Everyone has a vision during pregnancy of what is supposed to happen, and that vision never includes the NICU or having a premature baby. The feeling of loss of a term baby and ability to immediately bond and care for that baby is often coupled with feelings of sadness and guilt. Babies in need of immediate neonatal care are often quickly taken away and the parents may feel disconnected from their new baby....
Holding a grudge is when you harbor anger, bitterness, resentment, or other negative feelings long after someone has done something to hurt you. Usually, it’s in response to something that’s already occurred, other times a grudge may develop after simply perceiving that someone is against you or means you harm—whether or not they actually do. Grudges also often feature persistent rumination about the person and/or incident at the center of your ill-will....
People who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also commonly experience guilt. In particular, individuals who have endured traumatic events may also begin to feel what’s known as trauma-related guilt. But what does the term mean exactly? How Guilt Develops After Trauma Trauma-related guilt refers to the unpleasant feeling of regret stemming from the belief that you could or should have done something different at the time a traumatic event occurred. For example, a military veteran may regret not going back into a combat zone to save a fallen soldier....
Most women will have normal pregnancies with no complications whatsoever. It is important, however, to learn the warning signs of a potential problem. Your doctor or midwife should alert you to issues that may be specific to your situation, but the general warning signs apply to every pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will routinely screen for potential problems during your prenatal care visits. Blood and urine tests, ultrasounds, and other screening tests will help your doctor monitor your pregnancy and decide if you are in a higher risk category for any specific issues....
What Does the Term ‘Baby Blues’ Mean? This brief period of low mood is extremely common; it’s estimated that up to 85% of new mothers experience the baby blues. In some cases, these feelings may begin to occur shortly before birth, as well. Baby Blues The term “baby blues” refers to the emotional mood swings many mothers experience in the first two weeks of postpartum. Feelings of anxiousness, disappointment, sadness, restlessness, and uncertainty are all indicative of baby blues....
Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your overall well-being. Stress Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action. Sometimes, the best way to manage your stress involves changing your situation. At other times, the best strategy involves changing the way you respond to the situation....
While autism research continues to evolve, access to assessments may pose a barrier to diagnosis, and cause many autistic individuals to be overlooked in childhood. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that the age of diagnosis was related to decreased quality of life and increased levels of autistic traits in adults. Key Takeaways Autistic adults reported lower quality of life and higher autistic trait levels based on the age of diagnosis....
Court appearances can be quite frightening, especially when the custody of your child is being determined. Parents should walk into all child custody proceedings as prepared as possible. Here’s some information about what to expect during family court proceedings and how to prepare for the best possible outcomes. Preparing for Child Custody Court When you enter a court to argue for child custody, it’s important to be as prepared as possible....
Meditation is a practice that can help you relax and cope better with stress. It can also have a wide range of other health benefits. Even if you’ve enjoyed the practice in the past, finding the time to incorporate regular meditation into your life isn’t always easy. Here’s what you should know about when to meditate, why it is important to find the time to meditate, and some tips that can help make meditation a regular habit....
Try these team-bonding activities before or after practices, during other downtimes, and on team trips. After all, part of being a good sport is being a good team member—and both are traits that we hope our kids will gain from playing team sports. As a parent coach or volunteer, you can help your team grow closer with bonding activities like these. Ideally, you should limit participation to team members and chaperones (at least most of the time)....
The emotional roller coaster that accompanies adolescence can be a wild ride. To parents, your teen’s over-the-top reactions may seem blown out of proportion. And of course, some teens seem to love drama. Whether they’re spreading gossip or starting trouble on social media, they thrive on the excitement. Whether your teen has an on-again off-again romantic relationship or he’s having a meltdown over the latest social media conversation, a daily crisis of some sort may seem inevitable....
Thanks to ongoing research on the effects of alcohol, we now know that there are many risks associated with drinking, including learning and memory problems, impaired driving, unintentional injuries, violence, unsafe sexual behavior, suicide attempts, overdoses, and addiction. But there are many misguided beliefs about alcohol and alcohol use, some of which can interfere with you or someone you love recognizing the warnings signs of alcohol misuse and seeking help. By learning the facts about alcohol use, you can be better prepared to drink responsibly....
Whether you’re working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Al-Anon, or any other program, the most difficult of all the steps probably step 5. This is the one that asks us to admit “our wrongs” and to do so in front of our higher power and another person. Admittedly, it’s hard to find someone who is not nervous about step 5, and some people put it off as long as possible....
Although the qualifications for membership in twelve-step support groups is specifically defined, generally it is the individual members themselves that decide if they “belong” to the group or not. Tradition 3 Both Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon open their doors and offer fellowship to anyone who fits the eligibility outlined in Tradition 3 and generally leave that determination up to the individual. Basically, those who attend these 12 step meetings either feel a sense of “belonging” or they do not and move on....
CBT is an effective treatment for managing ADHD symptoms in adults. A study discovered that combining ADHD medication with CBT in adult participants was more effective in reducing symptoms than medication alone. Not only did the participants who received both treatment methods experience a more significant impact on ADHD symptoms, but they also had fewer depressive symptoms. ADHD therapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tailored for those with ADHD symptoms. Therapists practicing CBT and specializing in ADHD treatment perform therapy for ADHD clients....
Because they are both personality disorders, antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) shares many of the same traits as borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, the causes of these conditions and how they manifest can be strikingly different. Learn more about the differences between antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder so you can receive proper treatment. Symptoms Both ASPD and BPD are Cluster B personality disorders in the DSM-5. Cluster B disorders are characterized by overly emotional, dramatic, and unpredictable thinking and behavior....
Technology continues to offer ways to improve mental health, and a recent study found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may detect anxiety symptoms with over 92% accuracy. Key Takeaways Artificial Intelligence (AI) may detect behavioral signs of anxiety with over 90% accuracy.Motion sensors were able to detect such anxiety symptoms as nail-biting, knuckle cracking, hand tapping, etc.AI technology may offer innovative opportunities to improve outcomes regarding mental health. This research, published in Pervasive and Mobile Computing, was conducted with data from adult participants in Pakistan, whereby movements were recorded with the use of a sensor as individuals performed a series of activities in a particular order....
Hearing that your child may need braces may leave even the most even-tempered parents feeling overwhelmed. But the need for braces is not something you should ignore, even if you think your child is too young. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children be evaluated at age 7 to determine if braces or other types of appliances will be needed. It is also not that uncommon for kids to need some sort of corrective measure....
Siderodromophobia, or the fear of trains, is a broadly encompassing diagnosis that includes all fears related to trains. Some people fear crashing, while others are afraid of the lack of control. Still, others do not directly fear trains but find them to be a trigger for other phobias such as claustrophobia, social phobia, or germ phobia. Understanding Siderodromophobia Siderodromophobia is a specific phobia that may be rooted in many different fears....
Parenting a baby is not for the faint of heart, and that’s especially true when your little one is sick. They can’t tell you what’s wrong, there’s no way to know what they need, and although you want to make them feel better as quickly as possible, many of the usual treatments aren’t safe for babies. Here’s a list of everything you need to handle your baby’s next illness like a parenting pro....
