Depression is avery common condition, and your doctor is already quite familiar with it. It will not seem strange or shameful in any way to your doctor that you are feeling depressed. So, having that initial conversation is important. LWA / Dann Tardif / Getty Images It also covers diagnostic tests a doctor may perform as well as common depression treatments. Get our printable guide to help you ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment....

Here we share some conformity experiments that have sought to better understandhow people conform. These can be used as inspiration when developing our own experiments. We also provide a few questions that can help us come up with even more conformity experiment ideas. skynesher / Getty Images Known as theAsch conformity experiments, these studies demonstrated the impact of social pressure on individual behavior. They were then placed with a group that they thought included others in the study....

Marko Geber / Getty Images You have probably heard a thing or two about thebenefits of positive thinking. Benefits of Thinking Positively Being a positive thinker can have a number of important health benefits. How to Think More Positively So what can you do to become a more positive thinker? Marko Geber / Getty Images A few common strategies involve learning how to identify negative thoughts and replacing these thoughts with more positive ones....

Maybe you meet someone new, and one or both of you already have kids. Maybe you and your partner have kids together, adding to the bunch. At a Glance Blending families can be a challenging but rewarding process. kate_sept2004/E+/Getty Children particularly take time to adjust to changes in their family structure and accept stepparents into their lives. Its important for you and your partner to navigate this process with patience, love, and care....

You may be a part of that number that is searching for and finding a spiritual connection. You may even say that as a result of seeking, youve experienced a spiritual awakening. A spiritual awakening … allows a calm and confident acceptance of where you are in life. Verywell Mind / Getty Images What Does a Spiritual Awakening Feel Like? After a spiritual awakening, your thinking begins to align with what you are feeling....

You probably believe that the other person can do no wrong. Which, by the way, is completely normal and to be expected. Were also offering some advice on how tokeep the spark alivefor years to come. MoMo Productions / Getty Images What Does the Honeymoon Phase Feel Like? They don’t call it the honeymoon phase for nothing. Gulotta says, This phase feels exciting and exhilarating. You talk often and feel like you want to be with this person all the time....

Other mistakes are emotionallike allowing yourself to stay stuck in a really angry mood. But most of the mistakes we talk about are behaviorallikesaying hurtful thingsordrinking too much. Its tempting sometimes to minimize our mistakes. Verywell / Julie Bang After all, thinking too much about how you messed up will cause you to feel bad. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

Confidence is a myth. Or at least that’s what my old boss always told me. Yet, though she’d been doing this for years, even she had her own insecurities. Verywell / Julie Bang That’s when I realized none of us really has it all together. But her path toward queendom was hardly a straight one. Queens have bad days too. At a Glance Confidence is a skill we can spend our whole lives trying to learn....

Jeffbergen / Getty Images We alltell liesoccasionally. What Is a Pathological Liar vs. Compulsive Liar? Lying pathologically is not quite the same as lying compulsively. Jeffbergen / Getty Images Instead, talk to them and let them know how their lies are affecting you. Set Boundaries With Them Dr. Daramus recommendssetting boundarieswith the person to protect yourself. Curtis DA, Hart CL.Pathological lying: theoretical and empirical support for a diagnostic entity.Psychiatr Res Clin Pract....

In that case, you could be having challenges in the realm of relationship dynamics. Why Relationship Dynamics Matter So, why exactly should we care about relationship dynamics? Working to create more positive dynamics can enhance mutual understanding and support, says Zeller. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. On the other hand, negative dynamics may lead to increasedmisunderstandingsand emotional turmoil. Common Relationship Dynamics Relationships dynamics vary for different folks and within different relationships. This dynamic can occur due to attachment styles, Zeller says....

Hes spent more than 20 years researching habit change and the science of self-mastery. His newest book, Unwinding Anxiety, became an instant New York Times bestseller. He also created an app that helps people change unwanted behaviors, such as smoking and emotional eating. Verywell / Julie Bang Why Dr. Brewer Is Mentally Strong Dr. Brewer invests his time into learning and teaching people how to create positive changes in their lives....

The bullet journal is an analog journaling system created by New York-based designer Ryder Carroll. At a Glance So what makes bullet journaling so appealing? What Is a Bullet Journal? Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell The bullet journal system is fairly complex. This index is usually fairly complicated and utilizes symbols and notes to help keep everything organized. A note (any jot down of fact or observation), would get a dash....

Why It’s Important Mood tracking can be useful for a number of different reasons. One study found that a mood tracking app was useful for reducing thoughts of self-harm in adolescents. Here are some features to consider before you use a mood tracker. Verywell / Jiaqi Zhou Convenience Look for a mood tracker that is easy to update and maintain. Personalization The ability to personalize your mood record can also be helpful....