Lydia Angelica Antonatos LMHC

Lately, you’ve noticed feeling unmotivated and doing the bare minimum just to stay afloat. Now you’re wondering, “am I depressed or lazy?” But these concepts aren’t the same. Laziness is having the ability to perform an activity but opting not to, while depression isn’t an intentional act, but a psychological condition requiring more than self-determination to resolve.

Anxiety and anger are closely related as they both have functional value. Both experiences can share similar symptoms, causes, and physiological roots. While anxiety may make you angry or irritable, anger can also contribute to increased worry. However, the two issues are very different but can be treated with psychotherapy or medication when needed.

Ephebiphobia is a persistent and irrational fear of teenagers, often triggering extreme anxiety and avoidant behaviors. Someone suffering from this specific phobia will react in panic in the presence of teens, seeing images of, or even thinking of them. Nevertheless, there are ways to overcome ephebiphobia, including therapy and various self-help strategies.

Typically, people gamble occasionally because it’s fun, but those who gamble excessively or frequently risk developing a gambling addiction. When this occurs, the gambler can’t resist their urge, despite the undesirable consequences. If this sounds familiar, don’t fret; there are ways to help yourself and improve your quality of life.