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How to Deal with a Control Freak
You might not be able to avoid a control freak. But it’s important to understand the behavior to learn how to best deal with them.
Pulling Your Hair Out? For Some, the Struggle Is Real
1 to 2% of Americans, mostly women, are chronic hair pullers. Recovery is possible with the help of healthcare professionals and a support network.
What Happens to Your Body During the Fight or Flight Response?
The fight or flight response is triggered by a release of hormones either prompting us to stay and fight or run away and flee from a stressful situation. But what happens if this response is prompted over anxiety from non-life threatening things?
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Are Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks the Same Thing?
Anxiety and panic attacks aren’t the same thing, but they go hand-in-hand. Find out what happens during a panic attack — and how to stop them from taking over.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Could It Be the Reason for Your Teen’s Outbursts?
All teens lose their cool from time to time. But how do you know if your kid’s outbursts cross a line from normal to something more troubling? Intermittent explosive disorder is real. Read our tantrum-taming tips to survive an angry teenager.
Hypochondriasis: When Worrying About Your Health Takes Over Your Life
To someone with hypochondriasis, a headache means a brain tumor, while coughing must signal lung cancer. The person has lost sight of the difference between true symptoms and obsessing over developing an illness. A psychiatrist explains how to cope.
Can You Have an Exercise Disorder?
Living with a compulsive disorder can be lonely and debilitating. Find a balance with these tips.
What to Do If Your Teen Has Anxiety
Concerned that your teen is anxious? Here’s expert tips for what you should do next.
