While there are those who are indifferent or hard-hearted about others’ travails, some have an overabundance of empathy. They feel the hardships others are going through and this can take a toll on their well-being. What Is Empathy? Like the general population, scientists and psychologists do not agree on exactly what this concept of empathy is. Some insist it’s showing concern for someone else, others say it’s connecting deeply to fellow human souls, others say it’s a moral issue....

Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and trauma can cause intense and difficult feelings to build over time. At a certain point, it feels as if there is so much emotion and turmoil that it becomes overwhelming. People may even feel as if they are going to “explode” unless they find a way to release this pent-up emotion. Rather than venting these feelings inappropriately, the individual may instead release these feelings in another way, such as through physical activity or another stress-relieving activity....

Christian counseling can be embedded into one’s usual sessions with a therapist or psychologist if this arrangement has been discussed with the client and mental health professional. It can also be administered by a spiritual leader such as a pastor, minister, priest, etc. Religious counseling has been conducted by spiritual advisors for centuries, but it wasn’t introduced into psychotherapy until more recently. Ironically, the history of psychology actually began with theology....

What Are Clove Cigarettes? Produced in Indonesia and distributed worldwide, clove cigarettes are made from cloves—the dried, unopened flower buds from the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), which is native to Indonesia’s Maluku Islands. Cloves are most widely used as a cooking spice, and they lend their characteristic flavor and scent to clove cigarettes. The cigarettes are usually machine-rolled and come with and without filters. Ingredients in Clove Cigarettes Clove cigarettes typically contain 60% to 80% tobacco and 20% to 40% ground clove buds and clove oil....

Clowns date back to the jester or fool of ancient times. As time went on, the jester morphed into the trickster, a more sinister figure with intentions that were less than honorable. By the 1980s, clown phobia had reached a peak. Rumors of ritual abuse of children were rampant, and clowns figured heavily into many of the stories. Spontaneous reports of clown harassment began pouring in from children nationwide. Even urban legends began to focus on killer clowns lying in wait for hapless babysitters....

Some couples who are struggling (perhaps even thinking about divorce) agree to a trial separation. They hope that spending some time apart might help them come back together in a healthier way. Or if they’re considering divorce, they feel a trial separation could give them a little insight into what it would be like to live apart before making the decision. But many people argue that spending time apart is bound to break down an already strained relationship....

Sometimes a pediatrician or family practice doctor will diagnose an eating disorder after noticing symptoms within the course of a regular check-up or having questions brought up by the patient or his or her parent. On other occasions, a patient or his or her family will have concerns and schedule an assessment with a mental health professional. Is There a Test for Eating Disorders? While eating disorders are serious illnesses with physical complications, there is no laboratory test to screen for eating disorders....

When a person experiences dissociation, they become disconnected from their surroundings or from themselves. This reaction works to temporarily alleviate potentially overwhelming emotional experiences such as traumatic memories and may temporarily reduce feelings of shame, anxiety, or fear—but it doesn’t function as a healthy long-term fix. Dissociation related to anxiety may occur during a stressful, anxiety-inducing event or during or after a period of intense worry. Because dissociation is based in avoidance coping, it “works” in the short-term but has long-term negative consequences....

In a study recently published in the journal Memory, researchers found that people could recall things that happened to them from as far back at age 2.5 years old on average—about a year earlier than previously estimated. The research also suggests that there’s actually a “pool of potential memories” that people can pull from, rather than a fixed beginning, and you may be able to recall even older memories when interviewed repeatedly about them....

Learning more about the ESTJ personality type is also beneficial for increasing your recognition of how you interact with others. It may even help you choose a career that will play to your strengths and preferences. What Is the ESTJ Personality Type? ESTJs are often described as logical, take-charge kinds of people. They are assertive and concerned with making sure things run smoothly and according to the rules. ESTJs are also committed to traditions, standards, and laws....

However, some dictionaries have offered variations of the definition which can be confusing when used in the context of a mental illness. To complicate matters even further, a significant number of people diagnosed with bipolar euthymia will show signs of depression or anxiety, casting into doubt as to what the term actually means. Varying Definitions The confusion in the definition of euthymia begins with the root word itself. In Greek, the prefix eu- means “good or well,” while -thymia is derived from the Greek word “thymus,” meaning “mind....

What Are Excipients? Excipients are included in almost all prescription, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements. These ingredients may dyes, flavors, substances that function to bind the pills together, lubricants and preservatives. Some excipients help a drug to disintegrate into particles small enough to reach the bloodstream more quickly. Others protect the stability of the product so it will be at maximum effectiveness at the time of use (they function as preservatives)....

One important thing to note is that contemporary psychoanalytic theories of personality development have incorporated and emphasized ideas about internalized relationships and interactions and the complex ways in which we maintain our sense of self into the models that began with Freud. During the five psychosexual stages, which are the oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages, the erogenous zone associated with each stage serves as a source of pleasure....

Common Medications Children with ADHD fall into three categories: Primarily hyperactive-impulsivePrimarily inattentiveA combination of the two Although some people with ADHD “outgrow” the disease, it’s estimated that as many as 80% of people carry the condition through adulthood. Adults with ADHD are by and large not hyperactive and instead inattentive. Medications are a big part of treatment for both adults and children. The stimulants your doctor may prescribe include: Adderall and Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) Concerta (methylphenidate) Daytrana (methylphenidate) Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) Focalin and Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) Metadate CD (methylphenidate) Methylin and Methylin ER (methylphenidate) Ritalin and Ritalin LA (methylphenidate) Quillivant XR (methylphenidate) Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)...

Over time, two types of language were used to describe adoption-related topics: positive adoption language and honest adoption language. You can read ahead to learn why language matters in adoption-related discourse and the differences between honest adoption language and positive adoption language. Why Adoption-Related Language Matters While you might not think of adoptees as an underrepresented or marginalized group, the truth is that adoptees experience loss nearly upon birth or during childhood....