What Is Self-Love? While self-care proponents suggest taking baths and getting massages, loving yourself goes much deeper than splurging once in a while on pleasures like these. The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation says that self-love comes from actions that support physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. What Self-Love Is Not Some critics think self-love is a modern concept and is merely self-indulgence. They view self-love as excessively focusing on yourself and akin to narcissism....

But there are many misguided beliefs about alcohol and alcohol use, some of which can interfere with you or someone you love recognizing the warnings signs of alcohol misuse and seeking help. By learning the facts about alcohol use, you can be better prepared to drink responsibly. Everyone Reacts Differently As with most things in life, different people react differently. Many factors affect a person’s reaction to alcohol, including:...

On the surface, it makes complete sense. Who wouldn’t like the idea of making oneself feel better and taking care of their mind, body, and soul? Yet, the broad reach of self-care as both concept and action is far more multifaceted. It can be undoubtedly positive, but we have to be careful not to co-opt self-care as a cure-all solution to our mental health problems. This is where the tough love comes in....

Tradition 9 Our groups ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. In the real world businesses and other groups are “organized.” There is a hierarchy of authority established so that some members of the organization have the authority to “direct” the actions of others. But, in twelve-step groups, no one has this kind of authority. The groups are a “fellowship of equals....

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, and they can help you explore treatment options. Psychiatrists are also able to prescribe medication whereas psychologists cannot. A psychiatrist who specifically specializes in ADHD will be up to date on research and new treatments pertaining to ADHD more than your primary care doctor may be. What Is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a brain disorder that affects both children and adults....

Because they can worsen over time, it’s important to know whether your symptoms are getting more severe so you can seek help. The most severe symptoms usually occur between two and five days after you stop drinking, which means that the first day or two may not be a good indicator of your risk of serious problems. Moderate vs. Excessive Drinking The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines moderate drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men....

If you live with social anxiety disorder (SAD), you may consider using essential oils to help calm yourself. How to Use Essential Oils Essential oils must be diluted for use as they are in a concentrated form. You might choose to inhale the oils, use them on your skin, or distribute the scent in your home. Here are a few different ways to use oils. Diluted. Essential oils could be used as part of your bath....

This study was conducted with 1510 workers across the country and found that the greatest psychological distress was associated with permanent job loss, in comparison to those who experienced no change in employment. Given the ongoing impact of white supremacy on the mental health of BIPOC communities even before the pandemic, these heightened challenges deserve greater attention so that the individuals affected might receive more equitable mental health services....

Consider Your Mother’s Intentions While it’s okay to say no to your mom regardless of her reasons for asking you to do things, understanding her behavior could help you decide how to support her without enabling her. Take a step back for a minute to think about why your mom might be insisting on your help. If that’s the case, her actions are backfiring. She may be unintentionally pushing you away in her attempts to draw you closer....

History of the Attachment Theory British psychologist John Bowlby was the first attachment theorist. He described attachment as a “lasting psychological connectedness between human beings.” Bowlby was interested in understanding the anxiety and distress that children experience when separated from their primary caregivers. Some of the earliest behavioral theories suggested that attachment was simply a learned behavior. These theories proposed that attachment was merely the result of the feeding relationship between the child and the caregiver....

While approximately 10% of the population has ADHD, some research has shown that 40% of autistic people have ADHD, with other studies suggesting that the rate may be closer to 70%. Conversely, while 2-3% of people are autistic, 20-50% of those with ADHD are also autistic. In this article, we discuss the connection between ADHD and autism and how these diagnoses present when they co-exist. The Connection Between Autism and ADHD As the statistics above indicate, people with ADHD are significantly more likely to be autistic compared to those who do not have ADHD, and vice versa....

Being afraid of falling down the stairs is common; however, someone with bathmophobia has a fear that disrupts their everyday life. Even thinking about stairs or slopes may trigger the symptoms of their phobia. Symptoms of Bathmophobia Bathmophobia, like other phobias, may cause someone to experience any or all of the following symptoms when confronted by the object of their fear: Anxiety, especially upon encountering stairs or slopesChest painFeeling that they are in dangerIncreased heart rateIrrational worry about encountering stairs or slopesSweating or shakingShortness of breathNausea...

Currently, it is used to describe someone who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and who also meets the diagnostic criteria for catatonia. Catatonia can also occur in other conditions. While these symptoms can be scary and extremely debilitating, knowing more about them (and what treatments are available) can help you better manage them or help a loved one. Characteristics of Catatonic Behavior Someone with this condition might experience rigidity or stupor, or be unable to speak, respond, or even move....

Understanding Siderodromophobia Siderodromophobia is a specific phobia that may be rooted in many different fears. Depending on the severity of your phobia, symptoms like shaking, sweating, gastrointestinal symptoms, or heart palpitations may begin long before a scheduled train trip. Anticipatory anxiety is common, and in some cases, maybe even worse than the fear experienced during train travel. If you have siderodromophobia, you might be afraid only of traditional railroads, or your fear may encompass subways and monorails as well....