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Brainwave Entrainment (BWE) is an alternative healing method that can be used to safely overcome depression and stop anxiety, without the use of drugs or more expensive therapies. People say BWE is safe and easy to use and you can expect good results in about 2 to 3 months if used ... Views: 1358
If you're discontented in a relationship or go from one to another or even remain unhappily alone, you may be caught in a worsening cycle of abandonment.
People tend to think of abandonment as something physical, like neglect. Loss of physical closeness due to death, divorce, and illness is ... Views: 1715
Breakups can be severely painful. Love stimulates such powerful and pleasurable neuro-chemicals that rejection can feel like withdrawal from a drug. It can compel us to engage in obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior, even in animals. Rejection and breakups are especially hard for ... Views: 1673
Aloha!
It has been just over a year now since the wake of Robin Williams's suicide resulted in a variety of questions and open forums for exploring & sharing information on the subjects of mental health & well-being, especially depression. I thought it a potent time to re-share the following ... Views: 1235
Self Acceptance is a major part of self-esteem and is a great place to start to improve self-esteem. Self acceptance is made of two parts. The first part is the acceptance of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sometimes we can become very embarrassed about how we have acted or felt in the ... Views: 1813
School culture is to a large extent affected by bullying of children and this is appearing to be a very serious issue nowadays. Bullying not only involves making someone physically hurt but it also includes the acts that can lead a child to go emotionally imbalance due to gruesome verbal acts. ... Views: 936
Have you ever heard a story so powerful that it reverberated loudly through your interior landscape? Or it stopped you cold in your tracks and made you think – hard – about your life? I did in 1994, and it’s still with me today.
For weeks and weeks after attending a professional conference ... Views: 10673
About the article
In this short article I want to talk about depression and the role it might play in anxiety. Maybe you are beginning to experience excessive anxiety and can’t quite put your and on what might have caused it.
What I intend to cover in this article is first a look at ... Views: 884
You'd be surprised how many people around you are clinically depressed. During my career as a Medical Exercise Specialist, I've trained many people who suffered from depression. My hunch is you probably know someone right now who is struggling with depression.
The Good News
Duke ... Views: 3889
The article “Hypnosis in Treating Symptoms of Major Depression” by Michael Yapko was recently republished in the Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis after having appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. The article outlines some of the current treatments ... Views: 3267
Many people assume that if they can manage to lose a decent amount of weight, they will automatically feel a lot happier and will be more content. However as many people have discovered for themselves over the years, it doesn't always work out this way. In some instances you can still feel ... Views: 2042
Many people are familiar with postpartum depression in women but postpartum depression in men is hardly ever talked about. A new baby is a wonderful blessing but the demands of parenthood are very stressful and can be overwhelming to both parents. Mothers and fathers share many of the same ... Views: 1236
Occasionally we make the mistake of believing in stereotypes simply due to the fact legends, books, movies, television and other forms of media tell us that they’re true. Santa Claus is a perfect example.
The Victorian-age poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” tells us (little kids, in specific) ... Views: 1385
Since the federal legalization of industrial hemp for business purposes, CBD products such as CBD oil have grown exponentially in popularity. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. While CBD can be found in marijuana, it is a non-intoxicating compound and should ... Views: 780
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: 1814
Selecting the right time to make a change through CBT Counseling will help you to follow through with the decision once it has been made. There are three things to consider here; your general life circumstances, the balance between the pros and cons of making the change, and where you place the ... Views: 1667
Have you ever met a person suffering from extreme depression? For most of the depression-caused people, the choice for treatment may possibly be revolved around antidepressants or psychotherapy. Although a large number of people live their lives on the effectiveness of anti-depressants but still ... Views: 916
Cell Phones
George Grant | September 7, 2016 | Blogs | No Comments
We love our smartphones, but it turns out there are dangers associated with using cell phones.
Thousands of studies link cell phone radiation to a long list of serious illnesses including cancer. Cell phone radiation exposure ... Views: 1528
Changes Starts Within: The Art of Self- Hypnosis
By
Daniel Scott Rose
www.advancedcarehypnosis.com
The thought of this write- up is to inspire you to seize an achievement on building the life you wish for and to present some essential way on how to make it possible. If you're not at ... Views: 2611
I can't quite remember where I heard it first but it has fascinated me for a long time. The quote went " You know you are getting old when you look in the mirror one day and find your parent looking at you". As time marches on, this gem becomes more and more relevant but looks are not the only ... Views: 1260
Chiropractic care can successfully treat many disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Chiropractic relies on the natural recuperative powers of the body and helps reduce pain and improve mobility.
Chiropractic care is a unique healthcare approach that uses a hands-on techniques ... Views: 1853
Christmas and depression
Christmas is a time of the year, when depression is likely to occur. Some authorities report that the rate of suicide is highest around this time of the year. So why would this be, when Christmas is supposed to be such a wonderful time? When we gain an ... Views: 1661
There is a flip side to the much advertised holiday joy, optimism, hope, generosity, peace on earth and good will to all. For some there is a dark side present known as the holiday blues. It can be filled with self criticism, loneliness, self doubt, stress, anxiety and pessimism.
The images of ... Views: 1185
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: 1807
When first diagnosed with clinical depression in 1986, I did not want to talk to anyone, and I do mean anyone, about my emotional issues. That included my wife, parents, relatives, and friends After I was told that I should go to a therapist for treatment I didn't want to do that either. I ... Views: 2381
If you suffer from clinical depression, have you ever thought about the effects on your pocketbook? By way of introduction, my name is Dave Kanofsky and I had suffered from the adult symptoms of clinical depression for thirty-five years. In 2007, thanks to a combination of the right medication ... Views: 1257
December is upon us and for those of you who live in the United States and Europe; it is a season of darkness. To compound the bleakness, if you live on the East Coast, you have recently experienced Storm Sandy and might have been without power. There are also other forms of darkness; you might ... Views: 1063
For someone who has suffered from and struggled with severe depression, I know what it is like to be in a state of utter darkness. Allow me to take you on a quick trip through one of my depressive timeline. Four years ago, I suffered a miscarriage. Sadly, this is something a lot of women ... Views: 1440
A romance gone wrong, a death of a loved one, a disappointment in your endeavours are just a few of the reasons why we become sad. Sadness and grief are normal. It’s just how the body reacts and cope to some of life’s stressors. Typically, most people will heal and then revert back to their ... Views: 1705
Major depression is a serious disorder that can cause individuals to experience a wide variety of different symptoms, some of which can become so severe that it is often hard for individuals with this type of depression to carry on with their normal routine responsibilities and activities. In ... Views: 776
In modern society, teenagers are faced with many challenges which oftentimes can be difficult to overcome. Academic pressures, social pressures, acne and other problems can pile up and can become exacerbated by the hormonal changes taking place during adolescence. Oftentimes, these pressures can ... Views: 1799
"It'll be okay; it's for the best." "Time heals all wounds." "I told you he was no good for you." "Keep your chin up--just keep moving forward." "Forgive and forget." If you've ever gone through a rough time in your life, you've no doubt heard some of those statements before. Well-meaning, ... Views: 2139
The strongest, most courageous, most enlightened people succumb to it.
Coaches do it.
Happy people still do it.
Masters of manifestation slip up occasionally.
What is the habit that we can't seem to kick?
Complaining.
No matter where we are on our path to glory, when we feel ... Views: 1402
Despite a rather exhaustive search of the literature and Internet, there is a scarcity of information comparing Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator (CES) devices to one another in terms of mechanism of action or efficacy. While Cranial Electrotherapy devices may have markedly different waveforms, ... Views: 7558
Some people thrive upon adrenalin, whilst others do not. Some people love the hustle and bustle of city living and find that to be calming to their temperament. Others find the busy streets anything but calming to their soul. One person can relax and unwind in an open countryside, whilst ... Views: 1363
The primary reason for the boost of social problems is the tension Skilled by the individuals by the everyday issues they are facing. Because of tension there is going to be loss inside relationships and distressed families. Whilst considering these families the children from those families are ... Views: 1346
Men are not like ladies. Yes, I know that this is stunning news.
Alert the media!
It is accurate though; males are distinct from women in more ways than 1 would normally think. Because of their differences they're much more vulnerable to some severe negative effects of depression. ... Views: 554
Daisy, a 16 year old high school student, was referred to me by her school. According to her school counselor, Daisy was hospitalized recently for suicidal ideation and needed to be seen for her depression. When Daisy walked into my office, the first thing I noticed was all of her piercing. She ... Views: 1741
Abusers are long known for victim-blaming, because they never want to take responsibility. More recently a research psychologist Jennifer Joy Freyd gave this a name: DARVO, which stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.
This is more than either “playing the victim” or ... Views: 566
Keeping up with this quick pace of this contemporary world is so quite task. You wish to figure long hours, attend parties, offer time to your family and take care of your youngsters so on the list goes. Doing these daily chores of life, one becomes susceptible to depressive disorders. One ... Views: 945
All of us want to be successful. All of us have big dreams. We all try very hard to achieve them. But on our way to achieving those dreams, if we face a failure, we just break down totally. Sometimes we don't even feel like trying the same job again just because of the failure we faced in the ... Views: 15901
We can never escape death. It is inevitable and yet when a loved one or a close friend died we suffered a great range of emotions. We desperately try to avoid the hurt, the pain, anxiety and feelings of helplessness we feel when we lost a loved one. Then we feel like life has gone back to ... Views: 2303
Dear Dr. Romance:
I don't want to be here anymore. Be here on this earth that is, be here in this ole' body of mine. Perhaps you can help. I think I'm simply looking for some inspiration. Also, when I think about no longer being "alive"... I am comforted. This feeling of calm comes over ... Views: 1017
Dear Dr. Romance:
I feel like I am going crazy I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore, I don't have enough money for anything, I don''t have anyone that I can trust to watch my kids, because they are going through some seperation anxiety because I am the one that takes care of them day in and ... Views: 1706
Dear Dr. Romance:
is it normal to like the feeling of glass cutting your skin?I like the feeling of getting cut.......this isnt good is it?... Dear Reader:
You're right --it's not good. What it means is that you are emotionally numb, and looking for sensation to feel alive. The ... Views: 848
Dear Dr. Romance:
What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and I'm still awake. I'm 29, single (I don't mind), I go to school, an ok job, pets. I'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. So many things I really want to do. I get into it then I don't ... Views: 2134
Dear Dr. Romance:
What is wrong with me? Angry, sad, blah? It's 5 am and i'm still awake. i'm 29, single (i don't mind), i go to school, an ok job, pets. i'm not starving, as long at there's a roof over my head i'm good to go. so many things i really want to do. i get into it then i don't ... Views: 1104
Understanding the definition of stress and overcoming anxiety
attack symptoms.
Stress is also used for the word anxiety.
These words are also used to define what we call certain moods.
Moods are normal and natural human emotions and therefore some
levels of stress or anxiety are both ... Views: 2095
When staring my new article for a local magazine in Frederiksberg I needed to do a research in advance, because the topic was not an easy one - Depression. How can I define the term depression with simple words? In short I can say that depression is a feeling, negative emotion, no interest to ... Views: 1087
Depression, if you don’t already know, is suffered by many, many people and for a number of reasons. Running on of mind or racing thoughts and/or obsessing thoughts. Chemical imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, specifically B vitamins and niacin, mineral and amino acid deficiencies are all ... Views: 1030