Enabling allows someone with an alcohol problem to continue their destructive behavior, secure in the knowledge that no matter how many mistakes they make, somebody will always be there to rescue them. What Is Enabling? What is the difference between helping and enabling? Helping is doing something for someone that they are not capable of doing themselves. Put simply, enabling creates an atmosphere in which the individual can comfortably continue their unacceptable behavior....

Find out how to set up your account to “private,” turning off push notifications, hiding your Last Active status, and disabling the Activity Status feature. Following these steps, you can enjoy much-needed time off from social media without worrying about your online presence. Setting Your Account to “Private” The first step in appearing offline on Instagram is to set your account to “private.” Only your approved followers can see your posts and activity on the app when your account is set to private....

According to the electronic health record platform SimplePractice, the average cost of a session in the United States varies from $100 to $200. This article details ways to afford therapy, including getting reimbursed by your health insurance. How Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy? Until recently, many health insurance plans in the United States excluded coverage of mental health care. Even if someone had health insurance, their plan might exclude therapy services....

As a person dealing with panic and anxiety, you may already be familiar with acting out of avoidance. These behaviors can have a negative impact on many aspects of your life, including your career, relationships, and personal interests or hobbies. You may find yourself avoiding job opportunities, social events, and even friendships in an attempt to keep your anxiety at bay. Effects of Avoidance Behaviors Aside from restricting your life, avoidance behaviors often have the opposite effect than what is desired....

Whether you’re trying to promote your music or want to share your current playlist with friends, being able to post a Spotify song on Instagram is a useful skill to have. Explanation of the process for sharing a Spotify song on Instagram Sharing a Spotify song on Instagram is fairly simple, as long as you have both the Spotify аnd Instagram apps installed on your device. Once you have located the song you want to share in the Spotify app, click on the “Three Dots” icon next to the title....

According to people like Elon Musk and Bill Gates it all comes down to taking control of your time and your schedule. For them, they use “micro-scheduling,” which involves scheduling their day in five-minute increments. While that type of detail might not be needed for the average person, there is still a lesson in there for all of us—taking control of your time by scheduling or breaking it into chunks or blocks makes you more productive....

One of the most useful features of WhatsApp is the ability tо view and manage your contact list, which makes it easy to see who you’ve been chatting with and how often. Viewing WhatsApp Contact List Managing your WhatsApp contact list is easy and straightforward. With these simple steps, you’ll be able to view, organize, and manage your contacts with ease. Conclusion Viewing and managing your WhatsApp contact list on both Android and iPhone devices is a simple and straightforward process....

Topiramate is used off-label for the treatment of alcohol use disorder, meaning that it is not FDA approved for this purpose. However, it is recommended in the 2015 United States Department of Veterans Affairs / Department of Defense Practice Guideline for the Management of Substance Use Disorders for people who have moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder. Topiramate and Alcohol Cravings Topamax has been shown to reduce alcohol cravings in people who have alcohol use disorder....

Molecular biologist Brian Dixon, PhD, and registered dietician John Bosse, both of whom work for USANA Health Sciences, explain how vitamins can affect stress levels. Vitamins help your body perform optimally and multivitamin supplements can help ensure you are also getting the dosages of each mineral that you need. It is important to remember that vitamins and minerals don’t work in isolation and consuming too much of one nutrient can have wide-reaching effects and actually become harmful....

Everyday glitches like these are impossible to avoid: We all have bad days and we all have very, very bad days. Sometimes we have entire weeks or months that are truly awful. But most of the time, the impact on our daily life is temporary. The tire gets fixed, the work shows up miraculously when we restart the computer, we’re able to transfer enough from savings to avoid an overdraft fee and all is well....

Difficulty regulating emotions combined with problems in impulse control can result in some major blow-ups. This can create a lot of stress and hurt feelings in relationships since the partner/spouse of the ADHD individual is often the one who bears the brunt of these outbursts. Many partners feel that they are walking on eggshells in the relationship because they don’t know when the next eruption will occur. Tips for Getting Control Over Your Anger

Where Does Your Belief System Come From? One theory of how we perceive the world and act within it is a result of our underlying belief system. This belief system develops from early childhood, based on input from significant others in our lives and our own life experiences. However, developing a belief system is not always a rational process because our assumptions are often based on both logical and illogical input....

Read on to learn why depression is a disability, what your rights are, how to qualify for disability benefits, and steps to take when requesting accommodations. How Is “Disability” Defined? For example, if you’re experiencing issues with anything ranging from your immune system and bowel function to neurological and brain functions that significantly impact daily activities and functioning, that may qualify as a disability. However, experiencing the aforementioned impairment isn’t the only requirement for being considered disabled....

This article explores whether mental illness is genetic and the different factors that affect your overall risk of developing a mental disorder. Is Mental Illness Genetic? The exact causes of mental illness are not fully understood, but genetics appear to be one piece of the puzzle. Researchers have long noted that certain conditions tend to run families, partly because of genetics, but also because of environmental factors such as shared upbringing....

In fact, many people who take lithium regularly experience this drug toxicity at least once, so it’s very important for people who take this medication to be aware of the symptoms. Loved ones and friends should also be educated about the symptoms so they can help you if you’re unable to help yourself. Types of Toxicity There are three types of lithium toxicity: acute, chronic, and acute-on-chronic. Acute Toxicity Acute lithium toxicity occurs when someone who isn’t taking lithium at all ingests it....

The stress of living with someone with mental illness may reach a crisis level and you may fall into a pattern where managing the mental health disorder becomes the thing around which the relationship is centered. You may struggle to depend on them to take care of their responsibilities, like paying rent. If their behavior is unpredictable, you may wonder how to help them while still setting boundaries to protect yourself....

It’s only the afternoon but I already feel defeated. This is what life is like living with bipolar disorder. My rapid cycling of feeling manic and excited then shifting to easily irritated and triggered has already reared its ugly head. Sadly, the person I take it out on most is my husband. I married someone with no clinical diagnosis of mental illness. Although he experiences situational anxiety and sadness, like most, nothing neurological prohibits him to feel happiness like I do....

Common reasons for panic attacks on a plane include a fear of flying, but they can also be caused by claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed spaces. These attacks can be challenging enough to manage while on the ground and may seem even more difficult when you are on a flight. This article discusses some strategies for managing panic attacks on a plane, including: Taking medication for panic attacksUsing visualizationPracticing relaxation techniquesFinding healthy distractionsTaking classes to combat fear of flyingSeeking support from other fliersThinking realistically...

Overcoming Triggers While Traveling Flying: Air travel can be difficult if you have claustrophobia. To make yourself feel more comfortable, accommodate your fear by making smart choices. For example, if you have a fear of heights (acrophobia), choose an aisle seat. If you have a fear of being stuck on the plane, choose a seat towards the front so you can disembark quickly. Anti-anxiety medications may help. Driving: If you have claustrophobia, long road trips can be uncomfortable....