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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like? 12 Symptoms

What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like? 12 Symptoms Medically reviewed by Nathan Greene, PsyD — By Sandra Silva Casabianca — Updated on July 12, 2022 Your heart’s racing, it’s hard to breathe, and you can’t think straight — these could be some of the intense symptoms of a panic attack. A panic attack is an episode of sudden anxiety with an exaggerated bodily response to a threat or danger

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How to Open Up to Your Therapist and Why It Matters

How to Open Up to Your Therapist and Why It Matters Medically reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD — By Hilary I. Lebow — Updated on June 15, 2021 You may have secrets you’d prefer not to share, especially not right away. But when it comes to therapy, opening up can make all the difference. If the idea of someone asking you a bunch of personal questions brings up mixed feelings,

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6 Ways to Practice Gratitude When You’re Feeling Depressed

6 Ways to Practice Gratitude When You’re Feeling Depressed Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Hope Gillette — Updated on November 30, 2022 If you’re experiencing depression, understanding how to be grateful has nothing to do with hiding how you’re feeling — and everything to do with helping improve the symptoms of depression. If you feel depressed, you may worry your loved ones are annoyed with your low

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Spending the Holidays Alone? 8 Coping Strategies

Spending the Holidays Alone? 8 Coping Strategies Medically reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD — By Saundra Montijo — Updated on November 18, 2021 If you’re anticipating spending the holidays on your own, these tips may help you discover how to not feel lonely. The holidays are often seen as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. But this isn’t the case for everyone. Whether it’s your personal choice or you

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10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries

10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries Medically reviewed by Jacquelyn Johnson, PsyD. — By Chantelle Pattemore — Updated on June 3, 2021 Understanding how to set personal limits is essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Many people know what the word “boundaries” means, but they have no idea what they are. You might think of boundaries as something like a property line or “brick wall” used to keep people

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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Medically reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD — By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. and Susanne Arthur — Updated on July 25, 2023 Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is triggered by the changing seasons. It’s more common during fall and winter but can also occur in the summer. It’s not uncommon for people to experience changes in mood — times when you feel sad and

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