What You Should Know About Hoarding

It’s characterized by the extreme difficulty of getting rid of possessionseven those of little or no value. When severe, hoarding can put a person (and others in their home) in danger. Types of Hoarding There are a few different types of hoarding that people may experience. Del Henderson Jr / Getty Images Some people may exhibit a specific throw in of hoarding, while others may experience a more general form....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Connie King

What You Should Know About Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

The disorder causes significant impairments in personality in terms of functioning and is accompanied by several other pathologicalpersonality traits. People withnarcissistic personality disorderare typically described as arrogant, conceited, self-centered, and haughty. Despite this exaggerated self-image, they are reliant on constant praise and attention to reinforce theirself-esteem. Maria Korneeva / Getty Images Various questionnaires and personality tests may be used to help get greater insight into a person’s symptoms. Estimates suggest that between 0....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Amanda Mccoy

What You Should Know About Prozac for Kids

Prozac is a commonly prescribed medication for children and teens withmajor depressive disorder (MDD)and sometimesbipolar disorder. Before your child begins taking Prozac, it’s important that you understand its potential side effects. Prozac for Kids and Teens: What Does It Do? Rebecca Nelson / Taxi / Getty Images SSRIs may help improve mood by increasing the amount ofserotoninin the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood andemotions, sleep, and appetite....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Christine Yu

What You Should Know About Snuff

Additionally, there is a creamy snuff, which is less popular than the other forms. All deliver nicotine and other hazardous chemicals, so they are all dangerous to use. At a Glance Snuff may be smokeless, but it isn’t a safer alternative to cigarettes. Bill Hinton Photography/Moment Open/Getty Images All forms of snuffwhich can be dry, wet, or creamycontain nicotine and are addictive. “Snuff” often refers specifically to dry snuff, but it also comes in other forms....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Christopher Ashley

What You Should Know About the Oedipus Complex

The concept was first introduced by Sigmund Freud in his theory ofpsychosexual stages of development. We also share ongoing issues and criticisms of this concept, helping you understand the challenges it has faced. The concept became increasingly important as he continued to develop his theory of psychosexual development. Verywell / Joshua Seong In the Greek myth, Oedipus is abandoned at birth and thus does not know who his parents are....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Matthew Ray

What You're Getting Wrong About Your "Type", According to a Matchmaker

“I’m looking for a man in finance. Blue eyes…” lechatnoir / Getty Images Whats your jot down? I ask all of my matchmaking clients this question. lechatnoir / Getty Images Whatever we like, the answer isnt always as straightforward as it seems. Appearance, personality, and family values also factor into the equation. Over time, our bang out forms into a mold in which we judge potential partners and gaugecompatibility. In a world filled with billions of people and infinite possibilities, we have to narrow the field....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Christopher Dodson

What Your Conflict Resolution Style Says About You and Is It Healthy?

Cooperativeness refers to the extent to which a person tries to understand and satisfy their partners concerns. Assertiveness, meanwhile, refers to the extent to which a person seeks to satisfy their own concerns. A style leaning too far to either extreme can be unhealthy. Katleho Seisa / Getty Images Common Types of Conflict in Relationships Conflict is normal in every relationship. The first parent wants to discipline the daughter when she comes with her latest report card of mostly Cs....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Arthur Jones

What Your Favorite Movie Says About Your Personality and Mindset

Are you more into horror, comedy, or romance? This is primarily based on theBig Five Personality Testtraits. Lets see what your movie preferences say about you! Verywell Mind / Stocksy Not surprisingly, many people who like horror the most are men. So whether they are witnessing Will (Matt Damon) ask a guy How do you like them apples? People who appreciate drama also like to have a eudaimonic,or meaningful, experience with movies....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Lisa Gonzales

What Your Favorite Season Says About Your Personality

Does a particular time of year appeal to you more than others? Some people love the long, warm days of summer, while others revel in the chilly autumn days. Lets talk about why some seasons speak to us more than others and how psychology could explain these preferences. Jordan Siemens / Getty Images For example, the shorter, darker winter months can trigger depression symptoms in some people. However, any scientific explanation for our love of a particular season has to take geographic differences into account....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Madeline Rodriguez

What Your Texting Habits Say About Your Attachment Style, From a Relationship Coach

Ever spiral over a K text? He was movie-star handsome, ridiculously smart, and one of the mostemotionally unavailablemen Ive ever dated. Spoiler: it didnt end well. Verywell Mind / Getty Images In fact, it barely started at all. Thats how disconnected we were! While I was workshopping every word I sent, he was quietly committing to somebody else. Knowing what I know now, ourtexting styleswereattachment theoryin action. Classic to an avoidant attachment style, he planned perfect dates but then would ghost me afterward....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · John Jones

What Your Therapist's Scope of Practice Means for You

A therapist must understand the limits to their scope to ensure that clients receive quality care. How Does a Therapist Choose Their Scope of Practice? Some therapists specialize in diagnoses or mental health symptoms that they have personally experienced. SDI Productions / Getty Images Many clients might also request a therapist who shares part of their identity. For example,LGBTQ+individuals might prefer a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community as well....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Nicole Wilson

What “Hangxiety” Is and How to Avoid It

Those bad feelings can make a hangover seem even worse than one with physical symptoms alone. First, lets verify we understand the words that combine to create this term. Hangovers usually abate within a day. blackCAT/E+/Getty They include the following. Causes of Hangxiety It might seem very straightforward that the cause of hangxiety is a hangover. But in reality, it’s a little bit more complicated than that. That’s because everyone’s body chemistry is different, and is impacted differently....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Beth Glover

What's Really Driving You to Drink?

The trouble is, how can a person tell? Why Are We Drinking? People drink for various reasons. Reward-Drinking This behavior describes reward drinking because having an alcoholic drink brings joy or pleasure. Are We Drinking to Escape from Lifes Problems? Seeing family can be triggering, for example, or you may not adore your boss. Similar to using alcohol for escape, this can be a problem. If you have trouble sticking to your drinking goals, you may be at risk of alcohol use disorder....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Kaylee Hayden