EXCERPT: Your friend is toxic if they can’t be happy for you. Did you finally manage to run a mile without stopping? That’s cause for a “Yay!” bitmoji. Did that amazing first date ask you out for a second date? Time for a glass of something strong to celebrate. Although every type of relationship fosters […]
EXCERPT: Having bipolar depression doesn’t define my personality or anyone else’s, but according to Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D, a Los Angeles-based psychologist whose specialties include relationships, “A person with a mental illness can be misread as not caring, being insensitive, or being aloof, which can affect even being able to start a relationship with a new
Excerpt: Kick fatigue to the curb with these proven ways to snap out of a fog and feel invigorated all day. From the coworker who always has a sob story to the former roommate who constantly wants relationship advice, some people just suck the life out of you. Trying to solve someone else’s problems doesn’t
Excerpt: Not feeling like Mary Poppins today? Whether you work or stay at home, you’re bound to have days alone with your baby that start off bad and quickly get worse….Have a pajama day Hanging out in your jammies isn’t just comfortable, it’s a great opportunity to connect with your inner child, says Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D.,
Excerpt: Pals are right to worry, say experts. With depression and anxiety, it’s going to take longer [than a few weeks of treatment], explains LA-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas, who specializes in depression and self-esteem issues and hasn’t treated the singer. The bare minimum is 30 days, because you want to ingrain the changes so you
