fatigue Feeling like there’s a lump in your throat Shaking or trembling Dry mouth Sweating A pounding/racing heart...

Whether or not your symptoms are predictable, their intensity may affect your ability to carry out your usual employment duties. This may mean taking a temporary medical leave of absence from work. What Is FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act took effect in 1993. It requires employers to allow eligible employees an unpaid leave of absence for up to 12 workweeks in a year for any of the following reasons:...

When you have symptoms of mental illness, however, diagnosis and treatment can be a far more complex process. Promising research is being done, but we don’t yet have a simple blood test that can diagnose depression. Initial Steps If you have symptoms of depression and go to your doctor, the process of getting the correct diagnosis and finding a treatment that works for you may take several steps and require the expertise of more than one type of healthcare provider....

Now is a time of overwhelming stress. Turning to food is a reasonable coping strategy, as long as it is not your only one. There are different strategies that may help you cope with the stress of the pandemic and the emotional eating that may occur as a result. Tough Times The age of coronavirus is a tough one. The world hasn’t experienced a pandemic like this since 1918. No one alive is prepared to deal with this, and no one knows what to expect....

-Sarah, 66 Those initials stand for things like Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Ultimately, most of them offer the same types of services. So, unless you’re really interested in doing so, you don’t necessarily need to understand all those titles. Instead, stay focused on finding a licensed mental health professional that you feel you can connect with. Types of Treatment Getting past the initials is only the first step, however....

—Marion, 64 But you’re not obligated to help. She’s an adult, and it’s up to her to take care of herself and her children. The key is to recognize that your assistance is a choice. You can help her because you want to—not because you have to. Decide Together What You Want to Offer It’s important that you and your husband are on the same page regarding how much time and money you’re going to give your daughter....

“In attachment-based therapy, therapists work with people who need help rebuilding trust in relationships, especially because people with dysregulation of attachment tend to fall into difficult interpersonal relationships,” notes Dr. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, co-founder and chief clinical officer of Charlie Health. It’s almost like switching to a new narrator in your mind. One who is more loving of yourself and believes in you—versus one that fosters fearful thoughts of others abandoning, hurting, or disappointing you....

The researchers asked kids between the ages of 13 and 16 to watch various video recordings of a parent listening to a teen share something important. The results showed that the video of a parent listening attentively, rather than in a distracted way, made teens feel better about opening up. Here’s what the research shows about how attentive listening can help parents build better relationships with their teens. The Study For this study, researchers from the University of Reading and the University of Haifa worked with around 1,000 teens living in the U....

Having bipolar disorder with anxious distress simply means you have bipolar disorder, plus anxiety that interferes with your life. Your condition, however, doesn’t meet the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder. Overview Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals use the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to attach an official diagnosis to your condition. In this case, bipolar disorder is the diagnosis, and “with anxious distress” is what’s called a specifier....

While very few researchers have studied BPD and its effects on sexuality, more and more work is suggesting that people with BPD can experience several key difficulties with sex. Attitudes About Sex Research has demonstrated that women with BPD tend to have more negative attitudes about sex. For example, women with BPD report having a greater number of mixed feelings about sexual relations, and are also more likely to feel pressured to have sex with their sexual partners....

Bowen created this approach to therapy aimed at fostering healthy communication between family members, breaking toxic or harmful patterns, and developing healthy differentiation and autonomy among each individual within the family unit. Bowenian family therapy uses an intergenerational lens to identify these patterns and communication techniques to promote healthy boundaries and relationships within the family. Types of Bowenian Family Therapy As the name implies, Bowenian family therapy typically involves multiple family members working together to address family conflicts and improve relationships within the family unit....