Why Do People Have Affairs? 5 Common Reasons
Why do people have affairs? When you interact with people long enough, you may find that people don’t always keep their word. That’s not a pessimistic view of the world, but a fact that breaks in on our relationships and reality every so often. This fact becomes more a rude awakening when it intrudes on an intimate relationship like a marriage. We don’t pick our life partners lightly, nor do we make promises of lifelong fidelity on a whim. In entering a marriage, the [...]
Examples of Gaslighting at Work
Managing workplace relationships is important because, for most of us, that is where we spend most of our time. Unfortunately, the workplace environment can sometimes be unbearable due to several reasons. In this article, we will look at gaslighting at work and its effects on those who are being abused. Gaslighting is a term used to describe a situation where one person or a group of people psychologically manipulate someone into questioning their reality, action, feelings, motives, or even sanity. Gaslighting is a [...]
How to Beat Anxiety in Five Minutes
Chronic anxiety can wear you down. The feelings of panic, jitteriness, nervousness, and sensations of being on edge can seem overwhelming. Do you experience a rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, lightheadedness, and trembling? Do your thoughts swirl with fear and worry? You may be suffering from anxiety and possibly panic attacks. You need to learn how to beat anxiety. When fear has a grip, you can combat it with a few strategies on how to beat anxiety. These strategies can [...]
Postpartum Depression in Men: Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that can manifest soon after the birth of a baby. It is usually thought of as a female condition that is triggered by the sudden hormonal changes that take place at childbirth. However, studies indicate that one in ten dads suffer from postpartum depression as well. The birth of a baby changes family dynamics in a radical way. Caring for a newborn can be depleting. Getting used to disruptions in sleep patterns and adapting to new [...]
Messy Room? Lost Keys? Unfinished Tasks? Could It Be ADHD?
ADHD: These four little letters get tossed around a lot on social media. Stereotypes abound of kids and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, but what is it actually? Let’s look at the specific diagnosis criteria – some of which might surprise you – and see where they overlap with other mental health diagnoses. The main criteria is someone who has trouble staying focused on a task, thus the name “attention deficit.” In children, this might be someone whose mind wanders off to fanciful daydreams [...]
What to Expect from Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling gives you an opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level. Then you can explore where you stand on important issues and uncover areas where your assumptions don’t align. You can then address these potential areas of conflict in a productive way that will help reduce disagreements later. It can also help you decide whether marriage really is in both of your best interests. Couples tend to have preconceived notions about what marriage should look like. Your expectations [...]