You might be depressed and not know it. But depression and sadness do not always go hand-in-hand. Is it really possible to be depressed and not know it? PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images What Is Sadness? If youre feeling sad most or all of the time, it could be a sign that youre depressed. Sadness vs. Depression Sadness and depression can hit you suddenly or come on slowly over time....
If you feel tired after work, there might be a number of different explanations for your exhaustion. Sometimes, thisfatiguemight happen during hectic periods when you’re simply overworked and under-rested. In other cases, other factors might be at play. Sean Anthony Eddy / Getty Images Depression or Anxiety Depression can create difficulties with sleep and energy levels. Some anti-depressant medications can also cause insomnia, which leads to fatigue. Whereextroverted peoplefeel energized by social interaction, introverted people become quickly exhausted....
Now on the rise is a similar trend with older women. For anyone considering making a move toward an older woman-younger man relationship, well be examining the benefits. While some women embrace the term, most view it negatively or have mixed feelings about it. Robert Nicholas / Getty Images In reality, this is anything but the truth, even for much older women. Increased Sexual Compatibility One truth about age is that it comes with experience....
This condition is prevalent on college campuses, affecting an estimated 53% of students at some point. It can also increase their risk of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. All of these changes happen at one time and cause major stress. Andreswd / Getty Images Any symptomsboth mild and severecan affect college students' performance and mental health. Fortunately, help is available and schools have also stepped in to address mental health concerns....
Hobbies have many stress-relieving benefits that usually make them more than worth the time they require. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of hobbies. Health Benefits of Hobbies Hobbies have been found to have both psychological and physical health benefits. Tatiana Maramygina / Getty Images Taking a Break Hobbies provide a slice of time in your schedule free of responsibilities. This can be especially beneficial for people who feel overwhelmed by all that they have to do....
If you think your antidepressant isnt helping, talk to your provider. You might just need a dose adjustment or a different jot down of medication. They diagnosed you with depression and had you start taking Prozac, and you started feeling better. Verywell / Bailey Mariner Its possible for an antidepressant to stop working. Get our printable guide to help you ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Why Do Antidepressants Stop Working?...
Westend61 / Getty Images Have you ever felt like others were getting ahead in life but you weren’t? Maybe a friend bought a house, and you haven’t even considered saving for a down payment. Some of us are great at that, and some of us aren’t. Westend61 / Getty Images If you’ve wondered why people are bad at long-term planning, you’re not alone. And, only 35% of people say they think about the future at all once a week....
Some psychology students are surprised (maybe even dismayed) to realize that they must take a statistics course. At a Glance Statistics enable us to organize, describe, and understand large amounts of data. Understanding statistics in psychology can help you excel both in your classes and in this field. Hero Images / Getty Images Many college programs have different statistics class requirements. How many hours did you sleep? How many students in your class ate breakfast this morning?...
An open-ended question is a question that can’t be answered with just one word or phrase. Open-ended questions for counseling allow people to express their feelings and share thoughts they might not otherwise explore. In fact, this has even become a source of humor in pop culture. Richard Clark / Getty Images Bob Newhart’s famous question, “How did that make you feel?” has become a standard way to lampoon therapy....
There are very few plus-size reality TV stars…what gives? Theres nothing greater than a trashy reality show. Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Verywell Mind Its escapism at its finest, jaw-dropping, attention-grabbing, mindless forms of entertainment that I cant stop watching. But as much as I love streaming these shows, I cant help but get upset at howunrealisticthey are. Living in a plus-sized body. But most reality TV shows portray thin bodiessizes 0 to 4....
Addictionalso plays a powerful role in keeping people smoking. How to Cope With This Fear Usingnicotineto relax is only a temporary fix. As soon as your body rids itself of these chemicals, you start to crave more. Simon McGill / Getty Images Over time, as the body begins to adapt to the nicotine, it responds far less. As a result, you gotta increase the frequency of your smoking to achieve the desired effect....
Many peopleexperience stressor anxiety before an exam. The severity of test anxiety can vary considerably from one person to another. TheYerkes-Dodson lawsuggests that there is a link between arousal levels and performance. Mehmet Yunus Yesil/E+/Getty Images Excessive fear can make it difficult to concentrate and you might struggle to recall things that you have studied. You might feel like all the information you spent some much time reviewing suddenly seems inaccessible in your mind....
After all, not everyone has good intentions. But assuming the best in others doesnt have to come at your own expense. In fact, you could still assume other people are doing their best while alsoestablishing clear boundaries with them. Verywell / Julie Bang Theres a surprising upside of assuming the best in others; it actuallylowers your stress levels. But it takes some practice. You might find yourself jumping to conclusions that assume bad intentions automatically....
