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If lately you haven’t been feeling as attracted to your partner, you may wonder why you’re feeling this way and what to do about it. This article explores the role of attraction in relationships, reasons why attraction may fade, and some steps you can take if you’re feeling this way, such as improving your communication, prioritizing time together, and focusing on the positives in your relationship. The Role of Attraction in Relationships According to Dr....

Learn more about the different types of therapy, what to expect from your first appointment, what questions to ask your therapist, and more. How to Choose a Therapist No two therapists are the same. Asking the right questions will help you choose the best therapist for you. Questions to ask before you make an appointment: Affiliations: “What professional associations do you belong to?” Knowing more about a therapist’s professional affiliations can give you a better idea of their credentials, background, and current focus....

What Is a Pain Management Agreement? A pain medication agreement is a contract between a doctor and a patient. The goal of the agreement is to ensure that patients who are taking opioid drugs do so exactly as their doctor has prescribed. Years ago, pain medication agreements were rare. They were only required by pain clinics and pain management specialists. But with the increase in opioid addictions, and the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on doctors who prescribe the medications, more general and family practitioners also are requiring patients who take long-term opioid pain medication to sign them....

Many users have reported that their explore page has been reset, leaving them confused about why this happened and how to get their content back on the page. Take a closer look at how the explore page works, why it may reset, and how you can improve your chances of being featured on the page. Even if you’re a content creator looking to expand your reach or just a casual user looking to discover new content, you will get the information you need to make the most of Instagram’s explore page....

In order to get through these cravings without a relapse, it is important to understand not only how long these cravings will last, but also the steps you can take to deal with the urge to smoke. Why You Miss Smoking The process of quitting smoking involves not just getting past the physical dependence on nicotine, but on coping with psychological dependence as well. Smoking is often a way of dealing with stress, of bonding with friends, and just plain habit....

Magnesium and the Brain In the brain, magnesium helps to regulate the actions of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptors. These receptors are believed to play an important role in memory formation and learning. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is important for normal function in the brain. In excess, however, it can cause cells to become overstimulated. This overexcitation of cells ultimately leads to cell death and is linked to conditions such as seizures, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)....

Although it might sound counterintuitive, this technique is designed to help you reduce the amount of time you spend worrying about things beyond your control, says Dr. Romanoff. The idea is that rather than worrying about things throughout the day, you designate a small part of the day to worry about everything that’s troubling you and work on finding solutions for things within your control. This article lists some steps you can take to practice this technique effectively and discusses the benefits and limitations of scheduling worry time....

But friends do a lot more than give you a shoulder to cry on; they also have a positive impact on your health. Some research even says friendships are just as important to your well-being as eating right and exercising. So how do friendships contribute to your well-being? Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Friends Are Good for Your Physical Health It turns out that healthy relationships actually contribute to good physical health....

If you’re not careful, feeling unappreciated can lead to feelings of resentment and anger. Fortunately, these strategies can help you feel better and they might even prevent the relationship from being tarnished when you feel unappreciated. Look for Appreciation Through Actions Just because someone doesn’t say “thank you” doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate you. Not everyone uses words to express their gratitude. Your partner pulling you in to a hug or a teenager giving you a big high five might be their way of saying thanks....

This, in part, is because law enforcement are inappropriately expected to respond to situations that could be better handled by health professionals. Individuals with mental illness are especially at risk when it comes to police violence. According to the Washington Post, nearly 20% of all fatal police shootings in 2020 involved a person experiencing mental health issues. How did we get here? Inadequate investment in community-based support and shifts in policing like greater militarization of law enforcement and higher responsibility of crisis response have placed police in the path to care for nearly one-third of people with mental illness in the United States....

After identifying shortcomings and admitting to them by working through Steps 4 and 5, the next step forces members of 12-step recovery groups to ask themselves if they are really willing to give up some of those faults. These faults or ways of behaving and coping have been with the individual for a long time. While they may be comfortable, it is important to recognize how these old ways have contributed to the individual’s problems....

Meet Dan Harris Dan Harris is a co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and a correspondent for ABC News. Before that, he was the anchor of the Sunday edition of “World News” and “Nightline.” Harris has reported from all over the world, covering wars in Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Congo. In 2009, he won an Emmy for his “Nightline” report on child trafficking called “How to Buy a Child in Ten Hours....

Collecting Is Common but Hoarding Is Not Pack rats of all types have one thing in common: They love to collect things. However, the kinds of items collected, the meaning the collected items have to the person and the way collecting affect the person’s life make all the difference between being an avid collector and being a compulsive hoarder. Let’s use two examples to explore the difference between collecting and hoarding....

This study is a significant one, as it sought to confirm the beliefs surrounding the intellect of a bilingual child. It is often believed that bilingual children are at a developmental disadvantage compared to their peers who only speak one language at home. What the Study Found The study results revealed that bilingual individuals had more substantial gray matter, as well as more integrity in their white matter. What does this indicate?...

Body dysmorphic disorder, which affects up to 2.4% of the general population, causes people to become overly concerned with outward appearance and perceived flaws. It may be seen in people with eating disorders, but is a distinctly different issue. Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder People who have body dysmorphic disorder are preoccupied or obsessed with one or more perceived flaws in their appearance. This preoccupation or obsession typically focuses on one or more body areas or features, such as their skin, hair, or nose....

What Are Distress Tolerance Skills? The distress tolerance skills are a set of tools that will help you manage intense emotional states without doing anything destructive. Be aware that these skills will not necessarily wash away the emotional pain you are feeling or even make you feel less distressed. Instead, the goal of these skills is to prevent you from doing something that will make the situation worse. These skills are best used when you are faced with a situation that you can’t fix—there are many events in our life that we can’t change, but that cause tremendous pain....

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to work to address the infant formula shortage that has impacted the country since February, but that may provide little relief for parents with babies to feed. Amidst the conversations regarding the shortage, many uneducated people are wondering why more people don’t just breastfeed (also known as chestfeeding)—why is so much formula necessary in the first place? While this might seem like a fair question at first glance, it ignores the complexity inherent in feeding an infant, and the history of breastfeeding stigma that has placed shame on parents for hundreds of years....

But there are many questions: Are they safe? Do they work? What are the pros and cons? And, can you use them to supplement other treatments you might receive? This article considers each of these questions to help you sort through your options for treating anxiety with over-the-counter medication like Benadryl. Other OTC Medications for Anxiety First things first: You’re probably wondering if over-the-counter medications even work when it comes to treating anxiety....

Not all self-help is equally effective. The enhanced version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) is the most effective treatment for individuals with bulimia and binge eating disorder; outcome studies show that approximately 65% of people recover after 20 sessions of psychotherapy. Self-help approaches based on CBT have been the most studied. Pure Self-Help and Guided Self-Help In pure self-help, the patient works through the material entirely independent of the guidance of a professional....