Have you ever noticed how relaxing it is when someone massages your ear, especially when your partner does it during intimate moments? Some people can get so relaxed with an ear massage that they can just about fall asleep. The good news is that now there are research studies that back up that feeling of […]
Can the Fight or Flight Response Be Controlled?
Yes, the fight or flight response can be controlled. The fight or flight response occurs when you are exposed to something you fear. Fearful situations include: hearing footsteps behind you when walking home in the dark; giving a speech to an audience; making new friends at a party; interviewing for a new job; taking a […]
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What Can I Do to Stop Being a Hypochondriac?
A hypochondriac has persistent beliefs that they are ill. Having hypochondria, or health anxiety, makes you worry constantly that your symptoms could be a sign of some serious medical illness, and you are constantly checking your symptoms and scouring the internet for any information on your possible condition. You may even doctor-shop and have multiple […]
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What is the Opposite of Stressed Out?
Resilience is the opposite of stressed out (also known as burnout). Resilience is about how to deal with stress and prevent burnout. Resilience is about how to properly adapt to stress and adversity. When the same stressors are applied to a group of people, some will have poor coping and become stressed out, while the […]
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What is the Difference Between Munchausen Syndrome and Hypochondria?
There is a difference between Munchausen syndrome and hypochondria. A person with Munchausen syndrome desperately seeks medical attention to fulfill severe emotional problems, whereas a person with hypochondria believes they are ill. Munchausen syndrome is also called factitious disorder. If you have Munchausen syndrome, you have a desperate need to be seen as ill or […]
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How To Deal With Dating Anxiety
Dating can be either excited anticipation, or fraught with anxiety. Meeting someone new, and trying to make a positive enough impression on them that they want to see you again can be stressful. Alternatively, you may dread what kind of first-date disaster might be awaiting you. Here are some ways to reduce your anxiety, and […]
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Social Phobia vs. Asperger Syndrome
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, can be difficult to differentiate from Asperger syndrome. Social phobia is an anxiety disorder, whereas Asperger syndrome is a high-functioning subtype of autism, a pervasive developmental disorder. Social phobia is characterized by fear of social scrutiny. People with social phobia avoid social situations and crowds due to […]
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How to Cope with Physician Burnout
Many doctors are experiencing burnout with medicine. A survey found that almost half of U.S. physicians have burnout (Shanafelt et al., 2012). This makes physicians the most burned out and the most stressed out group, when compared to other workers. The problem with burnout is that it can lead to the physician leaving the bedside […]
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What are the Symptoms of Burnout or Being Stressed Out?
Burnout, also known as being stressed out, can occur in people who have to deal with ever increasing stressors both at work and in their personal lives. Burnout can especially be a problem in high-achievers and professionals who want to be highly productive and want to excel at their careers. The problem with ambition and […]
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Tips on Returning to Work from Stress Leave
So you are getting ready to go back to work, and you have been away for a while on stress leave. Given your recent fragile state that necessitated going on leave a few weeks ago, it is imperative to not overload your plate again, as your coping skills were not able to head off the […]
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