obsessive thinking

Obsessive Thinking and Anxiety Conditions

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Have you ever found yourself obsessing constantly over something? Like a broken record in your mind, these repetitive thoughts keep you in a never-ending state of stress and worry. What causes obsessive thinking? What is Obsessive Thinking? Obsessive…
Intelligence and Anxiety

The Effects of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) On Anxiety, Stress, and Academic Performance

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to one's ability to recognize, control, and assess emotions. Some experts believe that you can learn and strengthen EQ. Knowing how to understand, assess, and respond to emotions is important. So is knowing…
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Emotional Effects of Hearing Loss

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The Mental and Emotional Effects of Hearing Loss Did you know that loss of hearing can harm your emotions? Studies show that hearing loss can cause psychological distress and subjectiveness in adults. So, loss of hearing does not just impair…
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7 Therapy Techniques You Can Use During a Panic Attack

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Panic attacks can feel just like a heart attack. Learn how to manage panic attacks. A panic attack is a complete surprise when most people first have one. It seems that out of nowhere you are covered in sweat, heart racing, breath shallow,…
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How to Manage Severe Irritability

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You know you are being irrational, but you just can’t seem to control your frustration. So, intense frustration leads to explosive irritability. One thing sets you off and you become so irritated it is like rocket fuel to the moon. What…
alcohol drinking and coronavirus

Skyrocketing Online Purchases of Alcohol and Increased Drinking During Coronavirus

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In the early days of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders, it kind of took on a sense of one big vacation party. People were suddenly thrust into isolation with little time to prepare psychologically—or practically—for the adventure that…
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How to Cope with Holiday Stress

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We might enter the holiday season feeling nostalgic. We remember beautiful memories of holidays past, and have lots of ideas to make this year an amazing season. No matter how sincere our intentions are to be festive and jolly at Christmastime,…