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By: Stan Popovich
Throughout my 20 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety, I had a challenging time in getting my friends to understand my issues with fear, stress, and anxiety.
Most of my friends and relatives were understanding and very supportive of the fact that ... Views: 1202
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"All madmen may not be mystics, but all mystics are mad. By mad, I mean they have gone beyond the mind. The madman may have fallen below the mind, and ... Views: 1202
Natural Remedies For Anxiety: Home Remedies For Anxiety
Mulungu and Graviola are two anti-anxiety herbs that have been in use for a long time as natural anti-depressants and stress relievers.
Erythrina Mulungu, commonly known by several names such as Mulungu, Murungu, Murungo, Muchocho and ... Views: 1202
There are many situations & circumstances that give rise to pressure. You could face pressure from work (the zeal to succeed , meet targets, get that promotion, impress that boss), it could be within the family (wanting to be a good father/mother, be a provider, take care of your children, make ... Views: 1201
Hi! I am Santa Rosa California psychologist, therapist, and counselor Dr. Eric Ryan—I often use mindfulness techniques and principles in my psychotherapy practice to help you experience greater focus, attunement, and become fully present. Learning to be present, to truly live in the moment, ... Views: 1201
While the name sounds very easy to recognize and also could even be quite familiar to the majority of folks, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a challenging and also difficult problem that can easily be resulted in by several different things. Folks who suffer GAD encounter disabling problem ... Views: 1200
You've Had Enough Pain and Suffering
You're tired of being afraid, and you're ready to change. Phobias limit your life at every turn, and you're all done feeling limited. You need a plan to make the change. Read on, my friend, and let me help you.
Phobias Equal Fear
It may surprise you to ... Views: 1200
It 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: 1199
If the thought of tackling your next project causes your heart to pound, and your stomach to clench. If you get tired or overwhelmed just thinking of all you need to do. If you find yourself going to the "fridge" and using food as an alternate activity, instead of getting to the task at hand. ... Views: 1199
Have you ever been in a social situation where you felt like you just didn't belong or fit in? Have you ever felt anxious while asking one of your closest friends to hang out? Do want to know how to overcome anxiety, but just don't know where to start, or what anxiety even really is?
As an ... Views: 1199
The human heart was created by God to love and to feel emotion deeply, and much of the creative inspiration that we feel comes from the spiritual connection between our embodied human self and your eternal soul or larger self. This great sensitivity has also been the cause of much challenge as ... Views: 1199
Stress – we all feel it on a daily basis, in varying degrees. Some days are much worse than others, while other days, you might even go so far as to say you're relaxed. But in truth, stress is the norm more than we'd like it to be. And while we might never be completely stress free, we certainly ... Views: 1198
If you have the time and money, which isn't always the case, psychotherapy should generally be seen as the first best option for addressing mental health issues such as anxiousness or a depressive state. Turning to medication straight away can be a mistake.
Seeking Relief from Psychological ... Views: 1198
Five sensible tips on taking our time to take it all in
Life in the modern age can seem to be all consuming. I know I find it that way sometimes. I can become so involved in the minutia of media, phone calls, texts and emails that the basic natural outside world seems to just disappear. I was ... Views: 1197
Insomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be ... Views: 1197
Are you experiencing fears to certain situations or objects that somehow lead you to attacks? Or experiencing out of place degree of fear to consequences of not carrying out specific routine? Or suffer from depression and complain panic attacks to some situations? Then you might be a candidate ... Views: 1196
How to Speak In Public: How to Get Over Fear of Public Speaking
If you are in front of a large group of people to deliver your first public speech it may be natural for you to experience your knees wobbling. This is natural especially if this is your first, and you will experience fear, ... Views: 1196
Self-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ... Views: 1194
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Too much on your plate?
Get Grounded, Come to Center
I'm old enough to remember a time when people usually answered "good" when you asked them the standard, "How are you doing?" These days the answer is commonly "busy."
In the last few weeks, while ... Views: 1194
Even an apparent small deed performed in the state of anger can change and destroy the whole course of life. In the fast-growing modern era, people are left with very little time to give to their personal relations including family. The children are left on their own to think, analyze and ... Views: 1194
Each person is different and unique, but in severe cases of agoraphobia, a person may become totally housebound, helpless and end up with depression.
Agoraphobia can range from mild to severe. It's one of the anxiety disorders. It's generally present with panic disorder, though on rare ... Views: 1193
Among the most common symptoms of stress, anxiety and panic attacks are tense muscles. Muscle relaxation techniques are a necessary component of any recovery solution for those who suffer from muscle tension. Massage therapy has the most scientific support of the several muscle relaxation ... Views: 1192
Anxiety disorders treatment offer real hope and optimism to patients who suffer from anxiety. Anxiety can certainly make it difficult to lead a normal life; however, effective treatments and therapies have been discovered which can help.
When approaching treatments for anxiety disorders it is ... Views: 1190
So many in-depth theories as well as hearsay over “who is a match to who.” Are two people better be friends or perhaps can this lead to deeper emotional attachment as lovers and be a subject of every brilliant Asian art? Do we really need to decide for long if one is a friend or a loved one?
We ... Views: 1190
Scientific research developed through time and different ways of fighting depression, apprehension and mental trauma have been developed and became available to humankind. Among the most interesting of these approaches is hypnotherapy for anxiety. This technique is one of the most popular and ... Views: 1189
Let's pinpoint some of the irrational thoughts that cross someones mind who experiences social anxiety disorder:
- Why am I so different than everyone else
- How will I gain peoples approval
- Why do people judge me negatively all the time
- How come everyone else seems so ... Views: 1189
Holidays are the best time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, gifts, food, family, and friends.
Or are they?
happy_holidays_wallpaper_by_darktrick17-d5mvmf2For some, holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Our schedule is filled with events and gatherings ... Views: 1189
An effective way to deal with stress is to prevent it altogether. People under stress will often avoid making decisions (for fear of making the wrong one) and procrastinate as a way of avoiding doing something that might be anxious. Below are a few simple ideas to help avoid stress.
Decision ... Views: 1188
The good news is that even the severest forms of depression are resolvable to the point where sufferers can lead enriched, productive and fulfilling lives. The key is getting through the darkest times. Just as the sun has been rising since the dawn of man, there is light at the end of the dark ... Views: 1188
If you are experiencing frequent or occasional panic attacks, you know the dilemma of suffering from this disabling condition. Of course it is best to seek professional help to manage your panic disorder but it will be very helpful if you know how to manage this disorder on your own. Here are ... Views: 1187
Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is characterized by overwhelming anxiousness and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Common symptoms are:
• Intense, persistent, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others
• And of doing things that will ... Views: 1187
The 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
At the core of anxiety – whether health anxiety, death anxiety, relationship anxiety, or generalized anxiety – is the need for safety. As I’ve been writing about in my last few posts, left to our own unguided minds, the ego will latch onto our stories to try to gain a foothold into the ... Views: 1186
Did you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this.
Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ... Views: 1185
Unhealthy levels of stress have become an unfortunate part of the modern life most people are living today. A desire to alleviate this stress has led many people to pursue ways to deal with it that are unhealthy. The reader, who is suffering from the effects of stress, may think that many of the ... Views: 1185
Suffering from a panic attack at work can be very upsetting. When you're at work, you might want to keep certain things private, but having a panic attack can ruin this for you.
The problem with panic attacks is that they can happen anywhere and at any time. NOTHING about panic attacks follows ... Views: 1185
The following case-study about healing anxiety demonstrates what can be achieved by practicing the simple self-help practice higher-consciousness healing as described in Tara’s book The Five-Minute Miracle. (Name and circumstances changed for anonymity)
It is a typical result and everybody ... Views: 1184
Does Anxiety Medication Actually Help With Anxiety: How To Fight Anxiety Attack
Frankly speaking, medications are not the best long term remedy for panic attack. Yes, they could alleviate the pain but it doesn't really cure the problem. We may call it as a matter of masking only. It is due to ... Views: 1184
Just how Are Anxiety Attacks And Depression Associated?
Anxiety attacks are when the entire body reacts towards stress. Generally the stress is something that happens to the individual that is experiencing the attack. A lot of times, the anxiety will be brought on by depression. Depression ... Views: 1184
Music bestows happiness
Vinod Anand
THERE is a difference between a house and a home. A house is just a structure, but, a home includes people who live there as a family and look after each other. It is also decorated according to the choice of the members of the family. Once you go out ... Views: 1184
Those that experience anxiety, fear, or panic while driving often report an inability to breathe normally. They may have a feeling of being unable to take a deep breath, as if they’re throat or chest were closing in. They may find themselves gasping and gulping for air or with fears of ... Views: 1184
Are you ashamed of revealing that you are suffering from social anxiety or experiencing traits of the disorder? Well, a certain amount of anxiety is natural for all humans. It is tagged as social anxiety disorder only after the level of social anxiety begins to affect your general well-being and ... Views: 1184
The many ads out there and selective researchers have always suggested that many of the drugs for depression work. However, it is depressing to learn that most chemical treatments for this malady hardly work. Well, some do work, but afterward depression sets in again. Your doctor probably told ... Views: 1184
When a woman hits 40, her life can be more stressful that it already is. Problems seem to surface and reach full magnitude. Issues pile on top of the other, threatening to bring a strong woman down on her knees. But changes in hormonal levels are not the only concerns women have to battle with. ... Views: 1183
Stage 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: 1183
A 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
The term "natural cures for depression and anxiety" and other associated disorders have to be taken with a pinch of salt. Why? Because the term "cure" is very strong. This is no reflection on natural treatments.
In fact, it's the same with drugs. You may feel better, perhaps back to your old ... Views: 1182
By Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
May 02, 2016
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Learn to manage the shattering heartbreak of when someone doesn't grok you – doesn't see you, hear you or understand you. ... Views: 1180
Anxiety disorder is not some kind of mental illness that people should overlook it. This mental disorder can be extreme annoying to deal with. There are many factors that can cause one to develop this mental disorder. Being frustrated of your life or living in a stressful life is one of the ... Views: 1180
At one time, or another, we all will experience anxiety. Believe it or not, the experience of anxiety is natural. However, anxiety levels that are in excess of the norms, may constitute a severe anxiety disorder.
Oftentimes, anxiety is linked to many conditions including post traumatic stress ... Views: 1180