Feelings & Emotions in Relationships
Your feelings, emotions and relationships all have a big effect on your physical health. When you feel stressed out and anxious, your immune system is weakened and you are at risk for getting colds and other infections.
You can also have physical symptoms of stress including weight gain or loss, upset stomach, back pain, chest pain, constipation or diarrhea, headaches and insomnia (being unable to sleep).
If you are having any of these symptoms, you should have an honest discussion with your doctor. You may have a major depression that needs to be treated.
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- Q How should I deal with the emotional intensity of my partner who has ADD?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyOne of the great gifts of attention deficit disorder (ADD) is emotional intensity. You probably have experienced that you rarely are left in the dark wondering what does he really want now? ADD adults can seem to overreact, to have an easy fire... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I feel lonely even though I am in a relationship?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyThe ability to admit when you feel lonely can help you become a relationship repair genius. Many times people believe that when they feel lonely in a relationship it means there is something wrong with the relationship. But no matter how many... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I am often disappointed by my partner who has ADD?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyIf you have a partner with attention deficit disorder, (ADD) and you feel disappointed on a day to day basis, it is a signal to examine your relationships. Please use your common sense and realize that major life issues such as abuse or... Full Answer
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- Q Why should I avoid scolding my partner who has attention deficit disorder?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyIf you have a partner with attention deficit disorder (ADD), the problem is that scolding is actually likely to make things much worse. The answer is a psychological term called "reactance." Every human is driven by reactance but for those with... Full Answer
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- Q Why might I be disappointed with my partner who has ADD?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyIn a relationship with a partner who has attention deficit disorder (ADD) and in any intimate relationship, if you expect to never feel disappointed, your expectations are unrealistic. Remember that your partner will have different needs,... Full Answer
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- Q What roles must I avoid playing if I have a partner with ADD?
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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PsychologyIf you have a partner with attention deficit disorder (ADD), below are a few predictable roles you might recognize in yourself that you should avoid: Parole officer -- if you keep a close eye to recent infractions with a sense of duty about... Full Answer
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- Q How can I tell my spouse what's bothering me?
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Any anger or resentment will bleed through your actions, so it's best to be upfront about something unpleasant, even if you're nervous. Think about exactly what you'd like to say, and write it down if that helps. Suggest a good time to talk; don't pounce... Full Answer
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- Q How can I fight fair?
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Fighting is a healthy part of a relationship, but it doesn't have to be hurtful. Be specific about what's bothering you, and stay current; don't rehash the past. Use statements with "I" to express how actions or words made you feel instead of saying "you... Full Answer
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- Q What are the tricks to a happy marriage?
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Although each marriage is unique, a successful relationship tends to build upon this foundation: Keep romance alive: Don't take each other for granted. Take time with your appearance and treat each other with thoughtfulness, even by doing something... Full Answer
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- Q What is the difference between love and hate?
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Dr. Erik Fisher, PsychologyFor many of us, we have been taught that the opposite of love is hate. The more that I have come to understand emotions, I would have to disagree with this long held belief. I see love and hate, back to back to each other at times, looking in... Full Answer
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