Emotions Archives

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March 18, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Sneezes, sniffles, swelling, itching…allergy symptoms can make it hard to function, which may impact your mental health. These strategies can help you cope.

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Anxiety Depression Emotions Food Medications Mind-Body Moods Parents Physical Health Stress Wellness

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What happiness isn’t

March 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

It’s easy to mistake excitement or achievement for happiness, but those adrenaline bursts fade quickly. Here’s how to spot and cultivate lasting happiness.

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Emotions Happiness Positive Psychology Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement

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What is bipolar disorder?

February 21, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy. Learn about symptoms, types, and treatment options.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Emotions Mood Disorders Moods

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How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

January 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

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Depression Disorders Emotional Health Emotions Mood Disorders Sadness

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How to break a bad habit for good

January 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Find out how to break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones using the cue-routine-rewards system.

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Emotions Goal Setting Habits Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Help Self-Improvement

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What is gaslighting?

December 12, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes you to doubt yourself and question your reality. Learn how to spot this abuse and seek help.

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Behaviors Dating Emotions Gaslighting Intimacy Relationships

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Emotionally focused therapy (EFT): Types, stages, goals

December 7, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn how emotionally focused therapy can help individuals, couples, and families restructure their emotional responses and strengthen their relationships.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotions Therapy Types of Therapy

Just a touch of gratitude

November 22, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Gratitude has benefits, but forcing it can be harmful. Alyson Stone, PhD, tells us how to find balance between feeling grateful and feeling anything but.

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Emotions Gratitude Mindfulness Positivity Self-Development

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Taking our anxiety back to school

November 17, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Heading back to school feels much heavier than it used to. Follow this practical advice to help take care of your kids’ mental health—and your own.

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Anxiety Children Education Emotions Family Parents School Teens

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A little horror goes a long way

November 17, 2022 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Horror films are fun for some and nightmare fuel for others. Phobia expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, weighs in on whether manufactured fear can cause actual harm.

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Anxiety Culture Emotions Fear Phobias Stress