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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- So, What’s Your Problem? Here’s How to Make the Most Of It - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Barbara ZagataIf you have a problem, any problem at all, you need a solution and a solution is the answer to your problem, right? To find the answer to anything, you have to do what? You have to ask the (___?___). The more glaring the problem, the more impactful the insight/answer to the question can be. The ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Meditation & Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Debra HardingMeditation and Thinking Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s. Meditation is a form of self ...
Views: 2112 - All Natural Herbs for the Treatment of Anxiety - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Tess ThompsonAnxiety attacks can be debilitating and all-consuming for many of those who suffer from them. Whether you are affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or one of the many other forms of the disorder, you may have investigated the option of using ...
Views: 1124 - The Four Not-Good-for-Anyone Effects of Worry - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people were taught that to shower the people you love with love, you shower them with worry -- to show them you care. And I do think that many of us will admit to worrying about our loved ones at one time or another. Then there are those who habitually worry about others, and themselves, as ...
Views: 781 - How to Get Through the Recession with Less Depression - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecession Depression Quiz Does your stomach churn when you read the latest news? Did you have trouble sleeping last night? Are you obsessively checking your news sources throughout the day? Are you angrier or more fearful than normal? * If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you ...
Views: 904 - ***Solution Focused Therapy - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change. A ...
Views: 1413 - ***How to Deal Effectively With Anxiety - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Garrett CoanEvery human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part of life. All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern. We feel nervous when we have to give a speech, go for a job interview, or walk into our boss's office for the annual performance appraisal. We know it's ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - You Call This Normal? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week an old friend of mine and I spoke on the phone. I asked her how she was doing and her response was this: "Well, I am still totally stressed out and get those headaches and am running around a mile a minute, so I feel completely drained. You know, the normal stuff." I paused and ...
Views: 1010 - Discover Help for Panic Attacks Through Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Shayn CutinoDo any of the following situations sound familiar? You are driving in congested traffic and have to come to a sudden stop as a careless driver cuts right in front of you. All of a sudden, you are finding it difficult to breathe and you feel trapped in your own car. You are engaged in a ...Do ...
Views: 2059 - How Anxiety Can Be Perceived as Illness and How That Shapes Your Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenYou may have been told repeatedly that you have an anxiety disorder by medics, psychologists or other medical professionals, but do you believe this to be absolutely true? It's easy to say that you have anxiety but believing it wholeheartedly is another matter altogether! Beliefs are a ...
Views: 4117(2 votes) - *** Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Fear: A 4-Step Process - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen.” - Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby Underneath any unwanted self-sabotaging pattern of behavior is fear. These undesirable experiences can include career self-sabotage, any form of addiction, workaholic or ...
Views: 3003 - Natural Treatments for Anxiety Attacks and Disorders: Herbs to Help Find Anxiety Relief - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tess ThompsonIf you find yourself worrying uncontrollably about everyday tasks or if you are constantly and excessively anxious about issues like family health, finances or your job, you may be suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. While everybody experiences anxiety occasionally, people who suffer ...
Views: 1163 - All Natural Herbs for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Tess ThompsonAnxiety attacks can be debilitating and all-consuming for many of those who suffer from them. Whether you are affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or one of the many other forms of the disorder, you may have investigated the option of using ...
Views: 1077 - Depression and Job Loss - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDepression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are very similar and in some ways interconnected. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. A true clinical description is a mood ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Finding Your Life Purpose Mindfully - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from sherry gabaThe process of beginning the journey to finding your life purpose and discovering what it is you truly want can be found in those still moments when your intuition speaks to you telling you exactly what you need to know. Through mindfulness or “being awake in the here and now” epiphanies appear ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - We Are All Afraid - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Stacy RenzEveryone is afraid. This is what I’ve learned after years of living with my own fears and working as a yoga therapist and teacher with people from all walks of life. One of my deepest fears has been not being respected by those closest to me. There was a time when I thought my mother could ...
Views: 1237 - *** How to Discover True Nature vs. Conditioned Nurture - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe most empowering question anyone can ask of a child, or even an adult, is "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" A child will respond with wide-eyed wonderment and enthusiasm while the adult will often respond with a woeful look of that was then, this is now retort. "He who trims ...
Views: 1451 - Surviving the Stress of Unemployment - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Sara DenningYou just lost your job. Your reactions are a mixed bag: “Oh no, oh great – oh my God!” You are now feeling the effects of loss of employment. Perhaps you felt a strong reaction to the news or possibly you went numb. The question on your mind is “Now what?” That is a question that can be ...
Views: 1256(3 votes) - Have You Ever Felt the Effects of Communication Anxiety? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever dealt with communication anxiety? You know, that discomfort when you feel all tongue-tied because you don’t know what to say in a given situation. It shows up differently for each person. Some feel embarrassed, some feel hot under the collar, some say it feels like they are ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: What Dads Might Experience - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhether you’re a new dad or a dad-to-be, you probably already realize something about fatherhood: it’s the highest of the highs—and the lowest of the lows. You’re on an emotional roller coaster unlike any you’ll ever experience. One moment, you’re beaming, the proud dad of a beautiful newborn. ...
Views: 7367(1 vote) - ** Top 3 Creative Sinkholes - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIn my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person. There are various nuances and sub-categories within the top three but for the sake of brevity I've sorted the big energy ...In ...
Views: 1536 - Managing Your Persistent Fears, Depression, and Anxieties - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Stanley PopovichEverybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you ...
Views: 1076 - Need Relief from Anxiety? Here are 3 Great Tips - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Matthew WaltersIf you haven’t noticed by watching TV or listening to the radio, there is a lot going on in the world to make you anxious. It’s a crazy world we’re living in. It seems everyone is telling you to panic because the world is falling apart. This is a great way to get ratings but not very helpful ...
Views: 744 - *** Are Power-sites Sucking Your Life Energy? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer You have the power to shape your future the way you want it to unfold. You are a magnificent and magically powerful being. You are blessed with the gift to create all that you desire to experience in ...
Views: 1676 - Panic Attacks and Anxiety Healing: Let's Talk Neuroplasticity - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Bill WhiteThe brain performs countless miracles every second of each and every day. I’d like to discuss one such miracle that brings so much hope for those suffering from mental and emotional disorders. It’s an amazing compensatory process of the brain known as neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is all ...
Views: 9645(2 votes) - The Cure for Economic Uncertainty, Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Patrick WanisIt is well understood that loss of jobs, houses, income and general uncertainty are creating massive worry and anxiety, triggering mental & emotional illness, shattering families, relationships and people’s self-esteem, self-confidence & self-image. As mentioned in last week’s success letter, ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Use Thought Stopping to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Michael MillerThought stopping is a simple technique to deal with unwanted thoughts and worries. When you have such a thought, tell yourself, in your mind, “STOP,” in a forceful way. Many find it helpful to also picture a red light or a Stop Sign at the same time. You can repeat this as much as necessary ...
Views: 1998 - Top Tips for Tough Times - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Patrick WanisLet’s talk about the top tips to thrive and succeed during tough times Face your fears and finances Sit down and be clear about your current situation. This is step one: you must know from where you start because it’s easier to solve the problem when you know exactly what it is, and from there ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Overcome Depression, Anxiety and Memory Loss - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesDepression, anxiety, panic, obsessions, addiction and memory loss are problems faced by an increasing number of people. Friends, family and sadly, even doctors, often tell you that self-discipline, “getting over it,” or long-term psychotherapy are the ways to kick these mind-states. They will ...
Views: 9091(1 vote) - *** How to Slay the Fear Monger Through Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteFear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows. I have a client who came to me and said that she felt like she was stuck in a ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Fear No More - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Kristen BakerYour body is trembling, your heart is racing, and sweat is rolling down your brow. Trying to take that first step in the world of the unknown. The what if thinking scenario has you spiraling with the ever so unpleasant sensations, will they ever stop? After 9/11, you became housebound, ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - Panic Attacks & Cerebellar-Vestibular Dysfunciton (Huh?) - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteThis may surprise you; however, pivotal to any discussion of the biology of panic attacks is the inner ear; home of our ability to hear and, for the purposes of this particular chat, our balance and equilibrium headquarters. No doubt, this consideration doesn’t get as much press as other ...
Views: 2967(1 vote) - 3 Prong Fear Attack: Keeping it in Perspective: Swine Flu, Terrorism & Economic Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from James LeGrandAlmost every news story over the last several days has to do with a potential pandemic, terrorism, or if there will be an economic recovery. These stories play on your fears of illness, death, and bankruptcy. While all 3 can, and do, happen everyday, it is important to keep your fears in check ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Excuse Me! I Need to Go Fork Myself - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Regina MurphyYou may not think that it is an easy transition from suffering and wallowing in your negative emotions to being at peace with positive feelings but if you could see what I see and knew what I know you would reach for your fork whenever you get upset. Tuning forks can assist in releasing the ...
Views: 2386 - Anxiety Rescue: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Kathryn Tristan“My heart’s pounding. I feel like I’m going crazy. I just know that if I run out of here, I’ll feel humiliated in front of all these people. But I have to get out of here now!” For millions of Americans (about 1 in 6 of us), anxiety or panic attacks can be physically and emotionally ...
Views: 1036 - TRAPPED BETWEEN AN ANXIETY ROCK WHEN YOU SAY “YES” AND A GUILTY HARD PLACE WHEN YOU SAY “NO”? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dr. Jane BoltonA few months ago, I received an email with a quotation from The Invitation, by visionary author, Oriah Mountain Dreamer: “It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. . . .I want to know if you can ...
Views: 2247 - 7 Tips to Break Free from Fear & Promote Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Kay ProudfootWith the ever-increasing pace of life and the demands placed upon us, we are experiencing more and more prolonged periods of stress, which can lead to burn out and more serious illnesses if not dealt with. Fear/anxiety related illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic fatigue, ...
Views: 4474(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Finding Humor in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Allen KleinThe economy is on its wildest ride in decades. The line waiting for a government bail-out is almost as long as the line waiting to check-out in stores this holiday shopping season. And, you’re simply at wits end in trying to deal with it all! Fear not - there's humor to be found amidst all of ...
Views: 1869(4 votes) - May is National Mental Health Awareness Month - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Karen MurankoAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States and probably the world. It affects millions of men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Anxiety disorders cost more than $42 billion a year, almost one-third of the country's $148 billion ...
Views: 1563 - What Should You Do When You Feel Down? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiA couple of days ago, I got a phone call from my cousin asking me an interesting question: “What to do when you feel down?” “I’ve been feeling blue for many days,” he said, with no particular reason to feel that way. “Do you believe I am getting depressed?” was his question. “Nobody can tell ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Why Can't You Get A Good Nights Sleep? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondInsomnia Jeopardizes Merdith's Job The future of Meredith’s business depended on one simple thing. Getting a good night’s sleep. If she wasn’t on the ball, she would lose the marketing contract for a prestigious corporate firm. There was no way Meredith was going to let that happen. She ...
Views: 1624 - How to Dialogue with Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dr. Jane BoltonWhat is “dialoguing” with my Inner Child? Dialoguing is talking with your Inner Child, caring for her/him non-verbally. The word dialogue implies a back and forth exchange between the two of you, rather than just “talking” which could be understood as a one-way communication. When do I do ...
Views: 3891(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Overcome Confusion & Anxiety Now - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Tia SinghThere are days when everything seems perfect. When life seems to be flowing smoothly you get a new client, make a big sale, your boss loves you, people rave about you, your partner is happy and loving, the kids are being angels, and progress is effortless. And then there are the days mired in ...
Views: 6446 - How to Survive Anxiety Over Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lee BowersIn my roughly 25 years of private psychotherapy practice, I’ve never seen people as anxious and worried about finances as they are today. Certainly it is not without reason. Most people have seen their retirement savings dwindle. Unemployment is at a several - decade high, and of course the ...
Views: 3289 - Warped Thinking: Anxiety's Fuel - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Bill WhiteIn my panic disorder recovery days, when it came to intrapersonal issues most everything in my mind revolved around my disorder, the warped way in which I viewed myself, and my entrapment in a disorder-tainted world. Now, it’s really important to understand that if you’re in the midst of a ...
Views: 2956 - *** Stuck? You May Be Alice in Wonderland - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more. These authors delivered powerful life affirming messages to us as ...
Views: 1862 - Troubled Times? Why It’s Important to Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe have all experienced troubled times in our lives, as if there was a black cloud hovering over our days. Each day you get up thinking, "Perhaps today will be better" The only real way it will be different is by shifting the mind-sets around the challenging times. If all you choose to ...
Views: 4240 - This is Your Brain on Fear - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Kathy WilsonThis article is excerpted from the brand new online workshop for my book, An Inner Journey: Living Your Life Purpose. Enjoy! This Is Your Brain on Fear There is a part of your brain that exists solely for your physical survival. It's called the "reptilian" brain because it's been with us for ...
Views: 6392(2 votes) - Panic Attacks and the Amygdala: Biological Answers - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Bill WhiteI’ll tell you right up front, this article in a “longie.” But if you hang in there a read it all, I’ll guarantee you’ll learn tons of stuff about why panic attacks occur. And, of course, with that information in your back pocket you can also learn how to make them go away. In my opinion, the ...
Views: 1139 - Avoiding and Handling Dissapointments - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Isabel KirkTry to assess people fairly and look inside yourself to find out where your expectations and disappointments really come from. All of us get disappointed sometimes, but if it happens very often or if it hurts too much it might become a problem. What we don’t realize is that our expectations ...
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