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Plus, your therapist can help you sort through your feelings about coming off meds or not—and give you their take on how much progress they think you’ve made. “Their opinion matters,” Dr. Siegel says. Which is why it’s so important to find a therapist who is fully credentialed and well-trained in using evidence-based techniques. (If […]
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While not as common, restrictive eating habits can also be amplified in those with ADHD, Dr. Pumar explains. “What’s happening with anorexia is perfectionism,” she says. The emotional dysregulation that comes with ADHD can fuel negative emotions and self-talk that come up for people with anorexia. This may make you think that nobody will love […]
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Variable estrogen levels impact mood, says Dr. Maki, who co-authored the first guidelines to identify and treat depression in perimenopause. She says that “elevated depressive symptoms” (where you may feel depressed but don’t meet a clinical definition of depression) “reliably increase in the perimenopause regardless of whether a woman has a history of depression.” There’s […]
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Science aside, it doesn’t hurt to also consider the anecdotal evidence. “People report more connection, gratitude, and appreciation of life when they practice mindfulness,” Winston says. It can also help you manage difficult emotions and cultivate positive ones, like kindness, she adds. There’s no universal definition of mindfulness, either, but experts generally agree that it’s […]
Continue ReadingLet’s say you’re predisposed to eczema. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, feeling weighed down by, say, that daunting work project or a bill you’re struggling to pay, is one potential trigger that can make its characteristic patches of dry, itchy, inflamed skin bloom across your body. The same goes with psoriasis, an autoimmune […]
Continue ReadingBeing a new parent is a massive adjustment—even if you have the luxury of extra help and resources. But Britney Spears also had the world watching (and scrutinizing) her every move—a situation that ultimately took a toll on her mental health. In her highly anticipated memoir, The Woman in Me, the iconic pop singer reflected […]
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Lizzo has a truly important message for anyone looking to up their self-care game: Put your phone down and take some deep breaths. At a recent event hosted by the Dove Self-Esteem Project, she encouraged the audience to take a few minutes to disconnect from their devices for the sake of their mental health. “You spend so much time […]
Continue ReadingListening to a mental health podcast isn’t going to cure clinical depression or an anxiety disorder. A licensed clinician (or comedian, or writer) with a microphone is no substitute for connecting with a great therapist or finding another treatment that works for you, with help from a professional. One thing a mental health podcast can do, though? Validate your […]
Continue ReadingWe casually reference our nervous systems all the time—it’s highly likely that, at some point, you’ve used expressions like, “My nerves are shot,” or, “That’s getting on my nerves.” Even these little figures of speech can reflect how, in frustrating situations, you might be tempted to blame your nerves for acting up—or stress out about […]
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Back to top What triggers body dysmorphic disorder? “Research suggests that BDD may be caused by a combination of psychological, social, and biological factors,” Dr. Fang says.4 “BDD has been linked to early traumatic experiences in childhood, including appearance-related teasing, cultural ideals and high standards for beauty, and strong beliefs about the importance of attractiveness.”6 […]
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Jane Fonda’s passion for exercise is only getting stronger as she gets older: The 85-year-old actor and climate activist is constantly encouraging her 2.1 million Instagram followers to stay active. And at a recent event hosted by H&M in New York City, she shared that working up a good sweat isn’t the only reason she prioritizes […]
Continue ReadingYou may have noticed that many people on TikTok have started sprinting into freezing bodies of water and lowering themselves into ice baths first thing in the morning. And, if you’re anything like me, you’ve wondered what on earth would possess someone to do that. Cold plunges are having a moment right now. TikTok videos that […]
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