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Sadness vs Depression: Understanding the Key Differences and Signs

"I'm so depressed" is a common phrase to use when we're feeling sad. Sadness and depression are terms often used interchangeably, though there are some significant differences between these two concepts. Let's examine some of the similarities and...

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Confronting the Relationship 4 Horsemen: A Guide to Healing and Growth

Relationship problems are common, especially in close ties like longstanding romantic relationships. Understanding our communication habits and...

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What is Object Permanence? Understanding Its Importance in Development

What if someone took your favorite object in the whole world and moved it to another room, and from that moment on it ceased to exist forever?...

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Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment

Many of us have a moment where we look in the mirror and feel unhappy with what we see. It's not uncommon to have unkind thoughts about our...

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What is a Helicopter Parent and How It Impacts Your Child’s Life

Helicopter parenting or helicopter parents are topics frequently discussed across different forms of media, and most of us have a vague idea of what...

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Are My Parents Manipulative? Signs and Strategies to Cope Effectively

An emotionally manipulative parent can create a number of challenges in a child's sense of self, their relationships, and their daily functioning...

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a paranoid woman

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Understanding Why I Feel Paranoid Often and What to Do About It

"Paranoid" is a word that is often thrown around casually in conversation, but paranoid personality disorder and paranoid delusions can be quite...

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a man with anticipatory anxiety

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What is Anticipatory Anxiety? Symptoms and Effective Coping Strategies

Many of us feel anxious when we think about big events in the future. However, there are some that may feel that anxiety on a much higher level, and...

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a crowd that might trigger agoraphobia

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Do I Have Agoraphobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions Explained

Agoraphobia is a disorder that is not as generally well known as other anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, or...

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A parent who needs to find time for herself.

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Practical Tips for Finding Time as a Parent: Balancing Family and Personal Life

Being a parent can feel like a constant balancing act between work life and home life, social life, and just plain alone time. If we suspect that...

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