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It’s perfectly normal for anyone to feel anxious before a test. If you studied for a test beforehand, your worries may not be as intense. It’s a different story if you were cramming the previous night. Some people, however, are simply prone to higher levels of test anxiety. What causes test anxiety? There are several reasons for such fears
Don’t you just hate it when someone gives you the silent treatment or stonewalls you? Stonewalling is more than just freezing someone out. It delays or obstructs a person’s attempt to reconnect by being evasive or refusing to answer questions. To the person being stonewalled, it can be a painful. If this behavior is left
Do you find yourself feeling uncomfortable around other people, in the classroom, during a party or in other social situations? If this is something you often experience and, in some events, leads to a panic attack, you might be dealing with social anxiety. What is it exactly? A person that is experiencing social anxiety may be feeling
During an argument, it’s common for people to get into tunnel vision. You may make comments that could emotionally wound your partner. Such arguments can cause ruptures between you and your partner. To maintain ongoing connection in intimate relationships, it is important to process and repair after arguments. If there isn’t emphasis on reconnection and
A strong parent-child relationship is the best way to stay connected with your kids during all stages of their life. But parenting is a tough and time-consuming job and you may not have time to sit down and engage with them as often as you would like. Ongoing stress in parent-child relationship can contribute to
Depression is real and for some people it can have paralyzing effects. If you’re suffering from depression, these five tips will help you cope with some of the symptoms: 1. Become mindful when you are tuning yourself out. Socializing is likely to be challenging when you’re depressed but try to notice when you are withdrawing yourself
We all feel anxious at times in our life. In fact, worrying can actually help us make good decisions for different life situations, but only up to a point. When our anxious thoughts start to get out of hand, it starts to take a toll on us and if we don’t address them, they can
Falling in love with your partner was nothing short of magical. You met for the first time and instantly clicked. And after some time of getting to know each other, you decided that it was time to say yes to a committed relationship. But then reality hit. Your partner has episodes of anxiety and depression,
Anger is a natural part of being human. It is a part of life and everyone will go through it at some point. But the problem begins when anger is not handled properly. It can cause problems to the person having issues with it and will eventually affect the people around them. The good news