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· Stress can affect so many different parts of our bodies, from our muscles and tissues to our blood vessels and organs
· It speeds up heart rate and respiration, affects our sleep
· Stress raises blood pressure and body temperature
· It can interfere with metabolism, appetite and digestion ... Views: 1841
Chronic stress puts our health at risk, damaging our body’s systems and contributing to irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, and other diseases and ailments. But there are ways we can disarm the harmful effects of stress naturally and holistically.
At its root, stress is an ... Views: 1839
Ecotherapy is really an umbrella term for a whole variety of nature-based therapies which utilise an experiential connection with nature as a major part of the therapeutic process.
Ecotherapy draws its ideas from both modern and ancients practices. Many native cultures today still use a ... Views: 1839
More than once to date I have received an email from an abuser and not the abused. The question that must pop in to our heads is why? Why would someone of that ilk visit my web page? Is it not rubbing their noise in it? Are their reasons for being here pure? After much pondering, I have decided ... Views: 1833
Low Fat Low Stress Meal Planning
Beginning that diet to reduce stress like every other dietary change you undertake will take some getting used too. Sure, you have researched all those great foods that are known to help you maintain acceptable stress levels as well as those that will actually ... Views: 1833
When it comes to starting seeds indoors there's a special charm in some of the junk that gets enlisted to the task. Some of that junk may remain immortal due to the immense character of the moment. Like the coffee can my grandmother planted an orange seed in.
The can came out of a junk pile ... Views: 1831
Anxiety 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: 1826
In order to stop anxiety and panic attacks you have to consider what anxiety and panic really are and what they are not.
Anxiety is NOT a mental illness. Anxiety is a normal human process of thinking about what you do not want to have happen. It's "worst case scenario thinking" at it's worst. ... Views: 1826
If you have anxiety, you have heard the term fight or flight response before. Each time you have a panic attack, the part of your brain that controls this natural response is called upon to protect you in cases of fright, tension or extreme stress in your life. This fight or flight is what ... Views: 1826
ABC THEORY.
Have you learned your ABC yet?
The American psychologist Albert Ellis (1913–2007) developed rational-emotive therapy (RET), which is a directive, confrontational psychotherapy designed to challenge and modify clients’ irrational beliefs thought to cause their personal distress ... Views: 1824
I love Lucy
I've always liked snakes.
I recall one day long ago when I was in primary school we had a show and tell day. The school allowed us to bring our pets to school and share an interesting story about them. I brought my pet Black Indigo Snake. The kids in my class loved it. The ... Views: 1818
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 50 to 70 million adults suffer from chronic sleep disorders including sleep apnea. Sleep is essential to our ability to function on a regular basis. It is when our bodies repair, rest and rejuvenate. We all have a pre determined amount of ... Views: 1817
One of the hardest things about any of life's struggles is dealing with the frustration that can come with them. As with every other aspect of the struggles in life, as Christians we can turn to God and his word for help.
The Apostle Paul himself taught that the secret in frustrating ... Views: 1815
It is not uncommon to hear people say that they feel ungrounded and while this may be a term that is more commonly used amongst people who are into self development, it is something that anyone can experience. It therefore won’t matter if they are into self development or not, as they can still ... Views: 1815
Human brain is a great thing. It has power of imagining, thinking and has many capabilities like memorization. Can you imagine, if the brain cannot function properly, what type of problems one can face? Yes you can see such problems around you. Some of these problems are sleeping disorders, poor ... Views: 1815
How To Get Over Being Shy: How To Overcome Being Timid
Shyness happens when we become overly self conscious about ourselves. To stop shyness, it is important to understand that low self esteem has a close relationship with shyness. The lower your self esteem, the more shy you'll be. So if you ... Views: 1814
Isn't diet a confusing thing? Add the fact that people who suffer from chronic anxiety and panic disorder have difficulty getting through a day filled with over worry and panic, and you've got a person stuck in constant confusion and frustration on how to deal with their anxiety. Many ... Views: 1813
Evidence about the total cost of health, absence, short-term disability, and productivity losses was synthesized for 10 health conditions. Cost estimates from a large medical/absence database were combined with findings from several published productivity surveys. Ranges of condition prevalence ... Views: 1812
As an ex-anxiety sufferer I'm often quite surprised at the way anxiety is rarely expressed in it's various forms, or at least, that the different levels often seem to get lumped together into one category. While I understand that anxiety occurs in various ways, and to some extent each variation ... Views: 1812
CBT
is currently recognised by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (a government body responsible for deciding which treatment should be available on the NHS) as the most effective treatment for the a range of emotional problems including:
* Depression
* Low Self Esteem
* ... Views: 1811
Anxiety is a very physical condition. It doesn’t just exist in your head. Your heart races. You are short of breath. Your hands shake and your underarms sweat. Many other more subtle changes occur in your body.
These five health problems could be contributing to your excessive anxiety.
1. ... Views: 1808
January 2012
This article is written for and presented to all of those people who are either: living in fear of what might happen in 2012 or are confused about the meaning and upcoming 2012 end-times date.
After not too much inquiry and research into the meaning and prophesies of 2012, ... Views: 1808
In my younger days I thought I could control change. I learned, and not quickly I would add, that no one can control or stop change anymore than one can hold back the tides or halt the autumn leaves transforming from green to gold. This brings me to today's topic of change and how to ... Views: 1804
The stress of the holidays triggers sadness and depression for many people. This time of year is especially difficult because there’s an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they’re supposed to feel and then ... Views: 1803
Joe was afraid of heights.
He could have just avoided heights, as many people do. The trouble was he also loved them. Joe was a rock climber.
It’s surprising how many rock climbers are afraid of heights. It takes them longer than other climbers to learn new techniques or get used to new ... Views: 1802
What is the difference between panic and anxiety attacks? Actually, these two disorders only have very thin line in between. These terms are used interchangeably by most people and even experts. Even in the medical world, the two has small variations as well. However, little as the differences ... Views: 1802
If you follow my work you know that I view anxiety quite differently than most people. Instead of seeing it as something to eliminate as quickly as possible – usually with medication – I see it as the soul’s way of communicating, via the vessel of the body, that something is awry inside and is ... Views: 1801
After the last newsletter on Clearing negative influences that adversely affect your prosperity, several people have emailed me and asked how to clear negative voices. The origin of these voices may be that someone told them something disempowering, when they felt vulnerable and now these words ... Views: 1801
Anxious, emotional and desperately seeking chocolate?
These are the three conditions that a friend of mine listed when she asked for my help in trying to figure out what might be going on with her body. Given that she is female, many of us would assume it might be “that time of the month”, ... Views: 1800
“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
If you are suffering from increased anxiety and stress, move over. You are not alone. Statistics are showing that almost 85 % of Americans are feeling anxious. It should not come as a surprise that sales of anti-depressants are up.
That’s the bad news. None of us has the power to personally ... Views: 1799
You will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things ... Views: 1798
There’s a common misconception that people have that seriously hinders them from being relaxed and confident around people. It’s the limiting belief that they have no control or influence over the feelings and emotions that they feel throughout their body. That they just kind of happen…and they ... Views: 1798
There are times in life when we get overwhelmed by our emotions – anger, hurt, sadness, shame, guilt, rage, desperation, terror. They seem to be so powerful and overwhelming that they control us instead of the other way around. They monopolize all our thoughts and energies, not allowing us to ... Views: 1796
Anxiety can come out of nowhere and completely overwhelm you! Sometimes, you can acknowledge that your feelings are ridiculous but that doesn’t make the nerves go away. It can cover you in layers of self-doubt and self-loathing, impossible to wash off in the tub. Or, anxiety can be like a parrot ... Views: 1795
If someone has anxiety problems, they may have a strong need to find a way to change their life. Then again, they could simply tolerate what is taking place and do the best that they can to keep it together.
Undoubtedly, it is going to be far better if someone has a strong need to change ... Views: 1791
FOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM
“The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked.
Founded in 2004 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, ... Views: 1789
Money Anxiety Disorder: Dealing With Money Anxiety - How to Stop Worrying About Money
I believe when we are stressed about money we will tend to not able to sleep well, feel depress and tense. These are the common side effects when we have some financial difficulty.
People feel stress and ... Views: 1789
One of the slogans in the 12-step programs is One Day At A Time. In the life of someone enduring a transition - whether in the midst of a break up, becoming a mother, trying to conceive, or retiring - a more appropriate and helpful phrase is One Moment At A Time.
This topic recently emerged ... Views: 1789
Unlike many other religions, Judaism is a life-centered belief. It is the knowledge that, while belief in God is important, being happy during your life is equally so. That is one of the reasons that so many Jewish scholars have gone into research and clinical practice of mental health services ... Views: 1788
Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D.
It cannot be stressed enough the necessity of involving parents and other caretakers into the treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is also essential for those adults with OCD who continue to live with and depend upon their ... Views: 1788
What you experience in your past and current life has an effect on how your character develops and unfortunately these include the bad experiences. Our thoughts, emotions and actions are often indirectly influenced by what's happened to us. Often anxiety disorders like social anxiety and general ... Views: 1785
Anxiety In Stomach How To Get Rid Of It: Anxiety And Nausea In The Morning - How To Get Rid Of An Anxiety Attack Fast
When you're trying to cure anxiety attacks, it can sometimes be easy to overlook some simple things you can be doing to help yourself. It's tempting to look for some kind of ... Views: 1783
The age in which we live is full of stressors that can build and trigger a slew of negative emotions. Anxiety and frustration are everywhere in today’s society and the way in which we choose to deal with them can have a profound impact on our lives. What we choose to do with our pain is up to ... Views: 1782
If you have difficulty falling asleep or wake-up during the night you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is more than just having a poor night's sleep. As this can be frustrating for most sleepers, insomnia sufferers can attest that the real effects of months or years of poor ... Views: 1782
Positive versus Negative Workplaces
We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let's take a look at the differences between a positive and a negative work ... Views: 1781
Online Internet Psychotherapy and Counseling through Skype is becoming more popular than ever for busy people. As a professional online psychotherapist, I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of clients who prefer to have therapy sessions in the comfort of their own homes rather than ... Views: 1779
If the '20's were known as "Roaring," the '60's were about "Flower Power," and the '80's were the "Me Generation," then the 2000's will go down as the "Age of Anxiety." Even the June 10, 2002 cover of TIME Magazine is entitled: "Understanding Anxiety: Now more than ever, we are worrying ... Views: 1776
I spent some time with a client last week who talked of his fears for the state of his business, how he was afraid of what others would think of him if his business collapsed and how he was afraid of where is marriage was going as a result. Although he believed his problems to be unique, the ... Views: 1772
Worrying is a very common source of stress and waste of energy. All of us have times when we worry, and some people rarely have times when they don't worry! Whether you are an occasional worrier, or a worry addict, learning how to worry less is an excellent investment in your life.
Here are ... Views: 1770