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He doesn’t want to have sex with me. Is my husband gay?

Introduction If a woman’s husband no longer wants to have sex with her, she may immediately jump to the conclusion that he’s gay. However, there are plenty of other factors that could contribute to intimacy issues. Outlined below are answers to some common questions women might ask if their husbands no longer want to have

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Panic Attacks: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Introduction According to a report from Cleveland Clinic, approximately 11 percent of Americans experience a panic attack every year. Between 2 and 3 percent of these people also go on to develop panic disorder. There’s a lot of confusion out there about panic attacks, what causes them, and what should be done to address them.

Emotional Regulation and Dysregulation: Calming the Storm

Introduction Emotional dysregulation is a serious issue, especially for those who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder. This and other mood disorders affects about 1-3 percent of the general population according to Current Psychiatry Reports. The issue of emotional dysregulation is often misunderstood. It’s easy for those who don’t deal with it to wonder why others

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Eating Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, & Solutions

Introduction According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, approximately 9 percent of the world’s population struggles with an eating disorder. Eating disorders affect millions of people each year. However, there’s a lot of confusion about what they look like, who develops them, and what should be done to treat them. Outlined

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What is Group Therapy and How Does it Work?

Introduction According to a report from the American Psychological Association, group therapy is more popular than ever. Despite its growing popularity, it’s understandable that one might be confused or skeptical about group therapy. The more they learn, though, the easier it is to understand what it entails and why it works. Below are answers to

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What is Premarital Counseling & How Does it Work?

Every year, over 2 million people get married in the United States. Plenty of couples choose to tie the knot, but many of them fail to seek premarital counseling before doing so. There’s a lot of confusion out there regarding premarital counseling. Many people are unsure what it is, and whether they need it. These

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What Does it Mean to Have Healthy Boundaries?

The concept of setting boundaries is becoming a popular concept and drawing a lot of attention. Despite the term’s popularity, though, a lot of people are confused about what it actually means to have healthy boundaries. They might struggle with guilt when they try to set a boundary with a loved one, or they may

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How Healthy Communication is the Key to a Happy Relationship

Most couples have been told at least once that healthy communication is essential to having a happy, successful relationship. But what does it take to have health communication? What does effective communication look like? And how do you know whether or not you have good communication? Outlined below are answers to these and other pressing