Whats wrong with me? Megan, 29 Amys Answer You likely see peoples potential. And you naturally want to help them be their best. Verywell / Catherine Song But, you cant fix people who dont want to change their own lives. Why Were Attracted to Certain People Theres a reason youre attracted to people with problems. Your relationships with your parents might be the first place to look for clues. Perhaps you had a mother who dated men who needed to be fixed....

Sometimes we just can’t help ourselves, even when the situation is not generally a laughing matterlikedepression. For example, there is anentire subredditover 300,000 users strong dedicated solely to posting depression memes. When it comes to depression, though, should we be rethinking that? Justin Lewis / Getty Images Question: Is it OK to joke about my depression? The short answer is: yes! Humor can be a greatcoping mechanism. It can help you see things from a different perspective and not take yourself too seriously....

But this week were doing things a little bit differently. In this episode, though, we are taking a different approach. There is tons of helpful insight in this episode, so let’s dive into some of your questions. Verywell / Minaa B. I feel lonely what should I do? You’re not a part of a solid friend group. Dealing with loneliness can be extremely hard. It sounds like here you have some childhood wounds that might still need tending to....

Not sure what questions to ask for spicy convos with S.O.? We’re here to help kick things off. These are light and playful subjects to ease into the conversation andget the flirty vibes going. Getty Images / Verywell Mind Be open to receiving their answersremember, this is an opportunity to learn more about each other. Still, there are some things to keep in mind. For starters, you might want to choose a place and time that allows you to cultivate more vulnerability....

Cultivating gratitude can be a game-changer. It shifts our perspective and changes how we see the world, even when everything feels frustrating oroverwhelming. With gratitude, the wheel stops and we are here and now in the present moment. Carol Yepes / Getty Images Gratitude can flip your mindset and make life feel a whole lot better. Making gratitude a daily habit can boost your mood, improve your relationships, and reduce your stress levels....

Oscar Wong / Getty Images Asocial and antisocial are sometimes used interchangeably, but they arent synonymous. But what are the other differences? To find out about asocial and antisocial traits, and how to get help, just keep reading. Oscar Wong / Getty Images She continues, Asocial individuals prefer solitude because they feel more comfortable and at ease in their own company. Moreover, antisocial is often used to describe somebody with antisocial personality disorderits a clinical diagnosis....

Symptoms Social anxiety disorder is characterized by fear and anxiety of social interactions or performance situations. Your ability to function is limited by your anxiety in those circumstances. Asperger’s disorder, now known as autism spectrum disorder, does not require the presence of anxiety. Universal Images Group / Getty Images Behavior in social situations is instead impaired because of trouble reading and understanding social and emotional cues. Autism Spectrum Disorder There is no single cause of autism spectrum disorder....

At a Glance ADHD and Asperger’s share some common features, but they are distinct. In some cases, people may have both conditions, which may complicate diagnosis and treatment. People with Asperger’s tend to have narrow interests and engage in repetitive behaviors. Maskot / Getty People with ADHD tend to have broad, varied interests and struggle with boredom and routine. Both are types ofneurodivergenceand aren’t conditions that need to be “fixed” or “cured....

andriano_cz / Getty Images What Is Asphyxiation? Within the context of addiction, we tend to associate asphyxiation with a drugoverdoseor alcohol poisoning. Asphyxiation is a not uncommon outcome of certainaddictions, whether it is accidental or self-inflicted. andriano_cz / Getty Images A less common cause is the intentional self-infliction of strangulation, known as autoerotic asphyxiation. Alcohol, in particular, has a tendency to produce large amounts of liquid vomit. Seizure From Withdrawal Others cease breathing as a result of a seizure during drug or alcoholwithdrawal....

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What is Assertive Communication?

Being upfront and honest can set the tone for healthy communication. What Is the Skill of Assertiveness? When you state your thoughts, needs, or wants clearly and concisely, you are being assertive. urbazon Assertive language is respectful and not overstated. Overstating our point will surely raisedefensiveness while understating it leads to resentment, Bradden says. Moreover, being assertive is not the same as beingaggressiveor harsh. Although society often puts assertiveness into buckets relating to gender, Overstreet says thisis false....

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