Helping Your Friend De-Stress During a Crisis But knowing how to help a friend, however, can be tricky. Here are some strategies for offering support to family members and friends in need: Bring Food There’s a reason why bringing food is the classic “good neighbor gesture:” It’s appropriate for a wide range of relationships, from very close to a mere acquaintance, and it really does help people feel better when they’re going through a crisis....
And there aren’t many answers about when this will end, what will happen to the future of work, and what sort of assistance will be available to unemployed and under-employed workers. Programs and policies about benefits and paid leave are just beginning to unfold—at the same time that many businesses are being forced to shut their doors indefinitely. It can be a scary, stressful time for many reasons. And if you have to worry about how to get by financially, the added stress may cause you to feel completely overwhelmed....
Generic ADHD Medications Choosing a generic medicine over a name-brand one is often a good way to save money on prescription drugs. Although there can be a great deal of variability in cost, if you or your child is able to take a generic version, you will likely pay (before insurance or any coupons): Amphetamine salt combo (generic Adderall): $85 to $120 for 60 tablets Amphetamine salt combo XR (generic Adderall XR): $180 to $200 for 30 capsules Dexmethylphenidate (generic Focalin): $85 to $100 for 60 tablets Dexmethylphenidate XR (generic Focalin XR): $200 for 30 capsules Methylphenidate ER (generic Concerta): $250 for 30 tablets Methylphenidate (generic Ritalin): $75 to $90 for 60 tablets...
Here’s what to know about emotional spending, and how to stop doing it if it’s become an unhealthy habit for you. What Is Emotional Spending? Emotional spending—sometimes described as “retail therapy” or impulse buying—is when you make a purchase that is guided more by your emotions than your need for a certain product or service. In other words, your emotions and desires overcome your willpower, or you ability to make a more rational decision about the purchase....
While this condition can affect anyone, it predominantly affects women. A person with HSDD will typically not respond to sexual stimulation or have sexual fantasies or thoughts. HSDD is a lot more prevalent than people know. It’s one of the most common conditions that affect women today. In a 2008 study on the prevalence of HSDD in the United States, researchers found that 26.7% of premenopausal women had experienced HSDD....
Proponents of so-called “book smarts” might suggest that IQ plays the most critical role in determining how well people fare in life. Those who advocate for the importance of what might be called “street smarts” would instead suggest that EQ is even more important. This article compares IQ vs. EQ and how the two are different. It also discusses how EQ is measured, potential biases that may exist, and what you can do to improve your EQ....
Most people with depression experience at least a few of these hallmark symptoms, though they may not have them all and they may have others. Research has suggested that individual factors combine to determine what someone’s experience of depression looks and feels like. No two people with depression will have identical experiences, but understanding how each contributing factor affects a person’s risk and symptoms could lead to more effective treatment....
Your children may be enrolled in new after-school or weekend activities — baseball, chorus, drama, soccer — for the upcoming school year, for example. This means that other adults who may not be aware of your child’s ADD/ADHD will be providing supervision and guidance. In fact, many of these adults may not be very familiar with ADD/ADHD at all. You know your child best. As a parent, it is so important for you to communicate your child’s needs to the other adults in his life....
For most of my elementary school years, I watched Chinese shows, so my first celebrity crush was Aaron Kwok, the most attractive Heavenly King of Hong Kong. I remember hanging his poster up and thinking he was the perfect man. As I entered high school, I started watching more Hollywood movies and television shows. From “She’s All That,” “Can’t Hardly Wait” to “Notting Hill,” I was obsessed with ’90s rom-coms....
If you suspect you may have depression, you’re not alone. Over 8% of adults living in the United States have experienced at least one major depressive episode. This article explores the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of major depressive disorder, as well as some treatment options and coping strategies that may be helpful. Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder These are some of the symptoms of major depressive disorder you may experience: For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database....
Understanding Mood Lability Mood lability is often evidenced by destructive or harmful behaviors. Those actions can include angry tantrums or screaming, destroying objects, aggression or violence towards others, and self-harm. Mood lability is present in people with various mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and BPD. Because of how disruptive mood lability can be, it can significantly impact daily life and functioning. This may include harming interpersonal relationships and careers....
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Fear of harming oneself when not depressed and/or wanting to die may be due to suicidal obsessions in OCD, or suicidal OCD. This is different from suicidal thoughts due to depression or a desire to end one’s suffering because of physical illness or injury. About Suicidal Obsessions In this article, we will discuss the differences between suicidal obsessions in OCD, called suicidal OCD, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicidal thoughts related to depression....
Phobia Symptoms Phobic symptoms can occur through exposure to the feared object or situation, or sometimes merely through thinking about the feared object. Typical symptoms associated with phobias include: BreathlessnessDizziness, trembling, and increased heart rateFear of dyingNauseaPreoccupation with the feared objectA sense of unreality In some cases, these symptoms may escalate into a full-scale anxiety attack. In other cases, such as with hypochondriasis, a person may seek out medical care due to a constant concern with imagined illnesses or imminent death....
Two medications are currently FDA-approved to treat PTSD: Zoloft (sertraline) and Paxil (paroxetine). However, other medications are also prescribed off-label to help relieve mood and anxiety symptoms. Types of PTSD medications include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)Alpha-1 blockersMood stabilizers SSRIs SSRIs help relieve specific symptoms of PTSD by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that plays a role in mood and sleep....
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “Borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days.” Whereas the typical presentation of BPD involves angry outbursts and obvious and outward self destructiveness, those with quiet BPD have internalized emotional episodes (they turn their anger inward)....
Examples of Atypical Food Combinations Among the unusual combinations reported on the internet and in a 2013 paper on concocting by Boggiano and colleagues include: · Applesauce on pizza · Peanut butter on steak · Cherry tomatoes and mayo in a flour tortilla · Bananas with peanut butter wrapped in cheddar cheese · Bananas and ketchup · Crackers with almond butter and crab · Cucumber and pasta sauce · Salami and Nutella · Sugar on scrambled eggs · Pickles in caramel or caramel w/ chocolate and Oreos · Frozen vegetables mixed with mayonnaise and eaten frozen · Tortilla chips and peanut butter · Ham and cheese and syrup · Ice cream and popcorn together...
Meet Brooke Burke Brooke is a television personality, author, fitness trainer, actress, and entrepreneur. She’s the host of the “Intimate Knowledge” podcast. She’s appeared on the cover of many fitness, lifestyle, and fashion magazines. She also has a fitness app that focuses on both physical and mental health. Why Brooke Burke Is Mentally Strong Brooke is known for doing a lot of things–modeling, acting, hosting, and fitness. She’s also a busy mom....
But, what if your partner is usually reliable and dependable? What if they regret cheating and promise to be faithful? What if you’re convinced that the two of you do love one another? Everyone has their line in the sand—the one thing that is a deal-breaker. Only you know what that line in the sand is for you. Overview Infidelity doesn’t always mean a relationship is over, especially if your partner is truly remorseful....
