PeopleImages / Getty Images A complicated relationship might involve not knowing where you stand. Is yourrelationship statushovering somewhere between “single” and “committed,” in the “complicated” zone? Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around your partner? PeopleImages / Getty Images At a Glance Why are relationships so complicated? Romanoff explains how complicated relationships canimpact your mental health. Communication Difficulties Relationships are often complicated because partners are not communicating clearly with each other....

Because the world is designed based onneurotypicalstandards and needs, many environments can be overwhelming for autistic people. When anautistic personbecomes overwhelmed to the point that they can no longerself-regulate, they may experience an autistic meltdown. What Is an Autistic Meltdown? Pepino de Mar studio / Stocksy For an autistic person, a meltdown is a response to overwhelm. Meltdowns can be unsafe for multiple reasons. The person having a meltdown might hurt themselves or someone else....

Sometimes this lack of treatment is because parents dont recognize the warning signs of teenage mental illness. But ignoring the problem isnt likely to make it go away. In fact, without treatment, your teenagers mental health is likely to get worse. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images Without proper treatment, your teen may also be tempted to self-medicate. Ultimately,self-medicatingonly adds more problems to your teens life versus taking them away. Untreated mental health issues can also increase your teens risk of suicide....

It can be a helpless feeling, especially when the emotional flooding comes without warning. Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA, therapist and founder ofParenting Pathfinders, agrees. In the moment, emotional flooding can be triggered by a variety of stressors. Carol Yepes/Moment/Getty Other common causes of emotional flooding can include relationship issues, ongoing anxiety, and substance abuse. Recognizing the Signs of Emotional Flooding Emotional flooding looks different from person to person. However, there are some hallmark signs you could look for....

It’s possible that certain types of privilege may not hold true in all circumstances. Doing so ultimately results in an impact on racial biases. Gender Cisgender individuals possess privilege overtransgenderand nonbinary folx. Verywell / Catherine Song Also, men have unearned advantages over marginalized genders. In contrast, cissexism greatly impacts the lives of trans and nonbinary folx. Similarly, the difficulties that men face are not a result of their gender. Due to this, gender privilege oppresses marginalized genders and negatively impacts their lives in various ways....

Maybe youve been laid off and can no longer afford how much youve been paying your therapist. You could be losing yourhealth insuranceand need to reevaluate your out-of-pocket expenses. Read on to learn how to negotiate how much you pay fortherapy. Riska / Getty Images That is more than many can reasonably afford. Amongst those surveyed, 37% had to quit therapy due to financial burdens. How to Negotiate Your Therapy Rate Some therapists offer asliding scalerate for a limited number of individuals....

Bymuratdeniz / Getty Images Its natural to want to be respected. After all, humans are social animals and we want to be valued by our fellow tribe members. So, it’s only natural that criticism can sting and causeemotional pain. Bymuratdeniz / Getty Images Results showed that criticism hurt everybody. You’ll also learn how to take things less personally. Find out which option is the best for you. What Causes People to Take Things Personally?...

Nevertheless, this shouldnt be seen as an inescapable trait of eros love. After all, it is perfectly possible to enter ahealthy relationshipdynamic with it involved. In addition, eros love can enhance a persons well-being. Artur Debat / Getty Images. This can impact career choices, financial decisions, and lifestyle preferences. The Role of Eros Love in Personal Growth Eros love can also be beneficial forpersonal growth. Additionally, it is key to building strong emotional connections through mutual growth....

This fear can have many underlying causes. Find out which option is the best for you. You may find the following strategies helpful for learning how to overcome a fear of rejection. Stavros Constantinou / Getty Images Improve Your Self-Regulation Skills Self-regulationrefers to your ability to identify and control your emotions and behaviors. Face Your Fears Avoidance copinginvolves managing unpleasant feelings by simply avoiding the things that trigger those emotions....

All-or-nothing thinkingis a negative thinking pattern common in people with panic disorder, depression, or other anxiety-related issues. Here’s an explanation of what it is and ways to overcome this common cognitive distortion. Everythingfrom your view of yourself to your life experiencesis divided into black-or-white terms. Hero Images/Getty Images This leaves room for little, if any, gray area in between. For people with anxiety or depression, this often means only seeing the downside to any given situation....

This article discusses what you will need to do to overcome an addiction and offers tips that can help. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. These changes in the brain also affect impulse control and judgment, which makes quitting that much more challenging. Verywell / Laura Porter Though addiction recovery is challenging, addiction is treatable. Recap Addiction leads to changes in the brain that make quitting more difficult....

If the problem started and ended with a single worry, it might not be such a big deal. Instead, people with GAD get bogged down as one worry leads to another and another. 7 Ways to Reduce Your Anxiety What Causes Anxiety? Verywell / Laura Porter Impact of Anxiety Anxiety can have a number of distressing effects on your health and well-being. Some of these include: Intrusive, anxious thoughts can create distress and make it difficult to cope....

Shes also a frequent guest author to many publications including SELF magazine and Time. But she didnt give up. She also didnt give a shot to change her appearance. Verywell / Julie Bang Instead, she chose to change the modeling standards. Shes open about the fact that she hasbattled an eating disorderand she continues to struggle with loving herself. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. True mental strength often means going against the norm and doing whats healthiest....