DEAR MAN is an approach to communication taught in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DEAR MAN helps you ask for what you want in a way that’s more likely to get results. Do you want to ask someone for something, but you’re worried that it will damage your relationship? Or maybe you’re hoping someone will just…
Rumination is a common experience. If you have OCD, rumination can be a problem that makes your symptoms worse. Learn about this problem and what you can do about it. Updated June 18th, 2024 OCD and Mental Compulsions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a distressing condition in which people experience obsessions or compulsions, and often both.…
Living with depression can take a huge toll on your relationship. The good news is, whether you have depression yourself or you have a partner with depression, you can learn what to look out for and what you can do to boost your and their mental health. with contributions from Gabrielle Ilagan How Depression Affects…
The relationship between OCD and depression can be difficult to sort through. Understanding these two conditions and how they affect each other can help you get the help you need. With contributions from Paul Greene, Ph.D. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) There are a lot of misconceptions about what OCD is. OCD is not simply a term for a…
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you feel sleepy throughout the day? This article will explain the different types of problems that a sleep therapist can help with. Sleep Therapy: Important Information For You To Know For the most part, sleep-related difficulties are treatable. Sleep therapy focuses on helping you modify…
Everybody has emotions, both positive and negative. We can never have complete control over them. If you struggle with intense emotions so much that it gets in the way of your everyday life, you may have trouble with affect regulation. Updated on December 31st, 2023 What Is Affect Regulation? Affect regulation is the capacity to…
Last updated: June 18th, 2024 With contributions from Gabrielle Ilagan and Leah Walsh, Ph.D. We all have moments when our emotions get the best of us. Some of us also have moments when we ignore our feelings altogether and let logic guide our decisions. Wise mind is a term for the state when you can…
Updated: January 23, 2024 What Is Paruresis? Paruresis, also known as “shy bladder syndrome,” is the fear of urinating in public or in the perceived presence of others. If you suffer from paruresis, you may experience extreme anxiety and unease when using a public restroom. The problem occurs when you are unable to urinate in…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem for adults as well as children. Read on to learn about symptoms and about how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help — often without medication. ADHD (ADD) in Adults Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that centers around difficulties with sustaining and focusing attention, hyperactivity, or both of these. It’s…
Pregnancy is a time of many changes; it can bring about joy and excitement as well as anxiety. Learn about what pregnancy anxiety is and how to cope with it. It doesn’t need to interfere with your pregnancy experience. Pregnancy anxiety can focus on concerns about the health of the baby or on having…
Relationships can bring us happiness, comfort, and a sense of connection. However, relationships can also bring about anxiety and stress. If not managed appropriately, relationship anxiety can get out of hand and negatively impact your relationship and quality of life. Learn more about what relationship anxiety is and ways to cope with it. What Is…
Nobody loves throwing up… but if your aversion to vomiting is extreme, you may be dealing with emetophobia. Fortunately, the condition is treatable. What Exactly Is Emetophobia? Let’s face it – vomiting is an uncomfortable, disgusting experience. But everyone will vomit at some point in their life (usually many times). The ability to vomit is…