Do you constantly think about how to find happiness in life? Or maybe you were happy before, and you’re wondering how to find happiness again. While happiness might feel elusive or out of your reach at times, that doesn’t make it an impossible journey or goal to achieve. On the contrary, happiness could be waiting for you around the next corner if you just hang on. Or, it might be even simpler than that....
Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 61 It’s impossible to feel mentally strong when you’re giving away your power. But, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking traps that leave you feeling helpless....
Klonopin (clonazepam) is typically prescribed to treat conditions like panic disorder, anxiety, and certain types of seizures. It is possible to develop a physical dependence to Klonopin if you take enough of the the drug over time. It is for this reason that drug is prescribed with caution and gradually tapered off once treatment is no longer needed. If you have been prescribed Klonopin, you should take the time to educate yourself about the possible side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and symptoms of overdose....
Once your labor starts, it will most likely keep moving forward or progressing through its normal stages. Though every now and then labor will slow or stop. If your labor is stalled, you may require what is known as an augmentation of labor. Speeding labor up, or an augmentation of labor means that medical or natural techniques are used to help labor back on its path. This may restart or speed your labor up....
Smoking tobacco out of a pipe has been a worldwide practice for centuries, despite pipe tobacco’s health risks. Historically, pipes were used ceremonially, with the practice gradually gaining mainstream popularity over the years. Pipe smoking has been dwindling since the 1960s, but is still favored by a small percentage (approximately 1.5%) of smokers in the United States today, especially older men. Pipe smoking is still common in Sweden, where as many as one-quarter of adult males smoke a pipe....
A twin pregnancy comes with risks, both for the mother and the babies. Some moms hope to conceive twins or even higher-order multiples and will take active steps during fertility treatment to increase their odds. Other moms do what they can to avoid conceiving twins, but still get pregnant with more than one baby. Understanding the risks of a twin pregnancy before you conceive can help you make decisions regarding your fertility treatment....
Minor stomach pain and cramps are common during pregnancy and are rarely a sign that anything is amiss. But if you have severe pain, you should seek medical help immediately as it may be due to an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, placental abruption, or another serious problems. Learn what these symptoms indicate at different stages of pregnancy and when to see your doctor. Stomach Pain in Early Pregnancy Abdominal pains is a frequent symptom in early pregnancy and usually not a cause for concern....
Is Lamictal safe during pregnancy? Is it, or the generic lamotrigine, safe during breastfeeding? Does Lamictal cause birth defects? While there is not enough data to answer these questions conclusively, researchers have been able to gather enough information to issue guidelines. During Pregnancy Thus far, Lamictal has not been shown to cause any significant increases in birth defects overall. Some data shows that there is an increased risk of cleft lip and palate malformations, but other data does not....
No outdoor cycling workout is complete without a helmet. While cycling accidents may seem infrequent, they do happen, and it’s best to be prepared. Wearing a proper helmet can reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury by up to 85 percent. The best helmets have adequate padding and ventilation, are properly fitted, and should be in a rather new condition. When shopping for a helmet, look for something that’s CPSC-certified....
Whether you enjoy cycling in the early mornings or after sunset, or in low-light, rural areas, a solid set of bike lights is essential to your ride’s comfort and safety. From illuminating your environment to allowing traffic to see you, bike lights offer extra visibility, especially when you don’t have reflective gear on hand. When shopping for bike lights, consider how the lights will attach to your bike and whether they are rechargeable or need replacement batteries....
According to the Prison Policy Initiative, 10.6 million people go to jail and 600,000 people enter prison in the United States each year. Many justice-involved individuals have pre-existing mental health issues. And some individuals who were considered mentally healthy prior to their arrest develop mental health symptoms once they are in prison. Being in prison can take a serious toll on an individual’s psychological well-being. New conditions often develop, and pre-existing conditions may worsen....
Dating someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. In the United States, thousands of adults have ADHD, and the rates are rising. A common disorder, ADHD can cause hyperactivity, inattention, disorganization, and other symptoms that affect daily functioning. While treatment, care, and coping strategies are available, it’s important to understand that ADHD is a lifelong condition. While there is no cure for the disorder, you can still have a healthy and loving relationship with a partner who has ADHD....
Dr. Kira Stein of the West Coast TMS Institute talks with author Andy Behrman about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a standard treatment for severe depression as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), another treatment for severe depression. Note that Dr. Stein is speaking of these two therapies’ potential utility in treatment-resistant major depression. However, ECT is also used to treat bipolar depression, mania, catatonia, and schizophrenia, using TMS for these conditions is considered off-label as it has not been approved by the FDA....
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscle surrounding the belly button doesn’t close properly, leaving an opening in the abdominal wall. As the intestines spill over into the opening, it creates a bulge in the belly button. Although umbilical hernias are more common in newborns and babies under 6 months, older kids and adults can get them, too. In 90% of cases, the umbilical hernia will close on its own before the child reaches around 4 years of age without treatment....
A unicornuate uterus is a type of congenital uterine abnormality (müllerian duct abnormality). It is smaller than a typical uterus, often about half the normal size and occurs in about 1 in 4,000 people. A unicornuate uterus usually has only one functioning fallopian tube (rather than two). And, the other side of the uterus may have what is called a rudimentary horn, also called a hemi-uterus. A rudimentary horn is an underdeveloped “horn” on one side of the unicornuate uterus....
Sometimes, it’s easy to get so caught up with work, sports, school, and other outside activities, that there’s little time to spend together as a family. Many teens also aren’t interested in spending too much time together as a family. It’s developmentally normal for them to want to be surrounded by their friends and their own activities as they gain independence. A 2016 study found that quality time with parents served as a better predictor of teenagers’ academic aspirations than time spent doing homework or attending extracurricular activities....
Alcohol is commonly used as a remedy for social anxiety. And after the holidays—possibly the busiest social season—many people begin the new year by reevaluating their relationship with it. Dry January presents the challenge of going sober for a month, but in 2023 people are thinking longer term about reducing their drinking, while still embracing the buzz. Key Takeaways While sobriety cuts out alcohol entirely, sober curiosity encourages less consumption of alcohol....
“We are raising our tuition rate starting in two weeks,” your daycare provider says while handing you a new contract. Wait, what? You can barely afford the tuition now! The average child care tuition in the U.S. is $9,589 per year according to a report by New America and Care.com. Where will you get the extra cash to cover the increase? If you go into a nervous sweat thinking about your daycare hiking their price we have some ideas to calm your nerves....
There are plenty of ways to go about choosing a name for your baby. You might consider names based on your family’s origin, your favorite pieces of pop culture, or you might simply pick names that carry a special meaning. Some families like to choose a name based on a letter. Perhaps it’s the same letter as your last name (so your child will have double initials), or perhaps you want your child’s initials to spell something out....
Witchcraft dates back many centuries and has roots all over the world. But while witches may have gotten a bad rap in many cultures, there are a lot of witchy characters in pop culture that have become beloved by readers and viewers. In fact, these witches are the perfect name option if you’re about to welcome a new addition into the family. These witch baby names draw inspiration from famous witches in history, witches in pop culture, and even some things that evoke witchy feelings....
