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Nursing a baby until they fall soundly asleep in your arms is one of the most magical moments of early parenthood. However, as your baby grows, they can become reliant on that pre-bedtime feed in order to drop off to sleep. This is referred to as a feed-to-sleep or nursing-to-sleep association and it can result in disrupted sleep for everyone. The feed-to-sleep association may work well for many families. While others may choose to implement a few changes to optimize their sleep schedules and teach their baby to self soothe....

Relationships can be challenging even when all parties involved are completely healthy. Add a chronic illness or debilitating condition into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible to keep your relationship happy and emotionally healthy. Being with a person who has a long-term health condition can not only be difficult, you can also lose sight of your own mental and emotional wellness as you tend to your partner’s needs....

Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Mike Bayer Mike Bayer is a professional personal development coach and interventionist. He’s the CEO and founder of CAST Centers, a treatment center that addresses mental health issues and substance abuse problems....

If you have been bullied, you know how easy it is to blame yourself for what happened. You may ask yourself questions like, “Why didn’t I say something?” or “Why did I just stand there while she belittled me?” But if you do that, you are missing the point. You did not ask to be bullied. The bully made that choice and you are in no way responsible for another person’s thoughts and actions....

Although anyone can be bullied for just about anything, weight always seems to attract the attention of bullies. Tweens and teens who have a low weight, those who have obesity, and even those that have a healthy weight can be targeted. Often targeted because of the way they look, kids who are bullied because of how much they weigh or the way their bodies look often become dissatisfied with how they look....

In people with bipolar disorder, mania and hypomania can comprise various symptoms, from reckless spending to sexual promiscuity. In addition, some more subtle symptoms may also occur, such as the belief held by some patients that everything occurring around them is related somehow to them when in fact it isn’t. This symptom is known as ideas of reference. An extension of those irrational beliefs, delusions of reference, can cause patients to change their behavior significantly because of this mistaken belief....

Jordan is a unique name of both Greek and Hebrew origins. The origin of the name can be traced to a popular river in Israel, called the Jordan River. The Jordan River also lent its name to the country Jordan. In Hebrew, the name means “to flow down” or “descend.” Jordan is a biblical name and a perfect baby name option for religious people. In the Bible, John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River....

Millions of children around the world have mental health concerns, from mood disorders like anxiety and depression to behavioral disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Key Takeaways Despite the high rates of mental health issues in children around the world, many of them don’t get the help or treatment they need.Less of half of the children polled in a recent multi-nation study received treatment for their mental health disorder. A lot more effort on screening and prevention is needed to help children recover from mental health issues, say experts....

What Is Liminal Space? Maybe you’ve never heard of the phrase “liminal space,” but you’ve been there, and it’s possible you didn’t like it. Being in a liminal space can be incredibly uncomfortable for most people. Brains crave homeostasis and predictability, and liminal space is everything but. Liminal Space The word “liminal” comes from the Latin word “limen,” which means threshold. To be in a liminal space means to be on the precipice of something new but not quite there yet....

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are often described as having mood lability. Mood lability is an intense or rapidly changing emotional response that is out of proportion to the situation at hand. It is often associated with dramatic changes in opinions and behaviors. Understanding Mood Lability Mood lability is often evidenced by destructive or harmful behaviors. Those actions can include angry tantrums or screaming, destroying objects, aggression or violence towards others, and self-harm....

On May 2, 2022, Politico shared a document that appeared to be a draft of a Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the pivotal case which guaranteed the legal right to an abortion. The following day, the Supreme Court verified the authenticity of this document. Key Takeaways On May 2, a leaked Supreme Court ruling raised speculation that Roe v. Wade, which protects the right to legal abortion, could be overturned....

During your pregnancy, you probably noticed that you get your blood pressure checked at every visit and that you have to pee in a cup almost as often. That’s because your care team is making sure that you don’t develop any pregnancy complications. One of the main complications they are checking is a condition called preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a fairly common pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine....

The terms “psychologist” and “psychiatrist” are often used interchangeably to describe anyone who provides therapy services, but the two professions and the services they provide differ in terms of content and scope. In order to decide which professional might be best suited for providing your treatment, it is important to be aware of the differences between these professions. Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: Key Differences Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are able to prescribe medications, which they do in conjunction with providing psychotherapy, though medical and pharmacological interventions are often their focus....

Healthy babies develop at different rates—and learning to walk is no different. Many parents worry if their child has not hit this key developmental milestone by their first birthday. But, you may be relieved to know that 1 year is too soon to begin to worry. This article explains the signs you might notice as your baby starts approaching the walking milestone, how you can encourage them, and symptoms of delay that may warrant a conversation with a pediatric healthcare provider....

Plant-based protein powders can be a convenient way to add protein to your diet. While it is possible to get enough protein through whole food sources such tofu, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes, a protein powder can be an easy way to help you meet your needs, especially if you follow a plant-based diet. Plant-based protein powders are usually made from pea, soy, hemp, or brown rice, as opposed to animal-based protein powders that are made with whey, casein, or collagen....

Repetitive stress on the shins can cause shin splints, which is a common issue for runners. The pressure results in microtears in muscle and bone tissue, leading to swelling, inflammation, and prolonged pain. While improper running form and muscle weakness can cause shin splints, one of the biggest culprits is worn-out running shoes. Kevin D. Walter, MD, Program Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Children’s Wisconsin recommends looking for shoes with good arch support....

Trazodone is an antidepressant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. It also has a variety of off-label uses. For instance, this drug is sometimes used to help treat mental health conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder, while others are prescribed trazodone to sleep better. If you are on this medication or are considering taking it, it’s helpful to know both common and less common trazodone side effects....

What Is Unconditional Love? Unconditional love is a noble relationship goal since everyone wants to be loved for who they are and without conditions. By its narrowest definition, however, unconditional love can be difficult, if not impossible. Unconditional Love: Unconditional love is showing love for another person without considering how it will benefit you or what you will get in return. Part of the problem with unconditional love in relationships is the lack of understanding of what it means....

According to psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, the cathexis and anticathexis control how the id utilizes its energy. Cathexis refers to the id’s dispersal of energy while the anticathexis serves to block inappropriate uses of this energy. Learn more about how this process works. Drives and Psychic Energy In his psychoanalytic theory of personality, Sigmund Freud suggested that psychic energy is generated by the libido. But how is this psychic energy used? According to Freud, this energy is released through biological means known as drives....

Schizoaffective disorder is a form of mental illness that has the features of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder. It has two variations: bipolar type and depressive type. Schizoaffective disorder is misdiagnosed with such frequency that some have called to eradicate the disorder from the DSM-5. This is because its symptoms overlap with many other mental illnesses, making it challenging to diagnose, thus increasing barriers to treatment. A hallmark feature of bipolar type schizoaffective disorder is the presence of manic episodes....