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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- How Do You Deal With Spontaneous Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Harry WilhelmMost people with anxiety states are simply more alert and aroused than the general population. The chemical processes which underlie anxiety are complex but essentially lead to the body being put into an optimum state of preparedness. One way of looking at anxiety is that the body goes into this ...
Views: 1239 - Are you A Pleaser? If So What Do You Do Now? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kathleen FullerGive yourself the gift of truth and find out how your pleasing behaviors are affecting your self-esteem and self-confidence. Guess what? Any mistake can be good when it helps lead you to learn more about truth and your true self. Truth is like a clean window that lets in light and allows you ...
Views: 1194 - Improve Anxiety, ADD and Boost Your Brain Power with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDid you know that qi gong is a powerful tool for increasing circulation to the brain and changing brain chemistry to reduce states of anxiety or challenges with attention? Researchers at the University of CA at Irvine found that when subjects with attention deficit disorder received qi ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - How to Stop Fear from Running Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Debi BerndtIn these trying times, many are concerned about their jobs, investments and the future of our great country. According to the law of attraction, what you think about you create more of in life. Listening to the news and talking with friends and co-workers, your mind is constantly flooded with ...
Views: 5254 - Defeating Perfectionist Extremes - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsDEFEATING PERFECTIONIST EXTREMES In a perfectionist state of mind, you put yourself on a seesaw. You are up when you do well. You are down when you don’t. So, let’s look at how to clear this perfectionist tarnish from your window on life. Perfectionist thinking is vulnerable to ...
Views: 2623 - Anxiety Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Erika RussinaIt is estimated that 3-4% of the general population suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD is characterized by excessive worry that occurs more often than not for a period of at least 6 months. The person usually has a specific fear that has become generalized to cover many ...
Views: 1221 - Is Anxiety A Problem For You? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Stacey BrownBecoming parents and getting older can bring on a fair amount of stress and anxiety. Some anxiety is normal. Everyone experiences anxiety on a daily basis on some level. Just managing the household finances, the laundry, feeding the kids, juggling work and family life.... the things that all ...
Views: 1540 - Controlling Anxiety About the Economy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Garth MintunMany people come to my Indianapolis, Indiana private psychotherapy practice alarmed with “stress,” “anxiety attacks,” and “panic attacks.” The common themes of concern are often external events like relationships, the economy, hardships of the family, and ...
Views: 2378 - Panic Anxiety Disorders - Rate Your Level Of Distress - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Dell deBerardinisDo you wonder sometimes if you're "normal" or if your anxiety and panicky feelings indicate a serious mental health problem you need help with? Well, we all do. Sometimes we're just being a little self-absorbed but often we know there's a problem but we're just not sure how to identify it and ...
Views: 1119 - Anxiety Disorders And Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Randolph BleiwasAnxiety is one of the most frequent reasons for clients entering treatment. It appears in combination with other symptoms, as well as appearing by itself. Many times people deal with anxiety themselves. Other times the anxiety is too great or cannot be sufficiently lessened or eliminated and the ...
Views: 1801 - Use Your Brain To Overide Fear And Dread - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from M. A. GreensteinThe Twitter: Shock, Fear and Dread in the U.S. (and abroad)* The Big Idea: There are no hopeless situations; only those who grow hopeless about them (Col. George Greenstein, M.D., 1920-2005) I've been receiving emails (and have sent a few myself) regarding the "shock" and "dread" from which ...
Views: 1445 - Forget Worries Before Sleeping - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jess BaadModern day life imposes so much stress on us that the fears, anxieties, worries, and problems occupy our minds til we go to sleep. Millions of sleeping pills are prescribed every year and millions more are added each year. It would be safe to assume that our modern and advancing lifestyles ...
Views: 4358 - Anxiety, Irritability And Angry Related To Hormones - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Karen RothIf Anxiety, Irritability or Anger have taken over your personality, you are not alone. Many women experience these feelings. When Estrogen levels drop, or wildly fluctuate, the diameter of our blood vessels can change and that can precipitate anxiety in women. When experiencing decreased ...
Views: 7732(1 vote) - How To Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Mark SanfordMost shyness experts seem to assume that shyness is a function of fear of rejection. But for some, shyness is more the result of a lack of social skills. Among the skills that can make a big difference in overcoming shyness is having easy ways to secure an approach to people unknown to you. ...
Views: 768 - Relationships- Why do I feel such anxiety around other people? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Stefan KellyAlmost everything we do in life involves relationships of one kind or another. Whether it is dealing with the local supermarket checkout assistant, bringing up children, interacting with colleagues in the workplace or talking to your child’s teacher at Parents’ Evening. Work with ...
Views: 1886 - 5 Steps For Transforming Sadness To Hope - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Audrey SussmanHas the thought of summer ending triggered feelings of loss or sadness? You are not alone. At different times of the year the Anxiety Control Center gets inundated with phone calls from people suffering from melancholy, loneliness, sadness or anxiety. Would you like instantly transform ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Three Steps To Transforming Sadness To Hope - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Audrey SussmanBy Audrey Sussman PhD (c), LCSW, NBCCH - Anxiety Control Center Has the thought of summer ending triggered feelings of loss or sadness? You are not alone. At different times of the year the Anxiety Control Center gets inundated with phone calls from people suffering from melancholy, ...
Views: 1032 - TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO MAGNETIC PRESENCE - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerThose of you who have the most stage fright have the potential to be the most impactful speakers, because you have the feelings! Your feelings are up to the surface where they can be used to create a genuine emotional connection with the audience. You can not think away your feelings, deny them ...
Views: 2130 - How To Avoid The Hidden Hazards Of Stress And Physical Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMany believe that the feeling of helplessness or burnout is caused by psychological rather than physical problems. Losing a job or a loved one, having a chaotic schedule, or maintaining an abusive or unhappy relationship are the usual reasons behind being stressed and burned out. However, ...
Views: 1038 - How To Prevent Depression From Putting You Down - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNo one is impervious to depression or feeling sad. Even Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha experienced feeling blue and being depressed. So you have to accept the fact that there will really be times when you will feel like the world is against you and there is no reason to smile. When that ...
Views: 1893 - Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from CHERIE ScheurichMidlife Crisis By: Cherie Scheurich, Ph.D., LPC, CHLC The fact that you are reading this article tells me that you or someone you know may be suffering the intense pain of midlife crisis right now. Usually when people begin to seek help, they are fairly well into their suffering and have ...
Views: 7571 - Effective Therapy For Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from David KupferAnxiety disorders, even severe cases, can now be considered quite treatable. Physicians are routinely prescribing a variety of medications that can make it easier for people to overcome phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapists are also finding ...
Views: 1116 - Anxiety Facts & Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Erika RussinaIt is estimated that 3-4% of the general population suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD is characterized by excessive worry that occurs more often than not for a period of at least 6 months. The person usually has a specific fear that has become generalized to cover many ...
Views: 1169 - Effective Therapy For Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from David KupferAnxiety disorders, even severe cases, can now be considered quite treatable. Physicians are routinely prescribing a variety of medications that can make it easier for people to overcome phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapists are also finding ...
Views: 1133 - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from David KupferObsessive-compulsives have confused and frustrated their families, their doctors and themselves. Their symptoms seem bizarre at first glance. They may fear hurting relatives whom they actually like. They can be convinced that their spouses will have car accidents unless they tap their feet in ...
Views: 1403 - Practical Techniques For Coping With Anxiety And Panic - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from David KupferAll effective coping techniques aim to teach you that anxiety is a normal, natural, manageable psychophysiological state. In other words, anxiety is OK. 1. Focus on the present. When anxious, be aware if your attention is on the future (“I’m going to have a heart attack if I stay this ...
Views: 2072 - Depersonalization: Fact Not Fiction - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Ronnie FreedmanThere is quite a bit of misinformation floating around the internet when it comes to depersonalization and unfortunately most of it actually serves to prolong the sensation of depersonalization/derealization for the majority who fall prey to it. Definition: Depersonalization is the feeling ...
Views: 8756 - Services Needed By Seniors And The Disabled - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Nancy Ackerman HirschTransitioning Lifestyles and Changes handles everything. TLC will arrange transportation, run estate sales, move you out and then, move you in. We'll pack, un-pack, ship, or, put unwanted items and furniture out for consignment. We 'll handle ANYTHING you need done, to make the transition, as ...
Views: 3097 - Get Back To Nature - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to reflect, meditate, daydream or just to take a break from a hectic lifestyle, then to retreat to your own backyard sanctuary. Get back to Nature by spending time in your garden as you prepare your soil, plant, weed and enjoy your harvest. Not only will you enjoy the beauty and ...
Views: 2501 - Shyness And Social Phobia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Stan HymanWhat is shyness? Shy people are generally preoccupied with their thoughts, feelings and physical reactions. They are typically self-conscious and think of themselves in rather negative terms, often to the point of preoccupation. They will avoid social situations or engage in them for very ...
Views: 1146 - The ABC's Of EMDR For PSTD - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHope you’re not overwhelmed with the acronyms…just trying to save some space! So…what exactly is PTSD? It stands for Post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD develops after an ordeal which involves some form of trauma. The person who develops PTSD may have been harmed or harm ...
Views: 1112 - Putting CBT Into OCD - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonIf your first thought about the title was, “That sounds boring.” you might be right. But if you knew that over 2 million Americans were affected and afflicted by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and chances are you know at least one of these people, then you might be more ...
Views: 1333 - Cure Your Anxiety Naturally – The 7 Best Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Sam GoodhartI don’t know about you but I’m sick of reading articles that give you very little information. I would like to offer you some REAL help with your anxiety because I know what it’s like to be seeking the answers that never come. If you’re looking at this article you’re probably looking for some ...
Views: 1251 - Conquer Fear, Worry And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Laura De GiorgioHow Earnie created diabetes from anxiety Fear, worry and anxiety can seriously affect your health, and in time even kill you. People can and do develop all sorts of health problems by fixating their minds on ideas that make them feel powerless. Recently I met a man – let’s call him Ernie - who ...
Views: 1883 - Get in Touch With Nature - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to reflect, meditate, daydream or just to take a break from a hectic lifestyle, then to retreat to your own backyard sanctuary. Get back to Nature by spending time in your garden as you prepare your soil, plant, weed and enjoy your harvest. Not only will you enjoy the beauty ...
Views: 2107 - Is Your PMS A Curse That Pushes You To Buy A Cure At Any Price? And What Some Well-known Authors Think About Mind-Body Medicine. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Pauline HouleIt appears in many articles I have read and from many discussions I have had with different colleagues in the health and therapeutic fields, that women want a cure for their monthly curse. They do not care where it comes from or why they got it worse this past month! Nor do they care that it ...
Views: 1366 - Procrastination -- The Anxiety Coping Mechanism - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Bruno LoGrecoStudies have been conducted for years on procrastination and the results of those individuals who repeatedly put off important tasks in their lives. Some studies go so far as to correlate procrastination to a person’s innate fear of success, using it as a coping mechanism to combat anxiety that ...
Views: 9526 - Social Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Mark Ivar MyhreThose who suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder, or S.A.D., feel they must hide from other people: "I can't let other people see me." While the intensity of those feelings varies widely, those who suffer from social anxiety disorder share one common underlying premise: "There's something wrong ...
Views: 2782 - Natural Anxiety Reliever And Energy Booster - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Ronnie FreedmanDrink a glass of water and quench your anxiety! It's really a very simple way of eliminating anxiety but the majority of individuals are walking around in a mild state of dehydration during all seasons, not just summertime...and experiencing anxiety, depression, depersonalization and fatigue ...
Views: 2125 - Driving: From Anxiety To Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Sharon StilesIf you're a nervous driver then this article may help you to reduce your anxiety by recognising some of the things that cause it. Unfamiliarity and lack of experience are probably the biggest causes of anxiety. You may be being a new driver who was fairly confident when you had someone else ...
Views: 1299 - The Brain - The Ultimate 'Commander In Chief'! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dr Bruce CaineI don’t think any of you need a doctor to tell you just how important the brain is. It’s our complete command centre, controlling everything in the body without us knowing and without us even thinking about it. Of all the organs of the body it is without doubt the most fascinating. ...
Views: 1554 - Natural Anxiety Cures Could Have Saved Heath Ledger? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Sam GoodhartUnless you live under a rock you have probably heard about the tragic death of the actor Heath Ledger. Heath Ledger died as a direct result of a cocktail of anti-anxiety medications that are prescribed daily to millions of patients around the world. Could natural anxiety treatments have ...
Views: 771 - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20574(2 votes) - Soothe Your Soul in your enchanted garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandIn our hectic lifestyle, it is important that we take the time to "smell the roses" and "listen to the birds singing". By creating a sacred space where you can become relaxed and unwind, your body is in a better position to rejuvenate and heal. What better place then in the natural setting ...
Views: 2356(2 votes) - ***Problems Sleeping? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Margaret PaulInsomnia is quite common in our society. While there many different reasons for sleep problems - such as poor diet, too much sugar and refined carbohydrates, too much caffeine, or lack of exercise - I want to share two major causes and the solutions to these. Ironically, one of the major causes ...
Views: 3269 - The Illusion Of Burn Out - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Gregory DrambourIt has been an insightful few weeks for me. For three months now, I have been feeling like I am working on burn-out. But when I looked at my schedule, it didn't make sense. I work between 120-160 hours a month on the average and I am very responsible about giving myself plenty of rest between ...
Views: 1022 - A fun way to dissipate anger quickly - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandNew research may indicate that people who have higher levels of irritability or anger in response to mental stress may have a reduced oxygen supply to the heart. The findings suggest that anger may be a risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks. Given these findings, it is important ...
Views: 5602(1 vote) - Eliminate Anxiety And Enjoy Your Life, Your Journey - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Allie CaseyNot long ago I had a day that began with a list of demands that I knew would completely command my day. My heart began to pound, my palms were moist and I was overwhelmed with anxiety as it had on so many occasions. However, this time was different because I stopped and asked myself why I was ...
Views: 748 - Anxiety Attacking Your Pooch During The Move: How To Make This Time Easier - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertIt happens to all of us: moving. Whether you are moving for job relocation or you desire warmer weather, the process can be stressful. Not only is it stressful for you and your family, but it can also affect your pooch. There are steps and measures you can take to make the process a little ...
Views: 947 - Does Anxiety Keep You In A Boring Job? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Sharon StilesAre you stuck in a boring job that you don't like because the thought of applying for another job and going to an interview is just too frightening? Does the thought of going to an interview make you feel sick and bring up thoughts of all the things that could go wrong? Do you find it ...
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