You may increasingly know people who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia yourself. The advances made in research on this disease are of great relevance. Years ago, and due to lack of knowledge, these people could be labeled as "wimpy" or "lazy". Today, we know much more about fibromyalgia and
There are four types of social interaction behaviour: aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive and assertive. Depending on the style of communication we adopt, the way we relate to others will change. Before explaining the different styles of communication, we must keep in mind that sometimes the limits between one style and another cannot be so clear. The
Insomnia can cause health problems, cardiovascular disorders, cognitive and memory deficits. Insomniac children have learning difficulties and behavior problems. Numerous studies show that people with insomnia have more affective disorders, symptoms such as anxiety and depression. A good sleep favors the relationships of those around us, family, friends and prevents the aggravation of many mental
Every day there are more users of social networks such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Through these platforms, we share private information and invest time in knowing about each other. These tools have many positive aspects, as they can help us feel part of a group, reconnect with people from the past or with those
Feeling anxiety occasionally is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders often have intense, excessive, and persistent worries and fears about everyday situations. Anxiety disorders often involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that peak within minutes (panic attacks). These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere
We all have fears, and this also applies to the youngest members of the family. Fear is considered a basic reaction for human functioning and development, as it helps us to protect ourselves from dangers and allows us to adapt to a great number of situations. In children this is even more true, being many
The death of an adolescent by suicide is a tragedy that produces devastating consequences for its family, friends and the community. In these cases, those most closely related with the teenager may wonder if they could have done anything to prevent it. Although it is not always avoidable, a better understanding of the factors that
