Quick Summary Divorce can be preventable when couples focus on communication, friendship, respect during conflict, and keeping intimacy alive. Common divorce triggers include lack of commitment, infidelity, and unresolved conflict, but many can be avoided through awareness and proactive action. Couples therapy offers tools to strengthen connection and prevent small issues from becoming divides. In the early years, marriage feels effortless. You laugh until your cheeks hurt, stay up late talking about the future, and always give each other the talk

Quick Summary Marriage counseling has the potential to save marriages by helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and learn healthier ways to handle conflict in a safe, supportive space. It works best when both partners are open, engaged, and willing to be honest and vulnerable. While counseling isn’t a guaranteed fix, it can provide clarity, whether that means finding new ways to reconnect or making thoughtful decisions about the future. Every marriage has seasons of closeness and seasons of challenge, talk

Important note: This article discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also use these resources to get help right away. Many people today struggle with thoughts of taking their own lives. Recent research found that in 2023, more than 12.8 million adults in the United States reported having thoughts of suicide, and 1.5 million talk

Quick Summary Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is the psychological impact of repeated domestic abuse, causing emotional distress, PTSD-like symptoms, and behavioral changes such as withdrawal, self-blame, and hiding abuse. The syndrome follows a cycle of abuse—tension, acute battering, and honeymoon phases—that can make leaving an abusive relationship feel impossible and foster learned helplessness. Recovery involves creating a safety plan, accessing professional therapy (e.g., trauma-focused CBT, EMDR), building a supportive network, and practicing self-care.  Research shows an estimated 30% of women talk

Quick Summary A psychotic break is a mental health crisis where someone loses touch with reality, often experiencing hallucinations or delusions, and typically needs immediate medical care. A nervous breakdown is an emotional collapse that disrupts daily life but does not cause detachment from reality. The main difference is that psychosis changes how reality is perceived, while a nervous breakdown is about being unable to cope despite still knowing what’s real. Both require professional support: psychosis often involves hospitalization and talk

Quick Summary Losing the “spark” in a relationship is common and usually linked to routine, stress, or shifting priorities, not the absence of love. The spark in new relationships comes from novelty and dopamine, while long-term love depends on effort, emotional connection, and shared growth. Reigniting connection often involves small acts of affection, quality time, trying new activities together, and open communication. Couples therapy can help when partners feel stuck, offering tools to rebuild intimacy and strengthen long-term commitment. Every talk

Quick Summary Self-soothing techniques are intentional practices that calm the body and mind without avoiding emotions, helping you ride out distress instead of suppressing it. Techniques include deep breathing, grounding with senses, comfort items, creating calming environments, movement, positive self-talk, and creative expression. Unlike avoidance, self-soothing honors your feelings while giving you tools to regain control and reduce overwhelm. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes, the emotions that accompany it are nothing short of overwhelming. These moments talk

Coming off of Viibryd (vilazodone) or any medication cold turkey is never a good idea. If you’ve been taking this drug for any length of time, it’s important to be aware of Viibryd withdrawal symptoms and to have a taper plan that helps you reduce or avoid unwanted side effects. Knowing the side effects of stopping Viibryd and having a plan helps ensure you can safely stop taking it. Whether you’re discontinuing Viibryd due to side effects, personal preference, wanting talk

Quick summary Viibryd (vilazodone) is an antidepressant that works like an SSRI but also activates serotonin receptors, which may ease both depression and anxiety symptoms. While it’s not FDA-approved for anxiety, doctors may prescribe it off-label. Some people notice improvements in anxiety within 1–2 weeks, though full effects may take up to 6–8 weeks. Side effects can include digestive upset, headaches, or insomnia, but Viibryd may cause fewer sexual issues or weight changes compared to other antidepressants. Anxiety is one talk