Someone may resort to a permanent option, like cosmetic surgery or suicide, to escape self-destructive thoughts. Someone exhibiting these behaviors may have a psychiatric disorder known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), sometimes referred to as dysmorphophobia. Characterized by a preoccupation with ...
If you want to avoid distractions and increase your productivity, here are some helpful tips: Start small. If you think a method like time blocking could work for you, ease into it by starting with shorter chunks with breaks in between. If you can tackle 15 minutes at a time with 5-min...
Because addiction takes time to tackle, and then effort and consistency to maintain recovery, many people create if-scenarios where they agree to complete a certain part of their treatment if they are allowed to experience the subject of their addiction. Such if-statements are dangerous and they ...
To tackle it, a good place to start is the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. This tool allows you to analyze the sources of stress in your life. Another approach is to start keeping a stress diary. Every day, write down the stresses that you experience, and record any anxious thoughts that...
When you let your partner know what you need, you can foster more openness in your relationship. Allow your partner to support you as you work through the fears and worries that you have, and let them help you find new ways to tackle destructive behavior patterns. ...
Wait to be in "right mood," or wait for the "right time" to tackle a task. Tip: Take our self-test quiz, Are You a Procrastinator? to identify how much you procrastinate Step 2: Know the Top Reasons for Procrastinating You need to understand the reasons why you are procrastinating bef...
Too many questions here to tackle in one comment (or one post!) but no I don’t write character bios. I DO spend a lot of time thinking about my characters at every stage in the writing process though. But that doesn’t mean you should or shouldn’t do the same, just what I do...
Even though it is relatively straightforward to get a Michigan MMJ card, applicants often have many questions. We tackle some of the most frequently asked questions below. What Types of Cannabis Can I Purchase in MI? You can choose from various products, including oils, marijuana flower, concent...
Final thoughts Hopefully, this article has helped you to understand anxiety disorders a little bit better, and we hope you feel more able to help yourself or someone else who may be having a hard time. Understanding your mental health is so important and a big part of being able to take ...
is the hope of love. All relationships can be likened to an addiction, but sometimes the power of this can be self-destructive. When relationships become loveless, hostile, stingy or dangerous, you would think they would be easy to leave, but they can be the hardest ones to walk away ...