Emotional Health
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10 Emotional Needs to Consider in Relationships
Everyone has emotional needs. Think about basic survival needs like water, air, food, and shelter. Satisfying these physical necessities keeps you alive, but there’s more required to make life meaningful. You can’t touch or see things like companionship, affection, security, or appreciation, yet they hold equal importance. The same applies to feeling heard or treasured. Within a relationship, how strong your bond is can greatly influence whether both partners have…
Ozempic Doesn’t Warn About Mental Health Side Effects, but Wegovy Does
(Cavan Images/Getty Images) Ozempic’s label does not list anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, while Wegovy’s label does. Both Ozempic and Wegovy share the same active compound, semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. If you notice changes in your mental well-being while using a GLP-1 such as Ozempic or Wegovy, contact your healthcare provider right away. Many people are familiar with Ozempic and Wegovy, but they may not realize the…
Bipolar Disorder and Abuse: What’s the Link?
The connection between bipolar disorder and experiences of abuse is multifaceted. Important overlaps include childhood maltreatment, emotional mistreatment, and abuse within intimate partnerships. Abuse — particularly emotional abuse — frequently appears alongside bipolar disorder. A substantial number of people with bipolar disorder have endured abuse during childhood, and these early harms can increase the likelihood of encountering abusive dynamics in adult relationships. The phrase “bipolar abuse” is also used to…
Is It a Nightmare or Night Terror? Here’s How to Tell Them Apart
Nightmares are vivid, distressing dreams, whereas night terrors are episodes in which you partially arise from sleep and may thrash or scream. Nightmares occur far more often. Though the terms may seem interchangeable, nightmares and night terrors are distinct phenomena. (img by A Little Sleep) Nightmares are powerful dreams that can trigger intense fear, anger, or disgust. You usually remember them clearly. They’re common, but they’re only classified as a…
What Are Cluster D Personality Disorders?
No cluster D of personality disorders appears in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). The manual only designates clusters A, B, and C as formal groups for personality disorders. The DSM-5-TR is the primary diagnostic reference used by many mental health professionals in the United States. At present, it lists 10 personality disorders sorted into three clusters (A, B, and C) according to…
Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety
Key takeaways Ketamine therapy is gaining attention as a potentially rapid alternative for some people with anxiety who haven’t responded to conventional treatments, possibly by swiftly increasing glutamate signaling in the brain. Although the FDA has only authorized a specific ketamine product for treatment-resistant depression, clinicians are using ketamine off-label to address anxiety through several delivery methods. Evidence indicates ketamine may lessen anxiety symptoms, particularly when combined with psychotherapy to…
The Shared Themes and Unique Features of Histrionic and Borderline Personality Disorders
Histrionic and borderline personality disorders frequently show similar symptom patterns. As members of the same diagnostic grouping, both can include heightened, emotional, and unpredictable behaviors. Personality disorders (PDs) are characterized by enduring, rigid patterns of thinking and behaving that diverge markedly from cultural expectations. These conditions involve pervasive, atypical thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that shape an uncommon inner perspective on the world. This article explores the distinctions between histrionic personality…
Yes, You Can Find Work as a Teen with Social Anxiety: 10 Jobs to Try
If social anxiety is part of your everyday life, you probably spend a lot of time fearing that others will judge what you say or do. Those worries can lead you to avoid situations where you might feel embarrassed or face rejection. That avoidance, however, can create problems when you need money for a new hobby, a car, clothes, or other expenses. Getting to school each day may already feel…
How Does Ativan Make You Feel?
Physicians often prescribe Ativan — the trade name for lorazepam — to manage anxiety. When you take Ativan, it can cause you to experience: More composed: Ativan may help ease anxiety by quieting activity in your brain and nervous system. Looser muscles: Ativan can relax muscle tension, which may contribute to an overall sense of ease. Increased drowsiness: Sleepiness is a frequent side effect, so you might find yourself feeling…
Why Do We Cry When We’re Angry?
Feeling flooded by anger or other strong emotions can trigger tears. That’s a normal reaction, but if it’s disrupting your daily life, there are techniques that can help reduce it. You can’t believe what you’re hearing. It’s unjust; it’s false. You begin to respond, your face heats up, your throat tightens… and suddenly tears sting your eyes. Why does this happen so often? Why do you bawl when the dominant…
