Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug similar in many ways to amphetamines. Stimulants are the second most popular class of illicit drugs after marijuana. Meth was synthesized in the 1880s and was widely used in the second world war by German soldiers, who were provided with the drug by their government as an aid to alertness. This led to the first wave of meth use when the public gained access to this government-issued drug....
Anger is an intense emotion you feel when something has gone wrong or someone has wronged you. It is typically characterized by feelings of stress, frustration, and irritation. Everyone feels anger from time to time. It’s a perfectly normal response to frustrating or difficult situations. Anger only becomes a problem when it’s excessively displayed and begins to affect your daily functioning and the way you relate with people. Anger can range in intensity, from a slight annoyance to rage....
Asynchronous development refers to an uneven intellectual, physical, and emotional development. In average children, these three aspects of development progress at about the same rate. That is, the development is in “sync.” An average 3-year-old has the intellectual and physical abilities as well as the emotional maturity as most other 3-year-olds. However, in gifted children, the development of those areas can be out of “sync.” The gifted child’s intellectual development can be more advanced than her physical and emotional development, which progress at a different rate....
What Is Celibacy? Other’s may decide to remain celibate for a specific duration of time, such as a few months or years, possibly until they are in a relationship with a partner. Celibacy Celibacy is a vow of long-term restraint from sexual intercourse, often until marriage. There are some instances that individuals vow to reframe from sex for a lifetime, for example, priests or nuns. It is considered “involuntary celibacy” when an individual is open to the idea of sex but is unable to find a partner....
Those with a higher degree of emotional resilience can handle the stresses that come with daily life more effectively and calmly. They are also able to manage crises more easily. Fortunately, emotional resilience is a trait that can be developed. In fact, it’s a trait that is worth developing for many reasons, not the least of which is that it can transform your life and your experience of stress. What Is Emotional Resilience?...
Many people think of self-care as a luxury. Maybe it’s a bubble bath, a massage, or sitting in silence and meditating for an hour. Maybe it’s even a day at the spa or a yoga retreat in the mountains. It sounds time-consuming, complicated, and expensive, doesn’t it? Thankfully, there is much more—or much less—to self-care than the stereotypical idea of getting pampered. In fact, self-care is really anything that you do to be good to yourself....
People who’ve been bitten by the travel bug will tell you how exploring the world leads to bliss. Now, there’s some scientific evidence to support those anecdotes. Key Takeaways People who travel frequently tend to have greater life satisfaction, according to a new study.Experts say that vacation-induced joy may come from taking time off from work, having new experiences, and spending quality time with loved ones.People who can’t afford to travel may be able to achieve similar levels of life satisfaction through other less expensive activities....
You usually hear the term normative group, or norm group, in discussions of tests and measures. It refers to the sample of test-takers who are representative of the population for whom the test is intended. The normative group is intended to stand for a hypothetical “typical” test-taker—one who represents the group that’s being tested. How Norm Groups Are Used in Psychological Testing When designing a test of something—for instance, academic ability or signs of depression—it’s important for the people making the test to understand the group that they are testing....
People who are trying to conceive may wonder if a blood pregnancy test can be wrong. These tests, which are done at a doctor’s office or in a lab, are over 99% accurate. Blood tests confirm pregnancy by checking for the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which increases exponentially after conception. Another common question is whether you can have a negative hCG blood test but still be pregnant....
“It’s too hot.” “I don’t want to go to Grandma’s house.” “These peas are gross.” Listening to constant complaints from your child will wear on your patience. Complaining isn’t good for your child either. If they are always focused on the negative, they will be at a higher risk of mental health problems, like depression and anxiety. They will also be more likely to encounter social problems. Their peers won’t want to spend time with a kid who constantly complains....
When you miss someone there’s no denying that raw emotion. You can’t get it out of your head, and it lingers, like an annoying fly buzzing around in the summertime. Missing someone is quite common, but what you do when you feel that way can vary. This article discusses why you might be missing someone and how to deal with all of the emotions that accompany the feeling of missing another person (and what to do if they don’t miss you back!...
Parents who would like to win child custody should ensure they have dressed appropriately for all court appearances. The appropriate dress may vary based on time of year or location, but wherever you live (and even if the weather is hot), your goal should be to appear mature and responsible. Even though your character and history with your children should play a more important role than your appearance, appearance does count....
Breaking up with someone you once held deep feelings for can be incredibly difficult, especially when you and your partner share a living space together. This practice of partners living together is growing more and more popular, with a 2011-2015 CDC survey revealing that around 72% of women and 70% of men between the ages of 18 and 44 were cohabiting with partners. Moving out is one of the first steps to take when moving on from a relationship, and can be one of the most complicated....
Growing up is full of challenges but the tween years can be particularly difficult for children. During the tween years, children are constantly evaluating their status with peers, and that often leads to bad behavior as tweens juggle for social top spots, often times ignoring, bullying or leaving out others, even former friends. If your child is receiving the cold shoulder at school from friends, former friends or from classmates, it could make for difficult times at home....
We all have periods of time when we feel less energetic and struggle to find motivation. It is common to feel this way on occasion, but when these moments start becoming more frequent or last for longer periods of time, we might start seeing ourselves differently. Our goals become less important, we find it difficult to feel inspired and we might start wondering if we are capable. We may even start calling ourselves lazy....
Independence refers to being self-sufficient or taking care of yourself. It is often necessary to function independently as an adult, such as making and keeping your appointments, completing assignments for work, or maintaining a healthy and safe living environment. However, like any trait, independence can be dangerous when taken to an extreme. Everyone encounters challenges that they cannot tackle on their own, and everyone has needs that they cannot meet without some support....
For many kids, the fourth grade is a pivotal year in terms of friendships and social relationships. The social skills that are important for fourth graders to have are those that help them discover who they are, who their friends are, and what they think about the world around them. Recognizing Friendship Levels Skill: Begins to recognize that friendship has different levels and that at this age these levels are frequently in flux....
Mindfulness is a state of mental awareness and focuses that have been traditionally used in meditation practices, and has recently become popular as an element of certain types of cognitive behavioral therapy, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. In understanding what mindfulness is, it helps to practice mindfulness yourself. When you are mindful, you are aware of both your external surroundings and your inner experience, including your own responses to what is going on around you, in the present moment....
Living with a preschooler, you may sometimes feel like you are on To Tell the Truth, trying to determine which statements that come out of your child’s mouth are real and which are objects of their imagination. “I didn’t spill the milk,” said the 3-year-old who is standing in a puddle of the white stuff with an empty cup in her hand. “The baby broke my car.” “I didn’t take out all these toys, the dog did....
Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, happens when body temperature gets out of control and the sweating process malfunctions. Usually, sweating cools the surface of the skin when the water in sweat evaporates. Without this, the body can’t cool down, and body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Most kids spend lots of time outdoors during the hot summer months, so it’s important to know how to prevent heat stroke, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the illness that your child may not be able to communicate to you....
