The term psychosomatic refers to real physical symptoms that arise from the mind and are influenced by emotions rather than a specific organic cause in the body (such as an injury or infection). A psychosomatic illness originates from emotional stress and manifests in the body as physical pain and other symptoms. Depression can contribute to psychosomatic illness, especially
Cannabis is having a moment. Marijuana legalization movements are sweeping the nation and the world. If you have any sort of chronic health condition, mental or physical, chances are that someone has mentioned cannabis as a treatment. While CBD can be useful in addressing physical discomforts from chronic pain to chemotherapy side effects, it could also help people living with
As pool time, sunshine, and longer days are on the way out, and autumn makes its way in, some people find themselves feeling anxious. “Autumn anxiety is the tendency for people to suffer from anxiety and low mood during the autumn months,” Dr. Clare Morrison, medical advisor at MedExpress, told. “Unlike other anxiety, there often isn’t
You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they’re the same thing. They’re different conditions though. Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and often overwhelming fear. They’re accompanied by frightening physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or nausea. Anxiety attacks aren’t recognized in the Diagnostic
ASMR videos, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response videos, are created to help viewers relax with these pleasant, tingling sensations. Though you might find them a bit strange at first, there are ways ASMR videos could benefit your anxiety. It’s hard to describe the feeling of ASMR if you’ve never experienced it. Have you ever been getting your
We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. But this is not the case; sleep is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. Exactly how this happens and why our bodies are programmed for such a long period of slumber
The fastest way to sleep? Spending more time trying to fall asleep rather than actually sleeping? You’re not alone. Just the act of trying too hard can cause (or continue) a cycle of anxious, nerve-wracking energy that keeps our minds awake. And if your mind can’t sleep, it’s really difficult for your body to follow.
It can be easy to overlook the early signs of dementia. But what if your mobile phone could clue you into changes in your cognitive health, before you noticed them yourself? New research conducted by scientists at the University of Kent suggests that popular mobile games may provide helpful information about users’ cognitive function. The authors of
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems
Overview Separation anxiety isn’t only seen in children. It can also be seen in adults. Adults with separation anxiety have extreme fear that bad things will happen to important people in their lives, such as family members. Separation anxiety in adults vs. children Separation anxiety is a regular part of development for children between the
