Health
How to Deal with Caffeine Addiction
ShareCaffeine addiction may start with just a cup of coffee a day. Some people claim that they drink several cups of coffee because they are addicted to the taste of it. Well, coffee is really good-tasting. However, it is not the taste itself that makes it so addictive. Rather, it is the caffeine substance. Caffeine [...]
Dealing with Someone Who Has Prescription Drugs Addiction
SharePrescription drugs are medicines that doctors prescribe to ease pain and treat illnesses. Taking drugs that are used as prescribed medicine for non-medical reason is an abuse of these substances. In the US, 20% of the population have taken prescribed drugs for non-medical reasons. This is a very alarming case, because this may lead to [...]
Dealing with Food Addiction
ShareFood addiction refers to the pathological disorder which involves the compulsive and excessive cravings and consumption of food. Those who suffer from this addiction know too well that what they are consuming and the way they are consuming food are harmful to their health. However, they can’t help themselves from stopping from craving and wanting [...]
How to Deal with Internet Addiction
ShareAddiction does not only pertain to the use of illegal drugs, as it may also refer to certain activities. One of the most addictive hobbies for many people today is surfing the Internet. It is said that one of eight Americans have addiction to Internet. The Internet is addictive not without a reason. There are [...]
How to Deal with a Schoolmate who Has Cocaine Addiction
ShareThe second most commonly used illegal drug in the US is cocaine. Actually, recent statistics show that more than 14% or roughly 34 million Americans age 12 and above have tried cocaine. Because of this, it is not so surprising anymore if you see one of your schoolmates trying cocaine. Like many other illegal drugs, [...]
Dealing with Emotionally Abusive Partners
ShareYou may not be aware of it, but there are lots of cases of abusive relationships. You may not know it, but you can be a victim too. To determine if you are into an abusive relationship, you have to know first what an emotionally abusive behavior entails. If your partner is subjecting you to [...]
Dealing with Your Officemate’s Work Addiction
ShareLike any other addiction, work addiction is unhealthy. The term “workaholic” is also used to refer to those whose addiction pertains to work and career. Usually, a person who has addiction to work believes that there is no one other than himself or herself who can do a certain task well. The work addict may [...]
Dealing with Your Boyfriend’s Nicotine Addiction
ShareOne out of five deaths in the US is caused by nicotine intake through smoking. Actually, cigarette smoking results in more than 400,000 preventable deaths every year. This is not so surprising because nicotine is actually 1000 times more potent than alcohol, 10 to 100 times more potent than barbiturates, and *5 to 10 times [...]
Dealing with Hand Washing Addiction
ShareWashing your hands often is good. Health experts actually recommend that you wash your hands often, especially before and after you eat. However, if you do it excessively, this can be a problem. It is possible that your desire to wash your hands is already a sign of an obsession or an addiction. Read on [...]
Dealing with a Relative’s Gambling Addiction
ShareIf you notice that a relative is constantly fixated on gambling, there is a chance that he or she is suffering from a gambling addiction. This means that he or she is constantly reliving past gambling experiences, and fantasizing about the highs that it gave him or her. Another sign of gambling addiction is a [...]
Dealing with Your Dad’s Alcohol Addiction
ShareAlcohol is an addictive substance that can permanently destroy your body, and even your life. This is because, as bad as it is for your body, alcohol is a psychologically addictive drug that makes people feel as though they need it in order to function properly. What many do not realize, however, is that while [...]
Dealing with Your Friend’s Shopping Addiction
ShareStudies have revealed that approximately 1 out of 20 people is addicted to shopping, and that 9 out of 10 of these addicts are women. This drastic increase in the number of people who are addicted to shopping is due to the fact that we are living in the 21st century, where it is a [...]
Dealing with Online Gaming Addiction among Children
ShareFor all children, playing games is a natural part of growing up. It allows them a chance to experience competition while interacting and socializing with others. However, online gaming seems to be so enjoyable that many children today prefer staying indoors than outdoors. This is because online gaming offers the chance of enjoyment without having [...]
Dealing with Your Spouse’s Sex Addiction
ShareRecognizing sex addiction in your spouse means that he or she is suffering from a compulsive disorder that makes him or her unable to control his or her sexual urges. Although it is only natural to have sexual urges, a sex addiction means that one can no longer see the difference between his or her [...]
How to Deal with Muscle Cramps when Mountain Climbing
ShareMuscle cramps are characterized by the temporary contractions of the muscles which typically occurs during physical activities. It is a distracting experience especially if you feel itduring your well-planned mountain climbing adventure. The following are just some of the ways in dealing with those stubborn cramps. Understanding cramps Understanding cramps is the best way to [...]
How to Deal with a Job That Requires Night Shifts
ShareThere are several jobs requiring employees to work at night. Often associated with night shifts and graveyard shifts are jobs related to emergency response, healthcare, manufacturing, safety and security, and customer service jobs at call centers, where seats should be manned 24/7. Although these jobs usually get higher pay because of night premiums, there are [...]
How to Deal with the News That You Have a Terminal Disease
ShareAfter having gone through all the lab tests and medical examinations, you receive a bad report from the doctor. You’ve been diagnosed with a terminal disease, and you know that it means one thing–it doesn’t have a cure. All of a sudden, your mind is flooded by thoughts about loved ones that you are going [...]
How to Deal with Menopause
ShareWomen in their forties will have to expect to deal with another stage of their lives as women. Menopause is another stage in a woman’s life in which there will be hormonal changes that can affect her physical form and emotions. This is not an easy time for the woman and it is best that [...]
How to Deal with Post-partum Depression
SharePregnancy and childbirth is a very emotional time for women. Especially after birth, women experience a whole range of emotions: happiness, awe, celebration and even a little dread and fear at giving birth and being responsible for the gift of a new life. One of the significant emotions that women face during this period is [...]
How to Deal with the Death of a Child or Relative
ShareGrief is the pain that is brought about by the loss of someone dear, whether it be a child, relative, spouse or friend. Grief can manifest itself in many ways, most commonly through pain, sadness and depression. But there are healthy and effective ways to deal with this situation. Value the importance of acceptance and [...]
How to Deal with Children Who Love Eating Junk Food
ShareProper child nutrition is important as kids who eat healthy will also stay healthy. Poor eating habits, such as too much munching on junk food, expose children to many risks, among them are obesity and diabetes. But there are ways on how to develop healthy eating habits in your children, and help them kick the [...]
How to Deal with Being Left by Your Children for College
ShareSeveral emotions come to fore once your child leaves for college. It is at this time that you normally begin feeling time – how much you’re child has grown up and the new life he or she faces. Often, the sense of pride that comes with your child’s achievements also brings with it a sense [...]
How to Deal with Being a Widow or a Widower
ShareLosing your spouse is one of the hardest things that you would have to deal with. Regardless of what phase it is in your life – be it middle aged or in your twilight years – the sorrow and feeling of loss is the same. It is something that is there naturally, something you will [...]
How to Deal with Signs of Aging
ShareThere is no denying or escaping the truth that all of us would get old, and that aging signs would be upon as sooner or later. When we speak of aging signs here, we are principally speaking about one particular component of our bodies — the skin. How to keep your skin looking young and [...]
How to Deal with Feeling Lonely after Retirement
ShareMany people look forward to retirement. The good news is that retirement would mean a lot of free time on your hands. The downside is, for those whose past careers entailed very frenetic and long hours, the sudden change could be a rude awakening. The pressures of work and the daily routine would no longer [...]