The Difference Between Dissociative Disorder and Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and dissociative disorders are both serious mental health disorders that involve different symptoms and different treatments. There’s a popular misconception that people with schizophrenia switch from personality to personality—each with its name, thoughts, and voice. That’s not the case, however. People who believe that are confusing schizophrenia with a dissociative disorder known as dissociative identity disorder (formerly called […]
5 Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. However, there are some things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Here are five things I recommend to my patients in order of importance: 1. Exercise Regularly. The first […]
10 Most Common Reasons Couples Need Marriage Counseling
Whether you’ve been married for one month or one decade, all couples can benefit from seeing a marriage therapist. There you will be taught how to communicate and to heal the cracks in your relationship. It can be done when you are in the midst of a relationship breakdown or as a precaution for the […]
How to Manage Your Emotions
The ability to experience and express emotions is more important than you might realize. As the felt response to a given situation, emotions play a key part in your reactions. When you’re in tune with them, you have access to important knowledge that helps with: decision-making relationship success day-to-day interactions self-care While emotions can have a helpful role […]
All About OCD and Tips for Managing the Symptoms
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn’t about propensities like gnawing your nails or thinking negative musings. An obsessive thought might be […]
The Defection Of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective psychotherapy for a wide range of emotional and psychological problems, the basic tenet of CBT is that our emotions are affected by our cognitions. To put it another way the way we think affects the way we feel, CBT tends to deal with the ‘here and now’, how […]
What are psychological tests and what are they used for?
When you consult an ophthalmologist for an issue with your vision, they will conduct a series of tests on you—they will make you do an exam or check your eyes for signs of an infection. The results of these tests will help them arrive at a diagnosis and put you on the correct treatment plan: […]
How to Deal With Sadness
Here are 12 ways to undo, deflate, and reduce sadness to get your life back. What is sadness? Sadness is as having grief, sorrow, or unhappiness. Sad feelings are also a part of depression. Other parts of depression include poor self-worth, poor sleep, and difficulty enjoying things. Although we can sometimes get caught up in […]
Jealousy: Definition, Causes, Treatment
Jealousy is a common but complicated emotion. It is a combination of feeling insecure, overwhelmed, scared, and lost. Even though it is normal to feel jealous from time to time, in the long run, it can harm relationships. Common symptoms of jealousy include resentment, frustration, impatience, anger, and general unpleasantness. If you’re ready to get […]