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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: 1829
“I can't get enough sleep,” James told me. “I had some medication, but it doesn't seem to work anymore.”
It's a common problem. About 30% of the U.S. population reports having trouble sleeping in a given year. About 12% of those turn to pills, and fill about 60 million prescriptions ... Views: 1739
Most of us are so used to living with stress that we aren't even aware that it's there. Here's a quick way to eradicate stress in two minutes or less. You can perform this procedure, called EFT, any time and anywhere.I enjoy doing it while stopped at a red light. It is safe and good for your ... Views: 2320
Diets don't work. Hating your body doesn't work.
Most people don't realize that prolonged "dieting" can contribute to a higher ratio of fat to muscle in your body. But what is the alternative to dieting? Simply letting the old pattern rule? No! There is a peaceful way to work in harmony ... Views: 2287
Clonazepam (promoted under the trademarked name Klonopin in the U.S.) is a prescription drug sanctioned for use in controlling seizure disorders in adults and children of all ages plus panic disorders in adults. It is also used “off-label”as a remedy for sleeplessness, alcohol withdrawal, ... Views: 1268
Are you a Glossophobic?
If you don’t know what that means, ask yourself if you would prefer to walk on hot coals instead of speak to a group?
Many surveys have revealed that above the fear of death and disease is the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Millions of people are terrified of the ... Views: 2869
A prevalent anxiety symptom is dizziness and feeling light-headed. By exploring the link between anxiety and dizziness, we will embark on a search for answers.
Which came first, the anxiety or the dizziness?
Anxiety, and dizziness; does one cause the other? Ailments of the inner ear are ... Views: 1875
Social anxiety, also known as "social phobia", is one of the most common forms of psychological disorder. However, unlike other common mental issues, the onset of the disorder is almost always during the period of adolescence or childhood. Also, social phobia is usually hard to detect with ... Views: 1084
There is probably no worse feeling in the world than when that first wave of panic starts to take over your body. Suddenly, you don't recognize who you are or what you're doing. Everything is racing at a hundred miles per hour. It's a runaway train that you have no way of stopping.
Have I ... Views: 768
No Man's Land
In tennis, there is an area of the court called "no man's land," located within the two feet in front of the baseline. This is the worst place to stand if you want to be able to return the ball. However, new players don't know this and naturally tend to stand there. Instead of ... Views: 1364
You have choices when it comes to treating your anxiety. You can choose to take a medication from the local pharmacy, which can be at times dangerous, or you can try a natural remedy. Many natural remedies for anxiety work well for a lot of people, and they have a more natural of an effect on ... Views: 2071
IS YOUR MIND ALWAYS IN CONFLICT?
(Vinod Anand)
Are YOU always ready to lash out at an opposing view or hold another person responsible for your problems? The solution to calming your mind lies in taking your enemies out to lunch, at least once in a lifetime
History has taught us that ... Views: 1375
IS YOUR MIND ALWAYS IN CONFLICT?
(Vinod Anand)
Are YOU always ready to lash out at an opposing view or hold another person responsible for your problems? The solution to calming your mind lies in taking your enemies out to lunch, at least once in a lifetime
History has taught us that ... Views: 1199
Having anxiety can many times also mean being angry, annoyed and can make you think that the entire world is basically out to get you. So when you see someone doing wrong by you, is that just your perception of what is real?
It's really easy to get caught up in a negative method of thinking ... Views: 1398
Do you feel like you can’t escape the stress from work, or from your social obligations? Do they sneak up on you, even as you’re trying to have a few relaxing moments to yourself after a long day, or during a weekend that you’ve purposely left open for some well-deserved “me-time”? It might be ... Views: 1325
“HU is woven into the language of life. It is the Sound of all sounds. It is the wind in the leaves, falling rain, thunder of jets, singing of birds, the awful rumble of a tornado… . Its sound is heard in laughter, weeping, the din of city traffic, ocean waves, and the quiet rippling of a ... Views: 1527
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It's Just a Shoe! - by Kate Bares-Johnson, Founder: The Center for Well Being of Austin, Tx
Are you one of those people who feels a bit anxious when things get really, reaaaaaallly good? Do you habitually cover your proverbial head, waiting for the other shoe to drop? Ugh. Don't you just hate that? It's one thing to be awake and aware that the unexpected does and will occur, but to go ... Views: 1147
Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D.
Timmy is an 8-year-old in the 3rd grade. He has always been known to be a shy, nervous kid who prefers to keep to himself and wait for others to approach him. He favors routine, and becomes anxious to change or when he is in a new, unfamiliar situation. When Timmy is in ... Views: 2640
I was scheduled to fly to Dublin, Ireland a few weeks ago for a speaking engagement and when I got to the airport I realized I’d forgotten my passport at home. I felt mortified and embarrassed – and then angry when I realized I wouldn’t be able to get on my flight. After a few hours of stress ... Views: 1561
The root of the plant Nardostachys or Spikenard resemble the tangled hair of an ascetic in India, hence the plant is named Jatamansi. The root and rhizome are used. It is used in India as an anti-epileptic, hypotensive, analgesic, and antiemetic, antispasmodic, diuretic, anti anxiety herb and ... Views: 3834
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: 1809
Have you ever been in a roomful of people who appear to be enjoying themselves and wondered why you aren’t. Everyone else seems relaxed and happy, but you feel uncomfortable and out of sorts. You can’t imagine connecting with anybody and you start to wonder what’s wrong with you. Maybe you tough ... Views: 1228
JUPITER/PLUTO NEWSFLASH: Mother Nature’s Bitter Medicine and the Deeper Game Plan Behind It All
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“If there is something in nature you don't ... Views: 960
Through the writing my book, I have found the strength and hope to come back from a very dark place. My greatest wish would be to impart that message to others. We can all achieve that. There is a place deep inside of us that remains untapped, unless you reach your lowest point, and allow the ... Views: 1254
Panic anxiety disorder is really a psychological problem that out of the blue erupts regarding 10 minutes which last to have an hr, generally induced by simply just about any nerve-racking toys; the main reason in the invasion might not be evident.
Alternatively, this issue issue in worry ... Views: 640
It is normal to be anxious but there are cases that anxiety can be very disabling and can prevent you from doing activities that you normally do. When you are experiencing anxiety to the point that you find it hard to function normally on your everyday life, you might be suffering from anxiety ... Views: 956
Social anxiety can be part of anybody’s life. But, when it becomes so disruptive and distressing then there is a need for treatment or serious medical attention. Read further to learn more about social anxiety.
Social anxiety is actually the fear of being judged or humiliated by the public. ... Views: 1037
Approximately 8 out of 10 people in this planet have some sort of faith, religion, or belief in some kind of divine force, and/or supreme being(s). There are numerous religions, spiritual authorities, scriptures and interpretations of the divine and all of them seem to possess the power to ... Views: 1315
You’re sitting in a crowded restaurant for a work party. You know some of these people, but that doesn’t matter. Feeling your sweaty palms and shaky limbs, you start to think of the questions always plaguing your thoughts in every social situation.
What will they think of me? What if I do ... Views: 2140
Around this time of year, people start preparing to think about their holidays. For many, it is a time of excitement and anticipation whether it is watching their children’s faces light up after they get their gifts, or it is a chance to visit with Aunt Mary or Grandpa Joe, who they haven’t ... Views: 1871
Over the years, I have seen people coming in to see me with all kinds of issues and concerns. Not long ago, I saw a few clients coming in with a different kind of complaint. They were not so concerned about themselves, but were worried about a dear friend or family member going through a ... Views: 1512
Does anybody want to eliminate fear now? Tom Brokaw, at the end of one of the Democratic National Conventions, made this comment: Anxiety is the issue of the age.
Anxiety is the issue of the age. There are a whole lot of people who would agree with that, especially these days. We’re in a ... Views: 1259
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I really need to let this go…” and yet continued to hold onto the mind chatter. Perhaps continuing to complain, blame, or possibly wonder what to do about a situation that happened sometime in the past. By acting in this manner, you are preventing yourself ... Views: 2711
The Befusselbug casts an enormous shadow when she scurries through your mind interjecting worrisome thoughts about the future. Befusselbug is hard to catch and if you chase after her, she’ll lead you through a jungle of endless conjecture, causing sleepless nights and wrinkles, and ruining the ... Views: 1580
When life is tough is when your opportunity for growth is the greatest. If you were to help a caterpillar during his struggle in the cocoon, he would never have the strength to develop into a beautiful butterfly. When a fish spends its life in a tank, being fed regularly, it doesn’t grow as ... Views: 1492
Life is hard at times. Everyone experiences emotional pain over the course of their entire life.
Our pain comes from various crisis. A crisis may be “situational” and “maturational" or "developmental." Situational crsis refers to a sudden, accidental, frightening, and often catastrophic ... Views: 2278
Living Calmness
In Seishindo we believe.....
Each person is very much like a snowflake.
Unique,
Never to be duplicated,
And with a life that’s over all too quickly.
One of our key tasks in life is learning how to appreciate our uniqueness rather than comparing our self to others, ... Views: 1696
As this article is being written, I, the writer, am having a hard time swallowing, my palms are slightly sweaty and I feel tension in some of my muscles. The reason for the odd symptoms, is this author, along with 18% of Americans, is affected by an anxiety disorder. There are several different ... Views: 1564
If 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: 2558
LONELY LIFE
(Vinod Anand)
India, along with China and Brazil, has recorded the fastest growth of single-person households. Purvaja Sawant asks Eric Klinenberg, the author of ‘Going Solo: The
Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone”, why urban dwellers the world over are ... Views: 1300
Suffering from panic attacks is a serious issue and trying to find a panic attack cure is quite understandable for anyone who is suffering from them. If you look online you can see thousands of different people offering a quick solution almost everywhere. It may all depend on how long you've ... Views: 908
Your boss, “would like to talk to you for a minute”. Your spouse isn’t talking to you at all. It’s 5am and you’re not looking forward to your stressful day. How do you know you’re stressed? You feel slightly queasy, a little hot or cold, your shoulders tense up, maybe your intestines feel weak. ... Views: 1146
I’ve just returned home after another session with my Psychiatrist, today has really not gone well. I was asked to visit a place that had so many bad memories for me. Dealing with the sexual side of my rehabilitation is a killer. I know that I need this psychotherapeutic treatment, because I am ... Views: 1645
Individuals with eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder frequently suffer as much from loss of self-concept as much as they do from the more obvious symptoms of their disorders. This is only one way in which these disorders are similar, but one that can easily be overlooked by ... Views: 2859
We humans love our spooky stories. Like moths to the flame, we can’t resist the spine-tingling scariness of a good legend, myth or bugaboo. When you were a child, were you afraid of creatures that might be hiding under your bed? Or in the closet? Did your parents always have to leave the ... Views: 1416
Life should be enjoyable and happy; however, when your life begins to feel unhappy and out of control, you can turn things around with a few simple hints that will help you to take control again and reduce stress and anxiety.
• CHANGING YOUR DIET
If your diet has too much red meat in it, ... Views: 1549
If you only read self-help books and articles by many pop-psychologists, you would likely believe that changing how you think, feel, and behave is a relatively easy process once you decide to do so. Many people write in such a way that leads you to believe it should be as easy as deciding to ... Views: 1432
During my training to be a sexologist, I was confused by the differences between PE, DE, and ED. They are, namely, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and erectile dysfunction or disorder, respectively. Later, I realised it was just as confusing for the men who have sexual concerns. ... Views: 858
We must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ... Views: 1329
If your upbringing was anything like mine, you probably grew up in a family where strong feelings weren’t too well-tolerated. I was told to ‘rise above’ when I was unhappy, and to ‘simmer down’ when I was having too much fun. I came to learn that in the vast continuum of emotional experience ... Views: 1140