Attempting to "mind read" others is a near-universal pattern in relationships. Intuiting others’ inner world is an evolved survival skill that aids communication. Mind reading hinders more than it helps during times of relationship distress. No matter how much you try to "mind-read" people in your relationships, I’m going...

Ease Off the "Mind Reading"

Cocaine has long been known to hijack the brain’s natural reward system, but the precise mechanism of its power has remained elusive – until now. The hidden depths of our brains, driven by the dopamine “feel-good” hormone, hold the key to our deepest desires and motivations.

How cocaine tricks and hijacks the brain

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Dontae

Love: it is a magical feeling that can transform even the most dull life into a blooming wonderland. But when love fades, it can feel like you're fading away like the withered autumn leaves.

8 Signs That a Woman Lives with Someone She Doesn't Love

Emotions are created mostly from our expectations, past experiences, and energy level. The words we use to describe our experience shape how we feel. We can change our automatic habits of thought and access more joy. A 45-year-old client I’ll call Marco started psychotherapy with me by saying, “I’m unhappy,...

How to Stop Feeling Unhappy

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

Roughly a third of all Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While leading anti-anxiety medications are generally effective and well-tolerated, they come with problematic drawbacks. In a new study, researchers discovered a signaling pathway that when slowed down via a therapeutic injection, effectively halted anxious behaviors in mice.

Researchers discover an entirely new way to treat anxiety

Five emotionally intelligent tools can help you with a narcissist. These tools draw from three main components of emotional intelligence. The first three include trusting how you feel, appearing calm, and understanding how a narcissist manipulates. Five emotionally intelligent tools may help you when you are dealing with a narcissist....

5 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence Against a Narcissist

Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you listen to, you just can’t catch a break. Maybe that post-dinner espresso...

Could Xanax Actually Help You Sleep?

Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Everyday Health

Recognize early signs of dementia, like frequent falling, trouble reading, saying inappropriate things, and unusual compulsions. Learn more to understand and seek help.

10 Surprising Early Signs of Dementia

Requirements for doctor's notes of excuse for school absences are inequitable. Administrative labeling of absences as "excused," "unexcused," or "truant" are unhelpful. School-related anxiety places high demands on pediatric resources. As all parents know, the start of a new school year stirs up anxiety. How could it not? Going back...

Chronic Absenteeism and the Role of the Doctor's Note

Jen Terry

Lavender, with its distinctive fragrance and soothing properties, is a popular herb used in various forms, including essential oils, teas, and dried bundles. Burning lavender, whether for its aroma, therapeutic effects, or ceremonial reasons, is a practice embraced in many cultures. But what exactly happens when you burn lavender, and what are the potential benefits and risks associated with this practice?

What Happens If You Burn Lavender

Woman's World

We all toss and turn sometimes, but you can make adjustments to better your sleep health

Waking Up in the Middle of The Night is Not Always Cause for Concern, Experts Say—But Here’s How to Combat Sleep Interruptions

K.D. Lewis

Narcissistic abuse wreaks havoc on the mind in ways that often go unnoticed, especially when it comes to mental fog. The fog isn’t just about feeling forgetful or confused; it’s a complex psychological state that emerges as a survival mechanism and an emotional defense.

The Connection Between Narcissistic Abuse and Mental Fog

Buddhist psychology is a process of self-exploration and self-discovery. Meditation is process of getting to know the nature of the mind and how it works. Through meditation, we learn to see fundamental qualities of the mind like awareness, compassion, and wisdom. “There are two kinds of happiness—the temporary pleasure derived...

Developing a Rich Inner Life

Young adults feel invulnerable and fail to perceive the risk of regular cannabis use. One high-risk cannabis behavior is dosing shortly after waking up. Individuals who wake-and-bake do so to cope with social anxiety. For the past 40 years, on the morning of my lecture on cannabis, I have asked...

The Motivations of a “Wake-and-Bake” Cannabis Lifestyle

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

Emotional deprivation is an extreme absence of emotional connection from a parent, often accompanied by abuse. In contrast, emotional neglect is a shortage of emotional connection. It often happens in non-abusive homes. Each of these childhood experiences does harm to the child. That harm can last a lifetime or can...

Emotional Deprivation or Neglect? How to Tell the Difference

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDSensory overload occurs when some form of stimulus—like a loud sound, itchy tag, or smelly perfume—overwhelms your ability to comfortably process what you're experiencing. If you're experiencing sensory overload, you might feel the need to escape or find it difficult to communicate your needs. Sometimes, sensory overload can become extremely overloaded, making it easy for your brain to shut off other functions like speech, information processing, and decision-making.Anyone can experience sensory overload, with researchers estimating that 5% to 16% of people deal with it yearly. But it is much more...

What Does It Mean To Have Sensory Overload?

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Why Is My Mind So Loud?

\"Loud thoughts\" can be distressing and difficult to describe. There are many causes of loud thoughts. Psychotherapy including acceptance committment therapy can help. Sometimes a description...

"Loud thoughts" can be distressing and difficult to describe. There are many causes of loud thoughts. Psychotherapy including acceptance committment therapy can help. Sometimes a description...

Why Is My Mind So Loud?

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