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A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms.
Relaxation is a form of mild ecstasy coming from the frontal lobe of the brain in which the backward cortex sends signals to the frontal cortex via a mild sedative. [ citation needed ] Relaxation can be achieved through meditation , autogenics , breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and other means.
Stress is a form of psychological and mental discomfort. Small amounts of stress may be beneficial, as it can improve athletic performance, motivation and reaction to the environment. Excessive amounts of stress, however, can increase the risk of strokes , heart attacks , ulcers , and mental illnesses such as depression [ 2 ] and also aggravate ...
Ahead, experts share strategies on how to calm down when you're feeling anxious, panicky or stressed out. “Being prepared with these techniques can provide a sense of control and reduce the fear ...
It’s been stressful navigating the country’s fractured political landscape this election year. Here’s how to reduce the impact on your mental and physical health.
Eustress is not defined by the stress or type, but rather how one perceives that stressor (e.g., a negative threat versus a positive challenge). Eustress refers to a positive response one has to a stressor, which can depend on one's current feelings of control, desirability, location, and timing of the stressor.
A common theme, among children and young adults dealing with feelings of loneliness is they didn't know help was available, or where to get help. Loneliness, to them, is a source of shame. [103] Older people can also struggle with feelings of severe loneliness which lead them to consider acting on thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
Emotional detachment can also be "emotional numbing", [18] "emotional blunting", i.e., dissociation, depersonalization or in its chronic form depersonalization disorder. [19] This type of emotional numbing or blunting is a disconnection from emotion, it is frequently used as a coping survival skill during traumatic childhood events such as ...