Interoception is how your brain senses and responds to what’s going on inside your body. “It’s how we know when we’re hungry, thirsty, anxious, or even need to take a deep breath,” says Wen G. Chen, ...

Make it a point to check in with yourself every day about how you’re feeling and what you need, Fields advises. Thirty seconds will suffice; the important thing is to make it part of your routine. “It ...

There are ways to actively resist the idea that your life would be better if you lost some weight.

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, even after the stressor is gone? You might be skipping a crucial step that your body needs to recover. Psychologist Megan Call, PhD, explains the three stages of the ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Has a therapist ever told you to “listen to your body”? Such physical attunement is a key skill for managing stress and preventing burnout. But most of us were never taught how to do this. Instead, we ...

Wait wait wait wait… HOLD UP! I struggled on the second swallow already.” Another said, “Um after the first try i like glitched… i cant even get to 2.” Here, therapists weigh in on what to know about ...

Your circadian rhythm is a flexible internal clock that shifts with age and life changes, guiding your sleep, wake, and eating patterns. To realign your rhythm after disruptions like jet lag or late ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

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