Until recently, experts saw no room for social drinking or “just one.” However, these programs are not meant for everyone. Participants are asked to take a realistic look at their drinking patterns and reasons. Hollie Fernando / Getty Images Set Attainable Goals Designate a few days as no-drinking days. Take some time to decide which days are OK to have a drink and which days are off-limits. This reduces cravings for alcohol when used consistently (i....

But how do you know when your appetite loss is signaling a more serious issue? In some cases, appetite loss may be a sign of an eating disorder. This article discusses how appetite loss might be related to eating disorders. Nes / Getty Images It also covers some of the other factors that may play a part in appetite loss. Understanding Eating Disorders There are many reasons why you might be experiencing a loss in appetite....

Whatever happened to confidentiality? And its also natural to wonder whether your therapist ever talks about you with other people. They are only human, after all! Fiordaliso / Moment / Getty Surely theres some tea that even a therapist cant help but spill? The truth is, your therapist has probably talked about you with someone else at some point. But when is this ok, and when does it cross over into unethical behavior?...

Current evidence suggests that genetic factors interact with environmental variables to affect the risk of a person developing OCD. Interestingly, different people can have different versions of a given gene, which are sometimes called alleles. Given this, researchers have been searching for the specific genes that create a risk for developing OCD. Hero Images/Getty Images OCD is a very complex illness. It takes a combination of genetic and environmental factors to develop OCD....

Now it’s possible to become involved with someone other than your spouse or partner by hooking up online. Without actual physical contact, then, intimacy via the internet may not seem like a real affair. This leads to further hurts and makes repairing the damage even more difficult. Mint Images / Getty Images However, sudden changes in behavior and obvious efforts to hide online activity can be significantred flagsthat trigger concern....

MoMo Productions / Getty Images What Is Only Child Syndrome? Has anyone ever called you selfish or spoiled because youre an only child? Being an only child is often associated with a number of characteristicssome negative, and some positive. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Only child syndrome was first introduced by psychologists in the 1800s. However, recent research suggests that this theory may not necessarily be accurate. Since they dont havesiblingsto interact with, only children are believed to be lonely and poorly socialized....

The following describes the chemical imbalance theory and other factors that may influence the development of panic disorder. These help communicate information between nerve cells brain throughout the brain. These neurotransmitters are in charge of regulating various bodily and mental functions. BSIP/UIG/Getty Images Experts have also found that reduced levels of serotonin are connected todepressionand anxiety. The neurotransmitterdopaminemay also contribute to symptoms. Dopamine influences, among other functions, a persons energy levels, attention, rewards, and movement....

Maybe phubbing your partner isn’t all that bad if you’re both doing it… right? But did you also know that parallel play can be healthy for adults, too? Youre together, but doing separate things. Pekic / Getty Images What Is Parallel Play? But parallel play can occur in adult relationships too. It can also be quitebeneficial for neurodivergent folks. Thats parallel playa way to feel together even when you are having separate experiences....

Is it because of how they raised youor does it go even deeper than that? So, is personality genetic? Short answer: Yes! Rob Lewine / Getty Images Just how much, however, depends. The fact is that both genetics and environment impact our individual personalities. What Are Personality Traits? Traits are typically defined as the different characteristics that make up an individual’spersonality. Personality traits are relatively stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions that distinguish people as individuals....

The question of whether porn in marriage is okay or destructive is a common concern for many couples. As a result, pornography use has become more prevalent. Women also view porn, yet men are still the biggest consumers. Thinkstock Images/Getty Pornography use can negatively impact marital intimacy and reduce relationship satisfaction. It also provides tips for how to cope if porn has become a problem for you or your partner....

Will they get bored? Such anxiety may have roots inearly childhood attachmentsand is often a sign of aninsecure attachment style. Why Am I Always Worried My Partner Will Leave Me? PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton / Getty Images Here are some common causes. This can cause the child to cling to these beloved figures for attention. In addition, this attachment places them in a state of worry over losing their significant others. Negative Past Experiences Imagine a scenario where you get stung by a bee....

However, a majority of people experience difficulties in these stages of the sexual experience. Is Love Addiction Real? Like sex addiction,love addictionisn’t an official diagnosis. Verywell / Catherine Song Love addiction can even refer to someone having unrealistic expectations of family or friends. This supports the idea that sex addiction has a similar physiological and psychological process as other addictions. Sex addiction causes a great deal of distress to those affected and their loved ones....

But is sexting a form of cheating? Depends on who you ask. So where does the concept of sexting fall on the spectrum of cheating? WANDER WOMAN COLLECTIVE / Getty Images We’ll explore this question as well as how to deal should the issue arise in your relationship. Are you going to be completely monogamous or potentially open up your relationship at some point? If you were to do this, what boundaries for intimacy would you put in place?...