You’re not alone. Many users have reported issues with their Instagram not updating, and it can be frustrating not being able to access your account or see new posts. Еxplore some common reasons why Instagram may not update and provide troubleshooting steps to help you fix the problem. Whether you’re experiencing internet connection issues, an outdated app version, or other problems, learn how to get your Instagram account back up and to run....

Consequently, people with alcohol use disorders often report problems with depression and anxiety. Their health care providers will typically prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to help them maintain optimal levels of serotonin. “SSRIs are the most widely prescribed class of anti-depressants,” said William Dundon, senior research investigator in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. “SSRIs work by affecting the level of serotonin in the brain and elsewhere in the body....

Some people can shake these thoughts off, and move on. But it’s common to get bogged down in this type of thinking. If this type of thinking becomes dominant, it can be difficult to move past it. The truth is, though, everyone is good at something, and usually what holds people back from figuring out what that something is, is negative self-talk and low self-esteem. Let’s look at what “I’m not good at anything” may feel like, what may be causing these feelings, and how to cope....

Research has shown that while some people seem to come by resilience naturally, these behaviors can also be learned. Whether you’re going through a tough time now or you want to be prepared for future challenges, you can build resilience by: Finding purposeBelieving in yourselfDeveloping a social networkEmbracing changeBeing optimisticNurturing yourselfDeveloping problem-solving skillsEstablishing goalsTaking actionCommitting to building skills over time Examples of purposes include: Building a support system of loved onesGiving a voice to a social movementLeading a healthy lifestyleLearning about different culturesMaking art or musicServing your community...

Here are 101 alternatives for smoking based on whether you’re having cravings, feeling deprived, and more. Turn to these every time you feel like lighting up a cigarette and it can help you break your nicotine addiction for good. Alternatives for Smoking That Help Stop Cravings Find a way to regulate your cravings and you can reduce your smoking behaviors while also lessening your likelihood of relapse. Cravings play such an important role in addiction that they are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as one of the criteria for addiction diagnosis....

Thought stopping has a long history of use in CBT. However, some research suggests that when not done correctly, it is ineffective and can often contribute to worsening anxiety or obsessive thinking. This article explores how thought stopping works, why it is sometimes ineffective, and when it can be useful. It also covers some of the different thought stopping techniques that people might use, and what strategies might be better to try instead....

Whether it’s spending all day cooking the perfect recipes for the holiday feast, making sure the house is perfectly decorated, or procuring the perfect gifts and then spending all day wrapping them perfectly, holiday perfectionism can cause worry and distress if things don’t go perfectly according to plan. As a result, both the perfectionist and their loved ones often find themselves relieved when the holidays are finally over. Unfortunately, this experience can mean losing sight of what the holidays are really all about, which is gathering with our family members and connecting with friends in a shared appreciation for one other....

Coaches vs. Psychotherapists Here are five differences between coaching and psychotherapy to help you decide who might be more suited to help you along your journey. Psychotherapists Treat Mental Illness While Coaches Do Not One of the most important distinguishing factors between psychotherapists and coaches is that psychotherapists are trained to help people who are facing mental illnesses, and coaches are not. Even though a great deal of stigma exists around mental illness, mental health problems are more common than ever, impacting about one in four Americans at some point in their lifetimes....

“There is no magic formula or tutorial I can share about how to become confident in your skin, but I have learned from experience it all comes from work,” she tells Verywell. “Be kind. Be patient. Be thankful. Be grateful. Set goals. Challenge your limits. Step outside of your comfort zone. Explore what your body is capable of and prepare to be amazed!” “Body positivity is the only legitimate antidote to our overwhelming body negative society,” Stanley tells Verywell....

A little self-reflection might reveal some uncomfortable truths—such as ways in which you might be having racist thoughts or exhibiting racist behaviors without even realizing it. This self-reflection may also come with feelings of guilt and shame, so it is also important to start with forgiveness. Modern-day racism exists because of the current circumstances that we were all born into. While we did not have a hand in designing things the way they are but we do have a hand in helping rectify the situation....

Education on EDs is often curtailed by cultural stigmas about body image, weight, race, gender, economic status, and more, leaving many people unaware of what they are and whom they affect. Misinformation often prevents someone with an ED from asking for help or even feeling that they deserve it. Social media can be triggering for those with EDs, but there’s also a ton of inspiring content out there if you know where to look....

AEDP is meant to help people find ways to function and flourish, and it’s often helpful for people with past trauma, depression, anxiety, or general distress. As with many other approaches, AEDP integrates a variety of therapeutic disciplines, such as: Attachment theory Affective neuroscience Body-focused approaches Transformational studies As described by the AEDP Institute, the treatment model of AEDP aims to “help our patients, and ourselves, become stronger at the broken places....

People with imposter syndrome live in fear of others finding out they are a fraud. Of course, they aren’t a fraud; their successes are a direct result of their hard work and effort. How ADHD Leads to Imposter Syndrome Many people with ADHD feel like they are imposters. One of the reasons for this is that you hide your struggles from the general public. People, such as your boss and coworkers, know that you are smart and get results....

ADHD and Focus A growing body of research is revealing that ADHD brains are structurally different than brains without ADHD. The frontal cortex, basal ganglia, and parts of the cerebellum are typically smaller in the brains of people diagnosed with ADHD. Those three regions all play important roles in focus and attention. So in ADHD, you have a situation where low dopamine levels mean motivation is already in short supply and the regions of the brain responsible for pushing you through uninteresting or difficult tasks are smaller....

While researchers don’t fully understand all the complex functions that occur in the body during sleep, we do know that lack of sleep is linked to serious problems including increased risk of depressive disorders, heart disease, and other health problems. We also know that excessive daytime sleepiness, resulting from a lack of sleep, is linked to impaired social and occupational function, memory deficits, and risk of having a vehicle crash....

Why Even Occasional Alcohol Intoxication and Moderate Drinking Can Be Problematic Why should alcohol intoxication be a problem if it is only an occasional occurrence? Another common mistake is to think that alcohol is only a problem if it leads to alcoholism or alcohol use disorder. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. In fact, most of the harms that occur as a result of alcohol use are related to alcohol intoxication....

Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition either; researchers are still working on treatments that can help prevent and cure Alzheimer’s. In the meantime, medication can slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and help patients cope with the symptoms. Medication to Improve Symptoms There are different types of medications that can help treat the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These medications can treat the manifestations of the disease but do not affect the underlying disease process, says Richard Marottoli, MD, MPH, a geriatrician at Yale Medicine who specializes in treating Alzheimer’s disease....

People that engage in angry sex are usually couples in relationships. Angry sex often happens after a huge fight while emotions are still high, or it could be initiated hours or days after in the form of ‘makeup sex.’ Sometimes angry sex may replace discussing relationship issues. This article discusses what angry sex may look like, the importance of consent, and how to make angry sex comfortable for any parties involved....

So, is an intelligence test an example of an aptitude test? Not exactly. The two tests are similar, but distinct in what they measure. An intelligence test measures your current cognitive skills; on the other hand, an aptitude test measures whether you have the potential to develop skills in the future in specific areas. Examples of Aptitude Tests People encounter a variety of aptitude tests throughout their personal and professional lives, often starting while they are children going to school....

The bottom line: these stress relief coloring books have research as well as word-of-mouth testimonials to show that they can be great for stress relief. How does one choose between the options available? I was pleased to receive some sample books to compare, and I recommend them all. They are each created with standard-weight pages that are blank on one side, so markers can be used to color one side without bleeding through to another picture; this also makes it easier to frame your finished product, if you choose....