Most of us, to a degree, have an optimistic or a pessimist world view rather than a realist one. Research have showed that an optimistic outlook is associated with superior physical and mental health, increased longevity, greater achievement, persistence and less stress. Optimism and pessimism rest on different thinking styles to explain... Read more
"Research has found that emotions -- both upbeat ones like enthusiasm and joy, and negative ones like sadness, fear and anger -- are easily passed from person to person, often without either party's realizing it. Emotional contagion occurs in a matter of milliseconds, says Elaine Hatfield, a professor of psychology at the University of... Read more
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Denial: Learn to cope with painful situations
Denial is an unconscious coping mechanism that gives you time to adjust to distressing situations. But when you stay in denial, it can interfere with treatment or tackling life challenges.
By Mayo Clinic staff
When someone says you're in denial, it generally means you aren't being... Read more
Trichotillomania
by Suzanne Feinstein, Ph.D. and Ori Shinar, Psy.D.
It is common for people to express frustration, anxiety or even boredom by muttering phrases such as "I feel like ripping my hair out" or ‘I'm jumping out of my skin". Most often, these expressions are used figuratively and people find other outlets to alleviate... Read more
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