Natalia S. David, PsyD
Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Stop a Masturbation Addiction
Masturbation happens in every culture, across every period of history, and it's the way most adolescents discover what they enjoy before embarking on adult sexual relationships. Masturbation is a healthy and natural part...
How to
Improve Your Sense of Humor
A good sense of humor can make you the life of the party. Maybe you’re looking to be the fun one in your friend group, make a cute girl in your class laugh, or impress your new coworker. No matter your reasons, you can...
How to
Improve Your Ability to Learn Quickly
If you’ve got a lot of information coming at you fast, or you need to pick up a new skill in a short amount of time, no worries. The good news is there are definitely some concrete strategies and tools you can use to b...
Is Your Relationship Making You Depressed? What to Look For
Tell-tale signs that your partner may be the cause of your spiral (and what to do about it)A bad relationship can be a major contributing factor to depression. However, when you’re feeling down in the dumps, it might b...
How to
Practice Non Attachment
When we have something, we tend to fear losing it. Some of our attachments can be good for us, like love and appreciation for our families, and can motivate us to be our best. But, if we are not careful, some of our atta...
How to
Handle School when You Have Depression
Anyone, regardless of age, can struggle with depression. If you are in school — whether you're in elementary school or earning a PhD — depression can make it difficult to focus on your studies. Depression can make it...
How to Open Up to Your Therapist When You're Not Sure What to Say
You've made the decision to talk to a therapist, and that's a big step! And it's totally normal to feel a bit nervous. Talking to someone about your intimate troubles and concerns isn't something that comes naturally to ...
How to
Help a Self Isolating Friend
It can be hard when you have a friend who seems like they are self-isolating. You may wonder if their behavior is okay or if it should worry you. You may also wonder what you should do to get them engaged in the world ag...
How to
Spot Signs of LSD Use
LSD is a common acronym used to refer to lysergic acid diethylamide. LSD is one of the most potent psychedelic drugs out there. Those that use LSD call their experience with the drug a “trip” and sometimes they expe...
How to
Overcome Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness describes a psychological construct in which a person, after repeatedly experiencing negative, uncontrollable events, starts to see themselves as “helpless.” As a result, the person stops expecti...
How to
Set Boundaries with People with Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder can present many challenges, both for people who live with it and the people close to them. If you have a family member, spouse, or friend with BPD, it might seem impossible to avoid gett...
How to
Deal with Emotional Trauma After a Dog Bites You
Getting bit by a dog can lead to a variety of symptoms of post-traumatic distress and anxiety; however, there are plenty of steps you can take to deal with emotional trauma following a dog bite. Cope with anxious feeling...
