Anxiety can feel like a constant weight — an overwhelming sense of worry, fear, or unease that lingers even when there’s no immediate threat. It can make everyday situations feel daunting, interfere with relationships, and drain your energy. But anxiety doesn’t have to control your...
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy offers a range of techniques designed to help you understand, manage, and reduce anxiety symptoms. Here are five evidence-based approaches that can bring relief and empower you to regain control of your...
As social creatures, human beings are often drawn to each other. Thus, feeling out of place or uneasy in social situations can be challenging. Many people describe themselves as "socially awkward" when they feel discomfort during social interactions, but sometimes this awkwardness signals something more...
Narcissism Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff Narcissists have a prominent place in the popular imagination , and the label "narcissist" is widely deployed to refer to people who appear too full of themselves. There's also a growing sense that narcissism is on the rise around...
For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who...
Not many people get through life without experiencing burnout at some point. Whether it’s from working more than one job, taking care of a sick loved one, or juggling family life while going back to school, burnout is real, and it negatively impacts your life...