What Are Genital Warts?
Charles Genital warts Genital warts can occur as a result of having human papillomavirus (HPV)—a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). If you have genital warts, you’ll notice that they look like…
How Self-Care Can Enhance Your Mental Health
Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Defense Mechanisms Defense mechanisms are primarily unconscious responses that allow people to protect themselves from anxious thoughts, strong feelings or emotions, unwanted impulses, or painful memories. They are neither good…
What Does It Mean To Have Nyctophobia?
Nyctophobia Nyctophobia (or having a fear of the dark or nighttime) is often common among children, but some adults can be affected, too. This fear can cause intense anxiety that…
Sense of Impending Doom: Meaning, Causes, and How To Cope
Sense of Impending Doom A sense of impending doom causes feelings of danger or fear with no actual threat present. It may be linked to mental health conditions or medical…
What Is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Emotional freedom technique (EFT)—also known as tapping—is a type of mental health therapy that you can use to control your thoughts, manage stress, and regulate emotions.…
What Does It Mean To Have Sensory Overload?
Sensory Overload Sensory overload occurs when some form of stimulus—like a loud sound, itchy tag, or smelly perfume—overwhelms your ability to comfortably process what you’re experiencing.1 If you’re experiencing sensory…