Mental health
We give you all the information you need on mental health. Diseases, symptoms, treatment, etc. Everything you need to know about mental health.
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It may be hard to believe but, for some adults, sleeping is a complicated thing. Fear of sleeping alone can cause sleep deprivation and reduce the sufferer's quality of life. A large part of overcoming the fear of sleeping alone is to find the root cause of the fear. Perhaps unconsciously you are scared...
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Being bipolar is a mental disorder which affects the behavior and personality of the person who has it. Its most obvious symptoms are mood swings. Although not everyone will be affected by these manic-depressive episodes in the same way, at OneHowTo we want to give you some key points on how to know if you're...
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Whether you suffer from insomnia or not, you must have had a night during which you were tossing and turning and could not manage to fall asleep. Sleep is necessary for the body to function properly, becoming energized and rejuvenated in just eight hours. For those nights when wakefulness takes over the body,...
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Snoring is one of the most common sleep related health issues, and can be an indication of an underlying condition. Difficulty breathing while sleeping is normally due to some kind of nasal blockage.
What makes snoring so irritating however is that it not only affects the one who has the issue, but also...
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Learning to keep calm is essential to deal adequately with stressful situations like job interviews, arguments, and even to make sound decisions in moments when you find yourself under pressure. But the reality is, it is not always easy to do so. Some factors may limit and affect your self-control in a variety...
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What is an ambivert? An ambivert is a personality type that has an equal amount of introvert and extrovert in their personality. They are exactly 50% of each personality type. This type of personality is more than half of the population in the world, but a lot of people don't even know it. Many ambiverts...
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Bulimia is one of the most common eating disorders that affects teens and pre-pubescent girls especially. This condition is also accompanied by certain psychological patterns and requires the attention of a specialist. This is not only to overcome behavioural effects and effects on mood, but also to...
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The recent rise of social media platforms and applications has many societal effects we are not yet able to fully understand. Repercussions of spending all our time online looking at what others do and think affect politics, family and individual thought. An argument has arisen about whether these repercussions...
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Giving up smoking is a goal that many people try for various reasons, some are driven by a health condition that could worsen with tobacco, others because they want a positive change in their life and there are those who even do it for economy as this vice is not cheap. Either way, quitting smoking...
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Getting enough sleep each night is essential for our health and well being, so ensuring you have a good sleep should be a priority. In many cases concerns, everyday chores and stress lead us to not having a good night's sleep. Not sleeping enough on a regular basis has very negative consequences on...
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When you have a fast passed lifestyle it is easy for stress to take control of your body and mind making you feel overwhelmed. To continue it will often be necessary to stop and, although this may seem contradictory, try to slow down. But how? It is easy if you can follow a progressive relaxation technique....
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Many people suffer signs of unrest during the change of seasons. This is partly due to the strong effects and influences that light and weather exert on our mood. If you are interested in this matter the following OneHowTo article explains how does the change of season affect humans.
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When a person has low self-esteem they are usually insecure, uncertain of their abilities and feel unable to make decisions for fear of making mistakes. It is difficult to help a person with this kind of emotional problem, because they usually need the approval of others, they have a distorted image of...
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We have all, at some time in life, suffered from anxiety - this feeling is caused by our nervous system and the body uses it to warn us that something is amiss and help us prepare to react. Therefore, when we are afraid to walk down a dark street or are nervous before an important presentation, we feel...
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Normally people can always find something that makes them feel afraid, scared or repulsed. However, when it comes to people suffering from a phobia the number is reduced to one in ten. There are some phobias that are more common than others, like the phobia of spiders (arachnophobia), snakes, heights,...
Sometimes you might just look at a person and tell that he / she is drunk. But at other time it may be a bit difficult to say if the person is really drunk or not. Through this article you can know the signs of a drunken person. So, let’s find out how to know if a person is Drunk.
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Do you feel constantly worried or on edge, as if something bad is going to happen? Does your state of constant alert and threat not let you relax?
You may be suffering from anxiety. There are many types of anxiety; in some cases, it appears in front of stressful situations - like test or social anxiety...
Our bodies naturally produce a surprising amount of saliva each day to keep our mouths healthy. But sometimes, that saliva decides to take a nighttime joyride down your cheek. While drooling during sleep is common, it can also be a sign of other factors affecting your slumber.
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Some people are easily recognizable by their laugh. You can hear it down the street without the person laughing being in sight and know who they are in an instant. Some people are thought to have lovely laughs, others are considered not so lovely. The circumstances of the laugh is also important as...
Many myths and beliefs surround sleepwalkers, and there is disagreement about what to do if you see someone walking and performing mundane tasks while supposedly asleep. People often wonder whether or not they should wake up a sleepwalker and what happens if you do. There are many popular myths that if you...
Counting in your head is a kind of OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder, in which the person feels the need or urge to count certain things or everything that he comes across. Whether it is counting the stairs while climbing them, tiles on a floor or wall, birds on a line or peas in a bowl, the patient...
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The term otherkin is used to describe a person who doesn't identify as being human, but feels spiritually that they are another creature or animal. For some people who are not otherkin, this can be difficult to understand, however it is a very real feeling for those who do. Whether you feel that you...
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Do you want to try a natural alternative so you can give up smoking? Cinnamon sticks are your salvation! This spice is one of the most suitable for reducing your anxiety for a cigarette because of its similar shape and it provides a specific flavor that will eliminate the urge to smoke. It is not a perfect...
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Do you want to quit smoking but do not know how to achieve this? In addition to your will power there are some tricks that can help you naturally deal with anxiety after quitting smoking without harming your body. Thanks to their composition, certain herbs and ingredients lessen the urge for a cigarette and...
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Gaining confidence in yourself is essential to developing the self-esteem you deserve. Confidence gives you certainty, which will help you achieve your goals. But the lack of it, however, will make you feel upset and trapped in life. Do not underestimate your ability to do things well and trust yourself and...
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If you want to make a change in your life and live more positively you should know that change starts within. According to quantum psychology, defended by philosophers like David Hume, the human being is a magnet that attracts and respells what the individual advocates. So, if you want your life to be...