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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Easy Methods and Techniques for Treating Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Stephen SmithOne of the most important steps in treating anxiety disorders is learning to identify the symptoms and how they are triggered. This can vary among different people and even among occasions. It is not uncommon for an individual to experience one set of symptoms during one anxiety attack and ...
Views: 1149 - How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Perfectionism at Work - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseA business executive named Bob had a hidden problem at work. He became nervous when he interacted with colleagues and performed various tasks. While he didn’t have an anxiety disorder, he frequently worried about his work performance. Because Bob was grateful for his position, he was afraid of ...
Views: 3254 - Tips On Recognizing And Controlling Anxiety Attack - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Dean CaporellaDo you often have sensations of fear which seem to emanate from nowhere and you have no control over them? Chances are you are experiencing an anxiety attack and unless you understand the definition of one then there is little chance of you learning to control them. Many people will experience ...
Views: 1668 - Signs of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Arina NikitinaAnxiety is one of the most common mental health problem affecting millions of people every day. It is associated with the mind and body preparing for a possible danger or a threat. Anxiety can strike anyone at any age and any time. You can identify this disorder by certain psychological and ...
Views: 1842 - Herbs for Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2007 from Arina NikitinaNatural remedies such as herbs are becoming a very popular alternative to prescribed medications for treating anxiety and depression. The most commonly used anxiety medications are benzodiazepines (such as Valium and Xanax). While helping to cope with anxiety they carry a risk of serious side ...
Views: 3068 - Top 12 Anxiety Depression Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Arina NikitinaEven though depression and anxiety are distinct disorders, in reality they are closely linked together. Research has shown that half of chronic anxiety sufferers also experience depression as a secondary condition and about 60-70% of people suffering from depression have symptoms of anxiety. A ...
Views: 4593 - The Personal Cost of Shyness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonHas someone nearby been sending you emails rather than calling or meeting you face-to-face? When you do get together, does she or he stand back, avoid holding eye contact, or speaking up? While there are many possible reasons for their behavior, that person may, in fact, be a victim of what ...
Views: 3728 - Anxiety Disorder - Is Society or Your Lifestyle Killing You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Abigail FranksGeneral anxiety disorder is a common form of anxiety. It's characterized by excessive or unrealistic worry or concern. This worry is normally associated with a persons life and life situation. There are many theories as to the cause of anxiety but no clear reason has emerged as the primary ...
Views: 2231 - Coping With Anxiety - 6 Proven Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Arina NikitinaAnxiety is a perfectly normal response to an every day stress. It is a sort of self-defense mechanism. If you feel anxious before speaking in front of a large audience, during job interview or before taking tests it is perfectly normal. However, if you let anxiety overwhelm you, it can interfere ...
Views: 6120 - How You Can Reclaim Your Quality Of Life With Panic Attack Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Dean CaporellaIgnoring panic attack treatment can be detrimental in a number of ways however, performing self treatment without proper medical advice is folly to say the least. If you suffer regular attacks then you know how socially debillitating the condition can be but be aware that there is help ...
Views: 923 - Simple Tips for Panic Attacks: Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2006 from Paul DylanOne of the best tips for panic attacks you can follow is to learn how to be prepared. At first this may seem difficult to do since most panic attacks strike completely without warning. Unfortunately, this aspect of panic attacks can make the experience of having one even more difficult and ...
Views: 1259 - Let WORRY not worry you! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2006 from Pratima JagadeeshWorries worry us a lot. Worries make our life so weary. Worry walks with us and worn us out, But still we prefer to carry the load not actually realizing its burden. There is sure to be a time when we realize the burden getting off our shoulders affecting both the physical and mental health. ...
Views: 1524 - Freedom From Anxiety/Panic Attacks Today!! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Joann HoffmanYou know the symptoms all too well: Tightness in throat and chest. Racing heart. Shortness of breath. Overwhelming fear something awful is about to happen. Unwanted thoughts. Feelings of being trapped. Sweating profusely. The list of symptoms are endless. People from all over the world suffer ...
Views: 887 - Panic Attacks: This Truth Will Set You Free - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2006 from Jeannette KavanaghUnlike far too many people on the Internet, I don’t claim to have discovered THE CURE for panic attacks and other anxiety states. I do offer you a beautifully simple insight into panic which will change your reaction to it. Immediately you’ll start you on the path to calm. The insight? ...
Views: 6093 - Panic Attacks: This Truth Will Set You Free - by Unlike too many people on the Internet, I don’t claim to have discovered THE CURE for panic attacks and other anxiety states. I do offer you a beautifully simple insight into panic which will change your reaction to it. Immediately you’ll start you on the path to calm. The insight?
“Accept ...
Views: 863 - Help Insomnia Part 1- The Sound Of Insomnia - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Marvin PerryHave any of you had nights when you were attempting to fall asleep but kept hearing wind whipping outside or water dripping from the faucet that kept you awake? Regardless of how hard you try to relax and calm down, the possibility of sleep does not seem promising as you continue to hear noises ...
Views: 1099 - What Causes an Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Deanne Repich"What causes an anxiety disorder? And which of these causes do I have control over?" Here are answers to these important questions. What Causes an Anxiety Disorder? There are several factors that can contribute to an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder is caused by a combination of several ...
Views: 3862 - Social Anxiety - Are You Just Shy? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Pam TriickMost people unfamiliar with anxiety see it as just a simple case of the nerves. Those of us who live with anxiety know it is much more than that. Anxiety is similar to fear, yet very different. Let me explain. Fear is a rational emotional response to a real threat. Anxiety is an irrational ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Preparing for Performance - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Linda DessauStage fright can be an incredibly debilitating condition that can keep artists locked away in their own homes, carefully guarding their creative gifts. Then those gifts never see the light of day, and they're never seen by the world. And stage fright doesn't only inhibit performing artists. If ...
Views: 1158 - Trapped By Fear? - How to Find The Fun Again! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from James WarnerTrapped by Fear? - How To Find The Fun Again Have you ever felt like you were trapped in a cycle of fear, something over which you thought you had no control? You just felt fearful and anxious; your heart racing for no apparent reason, a burning feeling in your spine, a churning in your ...
Views: 959 - Quick Help for Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Terry RichardThere are steps to overcoming anxiety. The sufferer must be serious about gaining control over the symptoms. Steps require time and effort. POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS: REPEAT THE FOLLOWING UPON WAKING, SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, and AT BEDTIME: 1 - I AM GETTING CALMER. I AM FEELING ...
Views: 1017 - GIVING UP IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS IS NOT AN OPTION - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichYour fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do? As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. ...
Views: 996 - FAME, MONEY, AND SUCCESS WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichYour fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were times that my fears had the best of me. One of the things that ...
Views: 1049 - DEALING WITH YOUR MENTAL DISORDER, ANXIETIES, AND YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichIt is not easy to deal with your fears, anxieties, or any type of mental disorder. If you have such a problem, the first step is that you should talk to a professional who can get you started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very ...
Views: 897 - WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLES WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Stanley PopovichWhat do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In ...
Views: 1065 - Panic Attacks and Panic Attack Symptoms Can Be Eased With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2005 from Loretta SernekosPanic attacks are usually brief, although the sufferer may feel that they last forever. From an emotional perspective, panic attack symptoms may include feelings of intense fear, an overwhelming sense of doom, being out of control, or a sense of unreality. The sufferer's thoughts may race and ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - No More Worries - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2005 from Eric GarnerWorrying is the most destructive thing you can do in your life. It fills your head with ungrounded fears, distracts you from creative work, and makes you ill. And it is completely, utterly, and totally unnecessary. Worrying is a particularly pernicious form of fear. Unlike real fear, which may ...
Views: 4339 - Anxiety - Understanding and Treating The Condition - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Karin SiegelUnderstanding and Treating Anxiety Most people suffer from anxiety at some stage of their lives. Anxiety is usually a relatively natural response to a situation which appears threatening or one to which we are not accustomed. So, for example, people are sometimes quite naturally anxious about ...
Views: 2140 - When Your Mind Develops A Mind Of Its Own - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenWe've all been there… One minute your listening intently as your mother in law tells you for the tenth time about the people she met on her recent holiday… or to the boss as he delivers a presentation on improving productivity levels (yawn!) One minute you're listening… the next you're planning ...
Views: 3783(3 votes) - Metaphysically Understanding Pain - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2005 from Athene Raefielwww.atheneraefiel.com Chronic pain is something that is hard to explain to someone who does not experience it. Chronic pain may be physical, emotional, mental, or all of these. When we have pain, and we cannot stop it no matter what we do, it is chronic. All chronic pain is similar to a ...
Views: 1233 - MANAGING YOUR OCD, PANIC ATTACKS, AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2005 from Stanley PopovichThere are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use ...
Views: 1269 - Remove the Cause of Your Anxiety with EFT - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Gary CraigAnxiety can be triggered by something specific like performance or intimacy, or it can be an unexplainably uncomfortable feeling that lasts all day. Positive thinking, task management techniques and a variety of medications have all become acceptable ways to manage anxiety. However, because they ...
Views: 2058 - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 17070(1 vote) - Moving? 10 Ways to Create a Joyful, Less-Stressed Experience - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Carolyn BealeIncrease your joy and lessen the stress of your upcoming move using these tips: 1. Release, release, release. Give away, sell, or donate to a worthwhile cause any item you no longer want or need. For some, this can be a daunting prospect. Set aside a specific block of time each day to pack ...
Views: 1819 - 20 Ways to Shift Worry Into Attractive Energy - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2004 from Catherine FranzWorry, big or small blocks positive vibrations from enteringyour realm. The longer the behavior, the deeper the roots,the harder to override. Staying in its merry-go-roundplaces the person in a form of trance. And like alltrances, the person in the trance isn't aware that they arethere. If ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - Survival Tips for Office Heroes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Maya FrostThis one goes out to all you administrative professionals out there. That’s right. YOU. Not your boss. Not the guy down the hall who demands everyone’s attention. No. This is YOUR thing. You work hard, and all of your energy goes into making things run smoothly and helping your employer ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 19325(7 votes) - Help for Chronic Worriers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2004 from Susie CortrightThe first prescription from my daughter’s pediatrician was for a gin and tonic. Not for my child. Not for me. For my mother. When my mom arrived to visit her brand new granddaughter, I bragged about my daughter’s rosy glow. To my horror, my mother said she didn’t look pink at all. She looked ...
Views: 1958 - FEAR FACTORS: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2004 from Danish AhmedFear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That doesn't always ...
Views: 3234(3 votes) - Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Dave ShieldsIn the "Anxiety Disorders" section of the manual entitled "Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV," which is used for the diagnosis of mental health conditions, there are 12 anxiety diagnoses covered. The fifth, and what may appear to be a soft diagnosis, is Social Phobia (Social Anxiety ...
Views: 3074(1 vote) - 11 Easy Ways to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Advice Sister AlisonOne of the most singificant problems human beings face as a general population is how to handle stress. As a life & career expert, and an acclaimed advice columnist, I have compiled eleven of the most significant ways that you can reduce stress in your life. You may not always be able to ...
Views: 56036(28 votes) - Breaking the Worry Cycle - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2003 from Steve JonesSuppose someone invited you to spend time today clasping the positive and negative terminals of your car battery – just for the pain of it. Just so you can feel the jolt and watch the shower of sparks. I doubt there would be many takers. The shock would ruin your day, and possibly your battery. ...
Views: 5118(2 votes) - The Truth About Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenEvery day, I receive dozens of emails and telephone calls from worried anxiety disorder sufferers asking me about medications, therapy and other less conventional treatments; my answer is simple, I DO NOT encourage the use of medication and there are so many therapies available now that it is ...
Views: 7039(5 votes) - Practical Tools for Reducing Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanPractical Tools for Reducing Anxiety Using Body-Psyche War, terrorist attacks, a new deadly virus, job and family stress. Let’s face it: most of us have something to be anxious about these days. Anxiety is fear about the future that we keep experiencing for long enough that it ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Changing Fear into Excitement - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from Ted SchreddFear scares people. That’s what it’s supposed to do; it’s just a matter of how much and how often do we really need to be scared? Basically, there are two kinds of fear. Real fear allows you to save your butt in challenging situations (like being chased by a predator or facing imminent danger). ...
Views: 9307(1 vote) - The Restless Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonMost of our body's functions are unconscious activities. Our body breathes constantly, and we hardly pay this function any attention. The blood moves automatically through the veins, and we are hardly aware of its movement. So it is with many other bodily functions. Thinking seems also to be ...
Views: 2726(1 vote) - Put Yourself in Charge of All Outer Circumstances - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Guy FinleyBarring those moments when we find ourselves in real physical danger, conditions of themselves have absolutely no authority over us. It's true. No event or circumstance has any power to make us feel one way or another. The only command any condition may have over us is that which we ...
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