Hypomania is a form of mania that involves the same symptoms but is milder and usually shorter in duration. What Are Mania and Hypomania? Mania is a mood state, not a medical condition. Westend61 / Getty Images On the other hand, hypomania can be defined as a milder form of mania. This can lead to delusions orhallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. In the case of hypomania, you will most likely not experience psychosis....

These are now known to be common in psychological conditions such as dissociative andsomatic disordersin both males and females. “It was also known as “wandering uterus.” The Greek physician Celsus suggested that both virginity and abstinence helped cure hysteria. Imagno / Getty Images The word hysteria comes from the Greekhystera, which means “uterus.” Hysteria and Psychoanalysis Hysteria helped shape the field of psychoanalysis. Freud’s colleague, Carl Jung, treatedSabina Spielrein, a young woman also thought to suffer from hysteria....

My parents remained married, and there was never any kind of neglect. This is fairly common for many adopteesadoption isnt cheap, so many adoptees go to families of privilege. I didn’t suffer any major traumas within my adoptive family, or in general growing up. Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight I receive monthlyketamine infusionsfor mytreatment-resistant depression. Adoption, it would seem, treated me well. Loving parents who cared for me the best they knew how, never wanting for love or anything material....

I, however, had no trouble with either. I deal with it well because I grew to be a bit of an expert on overcoming health problems. Read on to find out. Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight Ahighly sensitive person, I’m long used to doing things my way. But I did not ever plan on having to relearn how to do things I hadalreadylearned in the past. My early 30s were a bit of a chronic illness circus show....

You’re maxing out your budget and your credit usage keeps increasing. Your hours are suddenly cut and money gets even tighter. Or your friends' spending power keeps increasing, while yours stays stagnant. Verywell Mind / Getty Images Hanging out with friends is no longer fun or relaxing, but a point of stress and contention. You feel like the odd man or woman outand you dont know what to do about it....

In addition, disturbed sleeping patterns can worsen your mental health and exacerbate existing mental illnesses. Sleep paralysisis another condition that can wreak havoc with your ability to wake up. Terrifying hallucinations and feelings of dread sometimes accompany it. South_agency / Getty Images Below are some mental health conditions that may affect your ability to wake up in the morning. Find out which option is the best for you. Effective treatments can help, including psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes....

Should I Tell My Partner I Cheated? Tetra Images / Getty Images Cheating on your partneris certainly a breach of trust in a relationship. However, if you feel bad about it, you might wonder what to do next. Tetra Images / Getty Images You might want to tell your partner or end the relationship. How can you decide whether or not to tell your partner? This article looks at the reasons people cheat and offersways to dealwith this situation....

With that question in mind, I decided to cut out added sugar for an entire month. No packets of jelly beans, no sweetened boba teas, and no honey in my morning oats. Lets just say it wasnt what I expected. Verywell Mind / Michela Buttignol Why I Decided to Cut Out Sugar I dont eat added sugar every day. Instead, I tend to indulge in a (very) sweet treat twice a week or so....

Feeling unsure of yourself can sometimes lead to a shifting sense of identity. You might always be trying out new ideas or personas to see if they fit. Or you might find yourself changing in response to other people. Identity is shaped by the experiences people have during their lives, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Later, psychologist James Marcia described two primary identity statusesexploration and commitment. Exploration involves the process of experimenting with different ideas while commitment involves making decisions based on those identity-related ideas....

These are a few examples of why someone may be hesitant to grow up. A Lack of Good Adult Role Models Not having solid role models can negatively affect adolescent behavior. By the same token, having good role models can have a positive impact on youth behavior. PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images Being Alone Is Scary As a child, you’re rarely by yourself. Childhood Trauma Dealing with abuse, neglect, or otherchildhood traumacan age you before your time....

Or, you no longer love them or haven’t figured out if it’s love. Or, maybe you did love them at one point but now you’velost those feelings. The point is: love is complicated. Emilija Manevska / Getty Images This is true, both when you’re the one in love and the one being rejected. Other times, you may feel the beginnings of strong emotions towards a person. The key is to give yourself a little more time to reflect to confirm your feelings....

Is the hype real? I asked her what she was cooking, and she gave me a confused look. Then she pinches her midsection and tells me shes going to get rid of her belly fat. jayk7 / Getty Images This was 2007, and diet culture was rampant. I shrugged and wished her the best of luck. Weight loss isnt the focus anymore but ACVsenergy-boostingabilities. As a busy working mom of two, I could always use more energy....

Easy peasy Verywell Mind / Getty Images My mornings are hectic. Life of a mom, right? So mymorning routineneeds to be simple, quick and no-fuss. Verywell Mind / Getty Images The kids are screaming bloody murder. Is it really worth the hype? It seems easy enough, so I decided to try it myself. But first, I needed to consult some experts. Even a body water loss of 1 to 2% can negatively affect cognitive performance....