Clinical depression is different than feeling sad — although it typically involves feeling sad. Learn how to distinguish depression vs. sadness. Feeling Sad Everyone feels sad from time to time. In fact, sadness is one of the basic universal human emotions. Feeling sad can be unpleasant or uncomfortable. But the feeling exists for a reason……
It used to be easier to determine how much hand washing was excessive — but the COVID pandemic changed that. So what makes sense now? In the early months of COVID in the United States, health authorities constantly reminded the public to wash their hands often, and well. Indeed, the CDC still reminds us that……
Intrusive thoughts about violence, one’s sexual orientation, gender, and other topics can lead to severe anxiety. Learn about common myths that can actually make intrusive thoughts worse. “Intrusive thoughts” are thoughts or images that a person experiences as unwanted. Intrusive thoughts are normal and unproblematic for most people. However, when experienced frequently, these thoughts can……