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How to Help Someone Who Hoards
June 21, 2014 .
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Hoarding is a serious mental health condition that can expose people who do it to dangerous living conditions, the derision of family and friends, and social isolation. About 5% of the ... Read More
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He’s an Introvert, I’m an Extrovert. Are We Doomed? June 20, 2014 . 14 Comments
Thank you for this question. Handling the extroversion/introversion combination in a couple is something that many couples face. I’ve seen it quite frequently in my practice. Your ... Read More
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Supporting Someone through Trauma: 4 Important Tools
June 20, 2014 .
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When a friend or loved one has been impacted by a traumatic event, it can be distressing and confusing to stand with them and watch them try to deal with the effects of such an experience. ... Read More
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Psychosocial Therapy for Families Affected by Brain Injury
June 18, 2014 .
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an “alteration in the function of the brain or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force,” according to the Brain Association ... Read More
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Brain Differences in Adults Who Recover from ADHD
June 16, 2014 .
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About 11% of all children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) at some point, but some of these children grow into adults without ADHD. A new study suggests that these ... Read More
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40 Years after Our Fling, Why Can’t I Forget about Her? June 13, 2014 . 23 Comments
That girl in your head—she was your first love, perhaps? And your first heartache too? You still have feelings for her, it seems, and I think that while she may have many wonderful features, ... Read More
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4 Steps to Erasing the Trauma of Painful Memories
June 12, 2014 .
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Most everyone has at least one traumatic memory embedded in their brains. One that still resonates for me was the time my mother left me alone when I was six years old to take the babysitter ... Read More
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New Research Shows How Brain ‘Wakes Up’ From Anesthesia
June 11, 2014 .
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If you’ve ever had surgery that required anesthesia, you know the process of waking up can be a jarring one. Anesthesia induces a deep state of unconsciousness in a matter of seconds, ... Read More
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‘Sorry, Son, You Have ADHD’: Ending the Excuses
June 10, 2014 .
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Parents often focus so much on their children and teens having attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) that they lose sight of the specific symptoms. As a result, many parents tell their ... Read More
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Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: What’s the Difference?
June 9, 2014 .
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Hypnosis is often recognized as being used by performers in comedy or entertainment and is typically seen as fun and harmless in those situations. However, hypnosis has a broader application ... Read More
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Why Can’t My Wife Let Me Unwind at the Pub after Work? June 6, 2014 . 72 Comments
Thank you for your letter. This kind of issue comes up frequently with couples, particularly early on in one’s marriage or partnership. It often involves a topic that has potent but conflicting ... Read More
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Heartbreak and Healing: Why We Love Breakup Songs
June 5, 2014 .
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If you like to listen to music, you’re probably familiar with the intense flurry of emotion that can come when you hear a song that precisely fits the mood you’re in—a song that perfectly ... Read More
