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If you’ve experienced guilt around your own success, you’re far from alone. It’s more common than you think! These are some of the most common reasons that people feel guilty about success. Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images You might feel that you abandoned your loved ones, or put yourself above them. We associate success with long hours hunched over a desk, or toiling away at a skill. But sometimes, we get lucky, and we find success before many years of hard work have passed....

Are you constantly walking on eggshells to avoid upsetting them? It isn’t always apparent that exchanges with your significant other leave you scared to approach them. Ideally, talking to your partner will be open and free of tension. Fizkes / Getty Images After all, our partners are often our confidants and best friends, so very little is considered off-limits. Good communication is vital to any healthy relationship, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy....

PeopleImages/Getty Images Everyone goes through periods of occasionalsleepiness and low energy. However, it is not normal to feel tired all the time. If you feel tired all the time, it is crucial to find the cause and find solutions. PeopleImages/Getty Images If yourenot finding relief through sleep or rest, its time to address why youre experiencing excessive tiredness. It might be related to a medical issue or a mental health condition like depression....

What Causes People to Gain Weight While Taking Antidepressants? Here are a couple of reasons why you might experience antidepressant-related weight gain. So, you might simply be eating a bit more than you typically did prior to taking medication. Milko / Getty Images Your antidepressant medication may not be the cause of your weight gain. Never stop taking your antidepressant without talking to your prescribing physician. Weight gain is also associated with the atypical antidepressant Remeron (mirtazapine)....

Westend61 / Getty Images Anger is an emotion that nearly everyone will experience many times throughout their life. However, if you find yourself developing telltale signs of rage frequently, you might have a short temper. A short fuse is a trait not too many people will line up to possess. Westend61 / Getty Images Not sure if your emotions qualify as having a short temper? This article examines the common traits of people with short fuses and provides healthy coping strategies....

Verywell / Laura Porter Empathyinvolves the ability to understand what other people are experiencing. It plays an essential role in building social connections and promotesprosocialbehaviors. What can you do if you or a loved one lack empathy? Read on for signs that may indicate a lack of empathy and tips for dealing with those who do. Think of it as a continuum. Some people are naturally more empathetic, while others are less so....

Quitting therapy is a big decision, so think through your reasons and your treatment goals. Or maybe you dont trust her enough to discuss it with her. Whatever your reason, addressing your concerns about therapy with your counselor may help. Hill Street Studios / Getty Images Don’t be afraid to begin this discussion. It’s highly unlikely that your therapist has not had a discussion such as this before. Be as honest as you’re free to be....

Feeling isolated even when you’re together Marco_Piunti/E+/Getty You don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. However, it is 100% possible to be married and still lonely. It’s more about how you feel about your connectedness to others. Marco_Piunti/E+/Getty Is it normal to be lonely when you’re married? According to a 2018 survey by the AARP, being married but lonely is far from uncommon. Nearly 33% of married people over 45 reported feeling lonely....

That is normal, but it can be frustrating or even a bit upsetting. Does it mean that your relationship or sex life are doomed? Remember, the cause may be physical or emotional. Kris Ubach and Quim Roser/Image Source/Getty Alternatively, think about what originally made you attracted to your partner and consider what changed. attempt to discuss it with your partner through a solution-focused approach. During your discussions with your partner, make it a point to hear their side of things....

Some feel as though their freedom has been restored while others are terrified." Glowiak underscores, “For those concerned about masked mandates ending, know that you are not alone. Many are alarmed by this.” Verywell Mind / Madelyn Goodnight “You are still free to wear a mask as you see fit,” he says. Glowiak recommends avoiding populated areas, and advises discretion in navigating COVID-19 risks. Glowiak further explains, “Like you, they are free to make their own best decisions....

Counselors with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National connection) are available to chat 24/7. Rape andsexual assaultare traumatic, life-altering experiences that should never be minimized or dismissed. Here’s what to do if you or someone you know has been raped. iStockphoto Trigger Warning:This article contains information about sexual violence and rape that may be triggering for some survivors. Here are some things to do right away. Go Someplace Safe Safety is your first priority....

Some emotions can be challenging, such as envy andjealousy. Knowing how to recognize these feelings is also vital, and enables us to address them head-on. Jealousy Envy Is Your Partner Jealous or Envious of You? Frederic Cirou / Getty Images Though we use them interchangeably sometimes, jealousy and envy are actually different emotions. She explains that it’s possible to feel both emotions at the same time. A conversation is an excellent step in alleviatingdifficult feelings....

Research suggests thatsexual satisfactionplays a pivotal role in healthy relationships. It may be due to a short-term stressor that has driven your partner to distraction. This can stir feelings offrustration, self-doubt, and worry that this is your first step toward asexless marriage. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Is It Normal Not to Be Interested in Sex? There is no rule as to when a dry spell is “too long....