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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Total Eclipse of the Sun Alert: Any Illusion of Control Is Going, Going, Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2017 from joan pancoe“When a cat falls out of a tree, it lets go of itself, becomes completely relaxed, and lands lightly on the ground. If the cat made up its mind that it didn’t want to fall, it would become tense and rigid and would just be a bag of broken bones upon landing. In the same way, it is the ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - ***Worried About Anxiety? Try 6 Surprising Techniques. - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Peggy SealfonLet's face it, our world is nerve wracking. Fast-paced lifestyles give us little time to recover or respond. Many individuals find day-to-day life exhausting as they haven’t developed skills to manage or deflect the onslaught of disturbances. Many feel a ceaseless peppering of insecurities, ...
Views: 8268(1 vote) - 3 Ways You Can Help Yourself Cope With Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2017 from Ariel Taylor3 Ways You Can Help Yourself Cope With Anxiety It can become overwhelming to live with anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety causes people to feel nervous, afraid, overwhelmed, and frustrated, and if left unaddressed for too long it can be difficult to live with it on a daily basis. If you live ...
Views: 819 - My First Psychiatric Institution: Meet the Crazies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Cat DavisDecember 2016 This institution looks nothing like the movies. It’s set up like a little home, comfy cozy, except everything is confined to one huge room, so they can watch us. There’s a receptionist desk, where the lady who checked me in now sits. She switches between scrolling on her ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - Anxiety: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from anxiety, and this could be something that stops them from being able to function. As a result of this, it is not going to be possible for them to just let go of how they feel and to live their life. Nevertheless, even if this is ...
Views: 1378 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Rejection Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience anxiety from time to time, there are others who experience it on a regular basis. There is then going to be a big difference when it comes to their day-to-day life. An Anomaly Now, if one doesn’t have anxiety problems, they could end up seeing ...
Views: 1486 - Misdiagnosed With Depression: Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisI do not know what is happening to me. I have never felt this out of control before. I guess I have been broken, and now there’s nothing else but insanity pouring of me. Everyday I wake up with arms and legs made of bricks, and a bowling ball for a head. I skip one, two, all of my classes, but I ...
Views: 1029 - Misdiagnosed With Depression: A Circuitous Journey to Bipolar - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Cat DavisToday marks my first ever meeting with a psychiatrist. A good ole crazy people doctor for good ole crazy me. The psychiatrist turns out to be a sweet, bubbly, round-faced young woman who looks more like a favorite elementary school teacher than a psychiatrist, but in a good way. I like her ...
Views: 1568 - Why preparing for the worst doesn’t actually help - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatThe way you react to a situation affects the outcome. Repeat this reaction again and again and eventually this creates a pattern for your whole life. Many people find themselves thinking about the worst case scenario for any situation they are in. As children we are taught to “expect the worst”. ...
Views: 1186 - The secret to having unshakable willpower - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatHaving a weak will is often considered “normal”. Strong-willed individuals are admired for their success. While those with little to no will power just assume willpower is something some people get and some don’t. This belief deters them from ever attempting to change, or find the source of ...
Views: 1229 - Is your emotional baggage enslaving you? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you spend your days feeling like you aren’t really living up to your potential? Are you frustrated by the feeling that the way you are today isn’t who you really are? Many people don’t realise it, but your Authentic Self can, and probably has, become buried over the years under old emotional ...
Views: 990 - How to Stop Worrying So Much What Others Think About You. - by Submitted on May 13, 2017 from Dawailo LoThe greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think. I know because I lived in that prison for most of my life. If I spoke to someone, I wondered if I said the right things or if they picked up that I was “not so smart” while we talked. Or if I met with someone else, I ...
Views: 1017 - We shouted out, "Who killed democracy?" when after all, it was you and me. - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Bruce MulkeyAs of April 28, I’ve now been on the planet for 74 rotations around the sun, almost three-quarters of a century, 30 percent of the time our country has been a nation. And I’ve seen a lot of changes during this time, personal, cultural, and political. The change nearest and dearest to my heart ...
Views: 1407 - How to Lose Your Shyness and Develop Unstoppable Charisma - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatAre you one of the millions of people in the world who suffer from shyness? Would you like to develop confidence, and become the attractive and carefree person you really are inside? If so, this article is for you! First, I want to address some of the most common myths about shyness. Many ...
Views: 930 - Are Past Events Causing You to Self-Sabotage? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you catch yourself in patterns of self-sabotage? Maybe you set yourself a goal and then find yourself doing everything except what you need to do to achieve that goal. Maybe you actually do things that will make it even harder to achieve your goals in the future. If you do, you aren’t alone. ...
Views: 887 - Are you the worst case scenario type thinker? Here is what you can do to reclaim full ownership of your life - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you know many people compulsively find themselves seeing the worst scenarios in situations they find themselves in? Do you know this leads to unnecessary amount of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, despair, depression, energy depletion, unhappiness, failed relationships, health concerns and ...
Views: 884 - Solving Millennial Workforce Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Lance BregerNo one can escape stress - not even the mighty Millennials. The fact is, they are the most stressed of all generations! According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Millennials (ages 18 to 33) report the highest average stress levels... and it's climbing. Thirty-nine percent ...
Views: 1634 - America’s #1 Drug Addiction, Caffeine: 10 Bad Health Effects; Quit Tips - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Richard RuhlingMillions suffer from caffeine, and stay addicted because they fear withdrawal symptoms, but the sooner they make the break, the better their health, says Richard Ruhling, MD who taught Health Science at Loma Linda University. “Caffeine is the most common but unrecognized cause of health ...
Views: 2672 - Are You a Stress Case? 5 Natural Ways to Improve Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Anica OaksWhether you have a great job, make a lot of money and have the perfect family or struggle on a daily basis with arguments between you and those you love, there is some kind of stress at some point. You need to know how to recognize stress when it appears and how it affects the body so that you ...
Views: 1140 - Why Reading Every Last Bit of Political News Is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from William TopazNo matter which candidate you voted for during the 2016 presidential election, the winner was clear: the news industry. The never-ending political turmoil created an insatiable hunger for news. Subscription numbers exploded, with major publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New ...
Views: 2485 - Addicted to Numbing? Healthy Ways to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Lisa Cypers KamenDo you even know if you’re numb? Think about the experience of our foot falling asleep and the pins and needles and aching we feel when it awakens. We sit on our foot for a while and temporarily compress the nerves in it and don’t feel the discomfort until we move our foot. Suddenly our body ...
Views: 948 - Anxiety: Can The Fear Of Being Harmed Cause Someone To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is going through a challenging time, it could be because they are having trouble at work. Perhaps someone they work with is making their job harder than it needs to be, or the company they work for could be downsizing. As a result of this, one might spend a lot of time worrying about ...
Views: 1296 - Acid Reflux & GERD: Four Steps to Fast Holistic Relief - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2017 from Colleen FlanaganMy acid reflux began in my twenties. I abhorred the sour regurgitation - gross and disgusting! Now, forty years later, I know that when acid reflux occurs, my body is telling me I’ve got bitter emotions about control issues I cannot or will not digest. I don’t reach for antacids ...
Views: 2411 - Creating Peace in an Ever-changing World - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2017 from Daydree HornerThe world seems more tense for many of us. With all of the new changes politically, people are voicing their opinions more openly concerning their beliefs. Friends are unfollowing and unfriending others on social media. Folks are worried about their future. It may feel overwhelming at ...
Views: 1703 - Dental Block: 4 Ways To Be Brave During Dentist Appointments - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWhether you're an adult or child, being anxious during a visit to the dentist isn't unusual. However, knowing you aren't alone doesn't necessarily make it any easier. Learning coping skills to help ease your fears may make appointments easier to bear. No matter what personality type you are, ...
Views: 1527 - I Don't Have To Write This - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from David Harm“I just have to get this article done tonight.” The world might come to an end if I don’t. No one ever told me I had to get it done. The sad part is I may not get it done on time because I had to go to town to get new shoelaces. Do you get my sarcasm and the utter distaste for words like ...
Views: 1368 - Stressed Out: How Test Anxiety Can Get You an A+ - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Usama MalikWe’ve all been there – sitting in our rooms, trying to consume as much information as our brains can handle, thinking: “What if I screw up? What if I make the dumbest mistake ever? What if I spoil the answer sheet, and will have to ask for a new one?” Anxiety for the testing process has been ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Visualization Proof & Uses For Work - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Lance BregerVisualization and imagery has been used for thousands of years with anything from athletic performance to healing, but does it really work? Yes, it certainly does! Our brain doesn't know the difference between what is actually happening and what we are vividly picturing in our mind which ...
Views: 2187 - HOW TO TURN HOPELESS INTO HOPEFUL by James Mapes - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from James MapesThe secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to because if you're really doing something worthwhile I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side. –George Lucas Everyone experiences emotional or physical trauma. Perhaps due to ...
Views: 1737 - Talking therapies to help reduce anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Sharon StilesIf you are looking for a talking therapy to reduce your anxiety it can be confusing because there are so many different types of them. Below are some of the most common ones so that you can choose which one seems most relevant to you. All of them help you to think about your anxiety in a ...
Views: 1227 - Overcoming Childhood Anxiety Through Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Jason MuellerFor a child, having anxiety is more common than many would think. Childhood fears begin early when small children may be afraid of the dark or feel afraid to be away from a parent. As they grow, fears of not fitting in or not being able to make friends is something that many children will worry ...
Views: 1466 - When Anguish Overwhelms Take These 4 Steps Before Other Action - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldIt just happened. You discover an infidelity; a partner signals an intention to separate; someone has passed away; there’s been some kind of personal tragedy. In the midst of anguish life feels totally out of control; is turned upside down; is overwhelming. Anguish, in the midst of a ...
Views: 1675 - Is using adult coloring books creative enough? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from n. robbinsAs someone who studied to be an art teacher, I was wary when the adult coloring book trend hit. I had learned that the best art supply for children was blank paper with crayons or pencils, and I tend to agree. Kids' imaginations run free, and they don't need coloring books. By the time we're ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - 7 SUREFIRE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HOLIDAY ANXIETY AND KEEP YOUR SANITY By James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from James MapesLet's strip away the rose-colored glasses, let go of guilt and do a reality check. For many people the holiday season can feel like anything but a celebration. If one isn’t careful, the Christmas season can turn people into frenetic, anxious, and crazy - holiday survivalists. Below are 7 ...
Views: 1419 - How to Raise Your Self-Esteem - What Is Codependency? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2016 from Darlene LancerSelf-esteem is key to success in work, and enjoyment of life and relationships. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how we handle life's challenges. Low self-esteem underlies addiction, anxiety, depression, abuse, intimacy problems, and codependency. Our self-esteem is usually ...
Views: 2064(2 votes) - 7 Compassionate Ways to Deal with an Autistic Child - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Caitlyn BellAutism is a nerve-related condition that affects many children around the world. Autistic children have issues with speech and concentration, which makes it difficult for them to learn anything. On realizing that their child suffers from autism, most parents don’t know how to properly take care ...
Views: 1167 - Basics for Living Well - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Daydree HornerI was asked the other day: What life principles contribute to your happiness? Well, there are so many from different sources. However, in Reiki there are 5 principles which are rooted in a practice reminding us to begin anew every day. Plus, you don't have to be religious or a Reiki practitioner ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - California Poppy for Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Randi FredricksIn a world that seems set on winding up our springs and forcing us to scurry about completing our appointed tasks, it would be nice to find an alternative therapy that could ease our daily angst without sending us into oblivion or making us feel as we weren’t really there. Enter the ...
Views: 2865 - When Anguish Overwhelms Take These 4 Steps Before Other Action - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIt just happened. You discover an infidelity; a partner signals an intention to separate; someone has passed away; there’s been some kind of personal tragedy. In the midst of anguish life feels totally out of control; is turned upside down; is overwhelming. Anguish, in the midst of a ...
Views: 1737 - Art Therapy: The Best Way to Relieve Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from James BurbankStress and stress-related health issues are becoming something of an epidemic lately. People usually list money and work as the main causes of stress and anxiety. In the same time, therapy has become prevalent – patients don’t shy away from talking to a psychiatrist and psychiatrist don’t have a ...
Views: 1316 - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Daydree HornerMeditation, yoga, reiki and many other modalities that help the mind and body relax are valuable for focus and creating inner peace. When we’re focused and peaceful we are at a high state of attention. This is a powerful place. Tai Chi masters are some of the most alert human beings on the ...
Views: 1227 - Living With a Spouse With OCD - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Randi FredricksIf you've decided that your spouse has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and you’re trying to get help for the both of you, you’ve taken a step in the right direction. Recognizing that there's a problem with your partner’s behavior and that it needs to be addressed is the first step in finding ...
Views: 2540(2 votes) - How Anxiety Disorders Affect Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Randi FredricksAlmost all relationships experience a certain level of difficulties. However, when one of the partners has a psychiatric disorder, such as an anxiety disorder, the relationship will have new challenges, and their previous problems can be worsened. Each has shown that people suffering from ...
Views: 1604(3 votes) - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1876 - Anxiety in Women: The 5 Most Common Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety in women is different from anxiety in men. Overall, women report more anxiety. Women are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Women also face different stressors, because they have somewhat different life and work challenges. Womens' biggest stressors are money ...
Views: 1656 - Cancer and Liars When “Talking All the Health Benefits” of Coffee - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Richard RuhlingA World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) report has reversed a 25-year-old categorization of coffee from a “possible carcinogen” to “inadequate evidence” that it causes cancer. (Mercola.com) They should have looked back 35 years to the New England Journal ...
Views: 1182 - Niceness: A Cause for Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn his book, "When Anxiety Attacks", Dr. David Burns suggests that there are three main causes for anxiety: 1) Negative Thoughts 2) Avoidance 3) Niceness Niceness? Yes, niceness. Just think about what happens when, because of niceness, you say "yes" to something every part of ...
Views: 1917 - Active vs. Passive Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinHave you ever felt like someone is playing tug-of-war with you, except you are the rope? Being pulled in too many directions can be exhausting, and if it happens over an extended length of time, it can lead to extreme anxiety or burnout. If you are experiencing a bit of life’s tug-of-war, ...
Views: 1457 - 5 Steps to Coping with Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinUnless you are face-to-face with a bear or another physical danger, nothing feels more terrifying than a panic attack. Many have gone to the Emergency Room fearing heart attacks, strokes, and death. With symptoms including chest tightening, throat constricting, and faintness, it’s no wonder many ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - 5 natural herbs for sound mental health - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Huyen MyEveryone can be affected by mental problems. Sometimes we cannot remember where we are going or where we left our wallet or mobile phone. Or, maybe we experience brain fog more than we thought. Information overload, depression, stress, and environment toxins can hamper our brain function and ...
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