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- Negative Reaction to Good News... How Can That Be? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Laurie MillerYou would think that when dealing with a medical crisis that good news about your health would alleviate stress and anxiety. Personally, I was very surprised that after the initial elation of good news, a "down" feeling set in. It was almost like the good news was too much. It seemed like an odd ...
Views: 1050 - Looking Back And Looking Forward: One Year Later After A Health Crisis - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Laurie MillerHow do you look back and look forward at the same time? When a serious diagnosis of illness or surgery hits you, you have to plan for treatment, support, doctor visits, time, and money. You are caught in a whirlwind of activity. Then you settle into the routine of treatment and deal with the ...
Views: 1367 - The Limited World of Illness: Why Coping Mechanisms Are Important - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Laurie MillerIn April 2012, I had surgery for a brain tumor. At first my efforts were focused on managing life, not necessarily living it. I thought maybe the reason I got sick was to give me a wake-up call to slow down and smell the roses. How, then, can life turn out to be even more complicated, scary, ...
Views: 1225 - How To Manage When A Health Crisis Hits! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Laurie MillerA brain tumor! Really? This was my thought last April 2012 when I was diagnosed with a 3 centimeter tumor in the left occipital region of my brain. What happened to simple illnesses like a cold, or if that wasn't getting my attention how about a less life threatening illness? Of course ...
Views: 1424 - Lazy You... Procrastinating During the Holidays? It might not be laziness! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Laurie MillerYou have a ton of things to do to get ready for the holidays. Yet you put things off. You find yourself reading, watching TV and playing games on the computer. Then the stress builds, you start the negative self talk. "I should be accomplishing more. What am I going to do if I don't get it ...
Views: 1299 - When Anxiety Has A Life Of Its Own - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Laurie MillerAccording to the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million people a year. The numbers are staggering especially for women who suffer from anxiety and stress almost twice as much as men. More and more children and seniors are also struggling with ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Got Cigarettes? Hypnosis To The Rescue! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Laurie MillerWithin 24 hours of your last cigarette your chances of a heart attack decreases. Within 72 hours your bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier and your lung capacity increases. Soon after, in the next two weeks to two months your circulation improves so that walking and exercising becomes ...
Views: 1302 - Got Insomnia? Hypnosis To The Rescue! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Laurie MillerThere are an array of sleep problems people suffer from, including issues with falling asleep, waking in the middle of the night (sometimes 2 or 3 times), sleeping too lightly and the inability to go back to sleep. Each problem can have serious consequences to one's health. The result of poor ...
Views: 1112 - A Recipe for Success - Use Hypnosis To Gain Control Over Your Weight - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Laurie MillerHypnosis is a relaxation method that allows YOU to access your amazing subconscious mind where you can more effectively achieve goals. You create the outcome you intend by changing your mind set and bypassing or eliminating blocks. The following is your recipe for successful weight loss. 1 ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Got Stress And Burnout At Work? Hypnotherapy To The Rescue! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Laurie MillerModern day hypnotherapists are mad. They are steamed at the old stereotype of the evil hypnotist swinging the pocket watch and murmuring "You are getting sleepy, sleepy, sleepy". Hypnotists have long been associated with the occult or entertainment hypnosis. It is not uncommon for new clients ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - The Power Of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Laurie MillerHypnosis is a natural state of mind (not a state of sleep) that can produce extraordinary levels of relaxation of body, mind, and emotions. The principles and theories upon which hypnotherapy are based are accessing and utilizing the power of one's inner resources. Hypnosis can transcend the ...
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