Being in a new relationship can be exciting. However, if someone has recently been through a breakup and isn’t over their ex yet, it may be a rebound relationship. Rebound Relationship A rebound relationship is defined by being in a relationship based on a reaction to a previous relationship, where one or both members are still contending with issues raised by the past breakup, says Micaela Stein, LCSW at Humantold....
What Is Emotional Lability? People with high emotional lability are often described as “sensitive” or having “thin skin.” They may quickly transition between positive emotions like happiness, joy, excitement, enthusiasm, and amusement. But they also tend to experience negative feelings such as sadness more deeply than others. The term comes from the Latin word labilis meaning “to totter, sway, or move in an unstable manner.” Other terms for emotional lability include labile mood, labile affect, and reactivity....
The halo effect is a type of cognitive bias in which our overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about their character. Essentially, your overall impression of a person (“He is nice!”) impacts your evaluations of that person’s specific traits (“He is also smart!”). Perceptions of a single trait can carry over to how people perceive other aspects of that person. One great example of the halo effect in action is our overall impression of celebrities....
There are many decisions that you must make throughout the course of a day. Whether you’re deciding what clothes to wear, which activities to do, or which people to see, life consists of constant decision-making at pretty much every moment. Although you can make choices and plans for life, no one can ever be prepared for the unexpected. When these unexpected situations add up, it’s easy to become overly anxious and feel as if your life is out of control....
If you’ve been trying for awhile and can’t get pregnant, you may feel at a loss for what to do. But there are steps you can, and should, take. Sometimes the cause of infertility is easy to diagnose and even to treat. Not everyone needs in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other invasive, costly procedures. If you’re under 35 and have been trying to conceive for a year, or if you’re over 35 and have been trying for six months, it’s time to get help....
The drugstore has been a health staple since at least the early 1900s. (Walgreens was founded in 1901!) Like anything, though, as times have changed, so have the offerings. The modern drugstore is not only a one-stop shop for health, but destination for basically everything else, from paper towels to pencils to emergency pacifiers. Big box and neighborhood drugstores like Target, RiteAid, CVS, and Walgreens are now paying attention to changing wants and needs of customers, particularly wellness....
The gestational sac is usually the first sign of pregnancy on ultrasound. When correlated with HCG levels, the presence of a gestational sac can be very helpful in detecting ectopic or heterotopic pregnancy. It can also be used to determine if you have experienced a very early miscarriage. In viable pregnancies, transvaginal ultrasound should be able to detect the gestational sac by 5 weeks gestational age. Seeing Gestational Sac on Ultrasound The main reason ultrasound is done in early pregnancy is to detect an intrauterine pregnancy and rule out an ectopic pregnancy....
What Is Xylophobia? Xylophobia is an irrational fear of wooded areas. It is also known as hylophobia. Some people find that their fear is worse at night, while others are equally afraid at all times of the day. Xylophobia is sometimes connected to other phobias, such as animal fears, but may also occur alone. This article explores the causes and symptoms of the fear of wooded areas. It also discusses some of the available treatments and the impact that this fear can have if left untreated....
You’ve noticed that your self-esteem is low and that you’ve been doing a lot of negative self-talk lately. Or maybe you are going through a crisis right now and you’re looking for a way to move through it with a little more strength and optimism. Perhaps you are looking to reach a particular goal for yourself and want some positive reminders along the way about your inner strength and tenacity....
Ambien (zolpidem) is a prescription medication used for short term treatment of insomnia. It belongs to a group of drugs called sedative-hypnotics that work by depressing the central nervous system and slowing down brain activity. While Ambien is generally considered safer than certain other sedatives, it can still be misused. Long-term use may lead to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. How Ambien Withdrawal Works If you’ve been taking large doses of Ambien for more than a few weeks, you may experience withdrawal symptoms upon stopping....
When parents think about toy safety and young children, they mostly think about choking hazards from balls, marbles, and small toy parts. Balloons Are Hazards Too Surprisingly, latex balloons cause more choking deaths than balls, marbles, or toy parts. In addition to choking or aspirating on broken balloon pieces, some children actually suck in uninflated balloons while trying to blow them up. Of course, that doesn’t mean that kids can’t play with balloons anymore....
What Are Cluster Headaches? Cluster headaches are rare; they affect one in 1,000 people. They can cause severe pain on one side of the head, typically around the eye. These headaches can be mistaken for other types of headaches, like sinus headaches, migraine headaches, or tension headaches. Cluster headaches, as the name suggests, are a series of headaches that occur in groups, or clusters. They can range in frequency from multiple times a day to every few days....
Winter is cold season, and it can be hard to avoid catching a virus during those months. Should you be especially worried about common winter viruses if you’re pregnant? Could a cold, flu, or COVID-19 cause harm to a baby or trigger a miscarriage? Find out more below. Miscarriage Risk Although cold and flu viruses can certainly make you uncomfortable (especially if you’re pregnant and certain medications are off-limits), they aren’t likely to cause miscarriage....
Pregnancy and delivery bring with it countless changes. As your baby grows, both in and out of the womb, you may look at your own body and wonder which changes will stay, and which will fade with time. If you’ve noticed your hips expanding as your belly grows, you’re on to something, says Yen Tran, DO an OB/GYN at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. and author of “Baby Behind Mommy’s Belly Button....
What Is Encopresis? You might notice signs of bowel movement on their clothes, underwear, or sheets. The condition is also known as fecal soiling or fecal incontinence. Encopresis is a condition that causes a child to involuntarily leak stool even after they’ve already been toilet trained. For a diagnosis of encopresis to be made, the child must be at least four years old. This is because the child should typically already have control over their bowel movements at that age....
The stereotype that men are tough and don’t need help persists. Evidence shows fewer men seek out assistance for psychological challenges compared to women. During the last few years, we have witnessed a rise in awareness about mental health issues. Celebrities and star athletes have promoted increased advocacy for mental health. Yet, men still are negatively affected by toxic masculinity and the fear of showing vulnerability. What Barriers Prevent Men From Seeking Mental Health Assistance?...
If you have been using heroin for a while, whether as a regular pattern, in binges, or if you have become dependent, you may want to know what to expect if you stop taking heroin and start having heroin withdrawal symptoms. Overview If you have become addicted to heroin, you are likely to experience withdrawal when you quit, but withdrawal symptoms can also appear following heavy use. Physically, heroin withdrawal may feel like having the flu....
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an elective surgical procedure most commonly used to treat movement disorders, like Parkinson’s disease. However, deep brain stimulation is now becoming a treatment that can soothe even the most stubborn symptoms in certain mental illnesses. For example, major depressive disorder, often simply referred to as depression, can be challenging to treat. Unfortunately, some do not experience relief from medication and psychotherapy. However, treatment-resistant depression can benefit from deep brain stimulation....
Being more approachable helps put others at ease. It makes others more open to initiating conversations and helps encourage social harmony in groups. Approachability refers to the social perception of being friendly, likable, accessible, and easy to deal with. There are many reasons why others might not find you approachable. Sometimes this perception has less to do with you and more with the other person’s feelings of inadequacy, lack of self-confidence, and poor self-esteem....
If a close friend or family member has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD), there are many challenges that they will face. Having a supportive family and network of friends will make treatment and recovery easier. Tips for Supporting a Loved One With Social Anxiety Disorder Below are a variety of ways to support your friend or family member through this process. Getting better is a process—it takes hard work on the part of the person diagnosed and patience from family and friends....
