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The 5 Biggest Regrets People Confess to After a Breakup

You might have second thoughts about your behavior

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What is Emotional Cheating?

Emotional cheating might be more insidious than other forms of cheating

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Men and Heartbreak: Why Women Are Better at Breakups

Why might men be better at breakups?

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Weight Bias Is a Problem in Health Care. Here's What Doctors Can Do

Focusing solely on weight may be affecting patients.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Treating Pedophilia

Pedophilia can be treated with long-term individual or group psychotherapy and drugs that alter the sex drive.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Recognizing the Signs of Coercive Control

Sometimes abusive tactics in a relationship are subtle and difficult to identify, but insults, manipulation, and intimidation can all be part of what’s known as coercive control.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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9 Triggers for Bipolar I Disorder Mood Episodes and How to Manage Them

Stress, poor sleep, and hormonal changes are just a few triggers of bipolar I mood episodes.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Could Changes in Speech Patterns Help Diagnose Depression Early?

Depression is a common mental illness that can lead to debilitating symptoms.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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6 Signs You or Your Partner May Be Emotionally Unavailable

Are you or the person you’re with emotionally unavailable? Learn the signs of emotional unavailability and why it’s important to address it right away.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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6 Warning Signs of "Relationship Sabotage”

You or your partner could inadvertently be damaging your relationship.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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True Crime vs. Horror: Can We Draw a Line?

True crime and horror fascinations predate our time.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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There Are Four Types of Guilt—And They Can All Affect Your Relationship

Guilt is one of the ickiest emotions imaginable.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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It’s Totally Okay To Feel Sad Instead of Invigorated at the Start of a New Year

But what happens if you don’t feel the same positivity that other people feel?

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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23 Tiny Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2023

With a new year often comes a renewed focus on health.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Marijuana & Alcohol: Understanding the Risks

Mixing marijuana and alcohol can be a destructive combination.

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Bipolar Disorder: Types, Causes, & Treatments

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder whose core feature is a disturbance in mood.

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This Is the Type of Person Most Likely to Try to Steal Your Partner

As the old saying goes, all is fair in love and war. Some behaviors, however, are much more frowned upon than others.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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6 Sexts You Should Never Send

There's perhaps no form of communication more confusing than the sext.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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Signs You’re Being Emotionally Deprived In A Relationship

When you’re emotionally deprived, you feel like your intrinsic need for support, love, and understanding isn’t being met.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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How To Draw Boundaries With A Trauma-Dumping Friend

Trauma dumping may seem self-explanatory, but it’s actually hard to define.

— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution

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