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Blaming the victim happens frequently, but why? Learn more about this tendency to protect our own view of the world by blaming others for their own misfortunes.| Verywell Mind
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Self-esteem is how you see yourself and your value. It is related to confidence and plays a role in mental health. People can have low self-esteem or high self-esteem, which influences many areas of life.| Verywell Health
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that causes intense and life-disrupting reactions to memories of trauma.| Verywell Health
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Insomnia is failing to get enough sleep due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Reviewed by a board-certified healthcare provider.| Verywell Health
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There are many types of therapy for mental health. Learn about basic approaches, how the types work, and what conditions they treat.| Verywell Health
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Being yelled at frequently can have both short and long-term psychological effects. Learn more about the effects of yelling and how to cope.| Verywell Health
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Stress and anxiety are common, but there are ways you can reduce them. Learn relaxation techniques to better manage stress and improve mental and physical health.| Verywell Health
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Learn how to diagnose the cause of bad dreams and nightmares as well as the best treatment options, including medications and dream rehearsal therapy.| Verywell Health
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Verbal abuse occurs when someone repeatedly uses words to demean or dehumanize you. Here are examples of verbal abuse and how to handle it.| Verywell Health
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Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse and manipulation. Learn how to recognize the signs of gaslighting, respond, and get help.| Verywell Health
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The cycle of abuse has four stages: tension, incident, reconciliation, and calm. Learn more about how to recognize abuse and escape the cycle.| Verywell Health
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Anxiety symptoms include physical, social, and psychological changes. Each anxiety disorder will have a different symptom profile.| Verywell Health
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Clinical depression is a disease that affects a person’s mood, physical energy, decision-making, and more. This article lists patient resources.| Verywell Health