Emotional & Stress Management Articles

Turns out there’s a link between extroversion and tendency to inflammation on the one hand, and planning and tendency to avoid it on the other. But what do the facts really mean and how long will it be before your doctor wants a personality test?

Few things are as frustrating as dealing with passive-aggressive behavior. What exactly is passive aggression, and how can you disarm people who employ it?

Agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces and/or social interactions, is one of the most common panic disorders. It is a complex disease, but some simple measures usually make it a lot easier to control.

If you are in a potentially abusive relationship, you should recognize this is not normal or healthy. Being the victim of abuse can leave you feeling alone, depressed, frightened and fearful. You can get out and it begins with taking the first step.

Preparing for your impending death can be cathartic for you, and take a lot of pressure off your loved-ones. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

We're all guilty of being unkind to ourselves from time to time. However, when you realize how seriously negative self-talk can be in your life, you will wish to stop doing it at once and to learn how, keep reading.

Moving into a nursing home or long-term care facility is traumatic for patient and family alike. Nosy and aggressive neighbors in the nursing home make the transition even more difficult. Here's what to do about them.

If you are a woman in an emotionally abusive relationship, how would you know? There are many things you will see if you open your eyes and look at the situation realistically.

Have you ever noticed that you are more likely to give in to bad impulses in the afternoon than in the morning? The "morning morality effect" explains why it is harder and harder to control the urge to do what we should not as the day goes on.

Are you transitioning into caring for an elderly, terminally ill, or disabled loved-one? It's challenging, but you can do it! Here are some tips from someone who cares for people for a living.