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When a Call Causes Stress Many people don’t like talking on the phone. This fear can be disruptive to both your personal andprofessional lives, so taking it seriously is important. Not all people who are afraid to use the phone have SAD. Illustration by Jessica Olah, Verywell Some people simply are more comfortable in direct social interactions where they can read non-verbal cues such asfacial expressions. Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive restructuring involves challenging beliefs and replacing negative thoughts with more constructive alternatives....

Although depression is a mental illness, it can also cause physical symptoms. One possible explanation for these symptoms involves a neurotransmitter in the brain and gut called serotonin. Most of the body’s serotonin is produced and stored in the gut. When someone with a weakened immune system gets sick, it may take longer to get better. Some infections, like the common cold, are generally not serious. The relationship between immune function and depression is still being researched....

Empower yourself by knowing these common physical symptoms and co-occurring conditions associated with panic disorder and anxiety. While anxiety conditions are widespread, they often go undiagnosed or untreated. Muscle tension is a common problem for people with panic disorder. bymuratdeniz / Getty Images Muscle pain and discomfort can often be managed throughrelaxation techniques. Exercises that can help calm and relax the body include breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization....

Verywell / Catherine Song There are many ways to show love to your partner. you’ve got the option to show up to support them at an important fundraiser. it’s possible for you to buy them a gift just because you thought of them. Verywell / Catherine Song you’re free to squeeze their hand when they are having a stressful day. The others arewords of affirmation,acts of service,quality time, andgift giving/receiving....

The body can react tochronic stressin multiple ways. This article discusses some of thephysiological symptoms associated with stress. Physiological Symptoms of Stress Below you will find a few physiological symptoms that may accompany ongoing stress. Willie B. Thomas / Getty Images Fatigue Many people suffer fromfatigue, which can be attributed to stress. Understandably, it is difficult to get much done when you constantly feel drowsy or drained. Reducing stress levels can help with managing fatigue....

These observations reinforced his budding hypothesis that children’s minds were not merely smaller versions of adult minds. Until this point in history, children were largely treated simply as smaller versions of adults. Piaget proposed that intelligence grows and develops through a series of stages. Illustration by Joshua Seong, Verywell Older children do not just think more quickly than younger children. Instead, there are both qualitative and quantitative differences between the thinking of young children versus older children....

Who Is Piaget? Why Is Piaget Important?

These pictures include some of the mostfamous psychologistsas well as other great thinkers who made important contributions to psychology. He is perhaps best known for his concept of the inferiority complex. Erikson is also famous for his concept of the identity crisis. Hulton Archive / Stringer / Getty Images While Horney was a neo-Freudian, she also challenged many of Sigmund Freud’s theories about female psychology. In one ranking of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, Rogers was ranked at number six....

Historically, pipes were used ceremonially, gradually gaining mainstream popularity over the years. It is important to be aware of the health risks of pipe tobacco. Let’s explore these risks and learn more about how smoking pipe tobacco compares to smoking cigarettes. Verywell / JR Bee Is Pipe Tobacco Addictive? Pipe smoking is associated with a number of illnesses that are also common in cigar and cigarette smokers. Smokers who inhale pipe smoke also have an elevated risk of lung, pancreatic, and bladder cancer....

Planning Ability What Is Planning? Why is it important to build this skill? Sign up for more wellness… delivered right to your inbox.

A total of 11,235 children aged from 9 to 13 took part in the study. This might not be entirely surprisingthe links betweenexercise and better mental healthhave been well-documented. From lowering stress hormones toboosting confidenceand even improving sleep, exercise can help to maintain good mental health. Verywell / Nez Riaz Team Sports vs. However, there could be a few different explanations for this. This might also be because individual sports lack the camaraderie andsense of belongingof a team sport....

She’s a dark-skinned Black woman with pink hair, nose piercings, and tattoos to match. When her clients see her, they’re surprised that she’s their therapist. They didn’t think I was going to look like them. And so to see that it motivates them. History of Respectability Politics Respectability politics is nothing new in the United States. These tools of White supremacy have attempted to strip away their authenticity and cultural expression....

If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database. Do you feel like you need help and dont know where to turn? Getty / Boy_Anupong What Are You Feeling? What feelings or thoughts are coming up that have left you feeling this way? Try not to overthink it and just write as things come to you. What Is Wrong?...