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- What A Good Mentor Can Do For Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThroughout my 32 years on this planet I've met only a handful of people like Pierre Lamarche, people who don't have to say much to you because the sheer presence and actions they undertake says enough. During my anxiety disorder while still keeping the tennis dream alive in my late 20's, I ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - How to Reduce the Result Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Allen P WatsonStress or anxiety can be an individual’s respond to a new stressor like a environmental condition or perhaps a stimulus. Stress can be a body's way to react to a challenge. According to the demanding event, the human body's way to interact to pressure will be by means of sympathetic nervous ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - The Mental Health Miracles In Asian Culture - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLiving in places like Bali and Singapore had a big effect on my belief system (to say the least). Being in the presence of people in the asian culture has taught me that in many ways, western medicine and society got it wrong. How you ask? Simply put, because drug free 'miracles' in regards to ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Three Reasons People Get Stuck When Trying To Overcome Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Dennis SimsekGeneralized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder can play some nasty tricks on a person that makes them feel like they're either losing control, going crazy or even about to die. GAD is definitely chronic and every day is filled with exaggerated tension and worry that wears on people mentally and ...
Views: 1614 - Is Change Really Difficult? Or are we just accustomed to believing change is difficult? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Larry CraneIs it really difficult to make changes or are we just accustomed to believing change is difficult? Good question. Regardless of what we would like to change, most of us have a host of excuses that we use that actually keep us from accomplishing what we would like to achieve. This is silly and ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - 5 Guaranteed Solutions for Your Insomnia - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe sleep disorder Insomnia either means you have trouble falling asleep or you have trouble staying asleep. It can have a negative effect on your concentration and memory, and as I've experienced in my past struggles as an insomniac, you can become quite accident prone no matter what you may be ...
Views: 1563 - Making Changes in The Way You Think by: Jay Tow, M. S. - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachIf 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: 1415(1 vote) - What You Need To Know Before Buying An Anti-Anxiety Program Online - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWith the thousands of anti-anxiety techniques, supplements, herbs, programs, and books out there that all claim they will cure your anxiety disorder, where do you turn with true confidence in the knowledge that a product will TRULY aid your recovery from debilitating anxiety symptoms, and ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - 5 Limiting Fears That Hold Us Back From Living A Fulfilling Life, And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Dennis Simsek"Courage is not the lack of fear, but the ability to face it." Thanks, John Putnam Jr. for that amazing quote. The only problem with it is that it is easy to talk the talk, but when it comes to overcoming fear it is a bit more complicated. I found this to be true during my years of having fear ...
Views: 1369 - 4 Words That Keep Your Thoughts, Emotions and Body ‘Out Of Sync’ - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDoes it feel like your thoughts, emotions and physical body are all slightly or massively out of sync? Your negative thinking patterns lead your physical world into constant generalized anxiety, it also creates all sorts of yucky un-stimulating emotions in you, which then leads you to struggle ...
Views: 1852 - The Evolution Of Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThis is how the debilitating condition known as Agoraphobia, commonly known as the fear of open spaces, develops. It starts with a person who is already struggling with generalized anxiety. The anxiety sufferer will ultimately develop an additional fear over the course of their disorder if it is ...
Views: 1225 - Sail Away From the Safe Harbor! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Sheri AdamsTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain, American writer Although I've never really ...
Views: 1746 - Your True Voice Vs Your Critical Voice - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekEvery one of us has a critical voice in our heads that says, "You can't do this." Do you know what I am talking about? Just so we're clear, that critical voice is NOT you. So, what is it then? This little voice is opposed to you succeeding at anything, and is in fact the enemy. It wants you to ...
Views: 848 - A Better Prayer - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Steve GoodierOne man, too inebriated to drive, was walking home along railroad tracks when his foot suddenly became stuck. He pulled and tugged, but could not free it from the tracks. Then he heard a noise and turned around to see an oncoming train. In a panic, he prayed. "Dear God, please get my foot out ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - ***The Anxiety Disorders Lie - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenWhy are anxiety disorders SO misunderstood? Recent press and TV items about anxiety disorders including PTSD and OCD have sparked international anxiety recovery expert and author, Charles Linden, to speak out for people who sufferer like he once did about the massively damaging ...
Views: 3936(2 votes) - The Truth About Antidepressants And Depression - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI recently read some rather depressing medical news – and that is that anti-depressants don’t work. What’s worse is that we have all been conned by the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry telling us how much they DO work. We all know what a common problem depression is in mental health care. ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - How To Completely Eliminate Your Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThere are many reasons people begin to experience social anxiety, however nearly all of those reasons stem from the desire of the individual to avoid an emotional response that might arise from a social situation. Examples of these responses include nervousness, awkwardness, insecurity, fear, ...
Views: 1299 - Letting go of perceived bad habits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Larry CraneLetting go of perceived bad habits is the result of making better decisions. By understanding ‘how and why’ we act in the ways that we do is deciding to get bigger than our fear. In deciding to overcome the habit of protecting ourselves with fear empowers us to be free of perceived bad habits. ...
Views: 2224(2 votes) - How to Get Unstuck: A Lesson in Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Susan ArmstrongThe other day I was watching the animals in my backyard. As an animal lover I have a bird feeder/squirrel feeder…because, you know – you can’t keep the squirrels out of a birdfeeder so I just make sure there is something for everyone…and I witnessed something that caused me to pause: I saw a ...
Views: 1737 - Chase Your Dreams - 5 Life Lessons from The Voice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Jenny PotterI admit it…I’m a reality TV junkie. To be clear, the “reality” I love to watch is anything that follows people chasing their dreams. The Voice is the one I’ve most recently been hooked on. As inspiring as it is to watch others playing BIG in their lives, there are also life lessons that we can ...
Views: 1241 - ***Five ways to eliminate fear - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberHow do you eliminate fear in your life? Here are five quick tips to get your started: 1) Understand what fear is First off, it’s important to understand that fear serves no purpose whatsoever. The phrase “we have nothing to fear but fear itself” is highly inaccurate. Why are you afraid of ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - What vision Do You Have For The Future After Your Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLet me ask you something, do you have a CLEAR vision of how your life will look when you fully recover from your anxiety disorder? If not, don’t expect things to change too much in the near future (painful but true). How will your relationships with your loved ones and co-workers look? How will ...
Views: 821 - Lies About Anxiety You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI can’t tell you how tired I was of hearing the same lies over and over again from people that were supposed to be supporting me through my Generalized Anxiety, panic attacks, OCD and other mental health challenges. Often I face a new client who, because of the lies they’ve been fed through the ...
Views: 1302 - 3 Essential Keys To Overcoming Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe're now well aware that fear is the main culprit of panic attacks. It creates confusion and leads us to think physical sensations mean impending doom. Fear of being involved in certain external activities also raises our adrenaline and creates panic attacks, so people condition themselves to ...
Views: 1631 - What Is Depersonalization And Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekPersonally I don't think that Depersonalization Disorder exists and believe that this is just another symptom of anxiety that can in time be overcome. Depersonalization can be described as a recurring feeling of detachment from ones own body, as if being in a dream like state and not really ever ...
Views: 2664 - The Fear of Knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Amr AbbasKnowledge is a double edged weapon that would fill you in with things you would be happy knowing about ad things that you would very upset to know about. It is curiosity that forces one to seek more and to want to know about more. It is one of the most significant needs of humanity. The idea of ...
Views: 1633 - Three Ways to Stop Worry and Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Pat LaDouceur3 Ways to Stop Worry Sofia wanted to stop her worry – worry about her job, worry about whether or not her husband will be laid off, worry about the news and the kind of world her kids will grow up in. She can worry about the past or the future, big things or small – whether she volunteers ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Panic Attack in Children - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from brenda MageChildren may also suffer from panic attacks. There are several symptoms of panic attacks in children that parents need to watch out for. Read this article to find out more about panic attacks in children. Does panic attack children? Dreadfully, the answer is yes. It is terribly distressing ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Hate is Not the Opposite of Love - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Kerry LittleToday I emailed 20 of my online friends and asked them what they thought was the opposite of Love. Every one of them said that they believe "hate" to be the opposite of Love. I don't believe this to be true. But, before you read on, what do you think? Love is what you are. It is what you ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - Do you let Fear control you? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanOften times, people seek out a life coach because they are feeling stuck. This feeling becomes so overwhelming that as a last resort they are reaching out for guidance and help to get ‘unstuck’. Fear is a predominant feeling in situations like this. People who feel stuck often are afraid of ...
Views: 1051 - How Negative Energy Effects Adults, Teenagers and Children: What We Can Do To Change it - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Bob LivingstoneNegative energy has a profound effect on adults, teens and children. People who carry around this adverse attitude can appear to be very powerful to those in their presence. Negative energy is expressed by put downs of you or your friends. These comments are stated either directly to you or ...
Views: 2416 - Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Cindy CrawfordImagine how much you could reduce stress in your life if only you would speak your truth. What do I mean by this? I mean admitting to yourself reasons why you continue to behave in unproductive ways and make decisions that hinder your progress in life; speaking truth to things in your life that ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Conquering Fear - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Tanya RagbeerAccording to success author, Napoleon Hill, all human beings have six basic fears: 1. The fear of criticism 2. The fear of ill health 3. The fear of poverty 4. The fear of loss of love 5. The fear of old age 6. The fear of death The best way for us to conquer any of these ...
Views: 1190 - Ensuring Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Vinod AnandEnsuring Happiness (Vinod Anand) The societies sought and ensured happiness through seeking and ensuring safety, security and by developing mutualisms. Living in community cultivating and pursuing highest virtues of civilization, people attempted to live in harmony and happiness. Empowered ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - How To Find An Effective Mental Health Therapist - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Stan PopovichAs a managing fear author, many people have told me that they have had a difficult time in finding the right counselor for their mental health needs. Here are some suggestions I came up with in finding the right counselor for you. The first thing I recommend a person should do is to talk to ...
Views: 806 - 7 reasons why some people feel bad - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Raymond FohjemPeople usually feel bad as a result of many internal and external factors. Although some of them might be aware of the root cause still the majority of them are totally unaware. If you tried to ask why, you'll get something like; i don't know what's happening but I'm not feeling fine. You ...
Views: 1610 - How to Ground Your Fear of Flying - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurImagine you've just won a dream vacation to an island in the Caribbean. You can almost smell the fresh, salt air. White sand and turquoise ocean spread out for miles in front of you, sprinkled with coconut and palm trees. You're staying in a small cottage on the beach, listening to the soft ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Overcoming the Stigma of Medication for Common Mental Health Issues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe TherapistIn today’s age there are many problems created by the false beliefs of mental illness, and the use of medication to treat it. Many people are judged based on personal traits. Many people feel the stigma directly aimed at them and it can be very obvious. Some stigma types are making negative ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - Stop Making Excuses - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mandy KloppersWhy is it that we avoid doing the very things that we know will be good for us? It is simply a lack of discipline or is there some kind of pay-off for not sticking to our goals? My guess is that it is a combination of both. In order to make progress and stop all the excuses, we need to truly ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Impulse Control and Narcissistic Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Sam VakninMany narcissistic defences, traits, and behaviours revolve around the compulsive need to sustain a grandiose self-image of perfection (“perfectionism”.) Paradoxically, deficient impulse control helps achieve this crucial goal. Impulsive actions and addictive behaviours render failure impossible ...
Views: 4015(1 vote) - How to Deal With the Ego - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Justin MazzaThe ego is a part of one’s emotional layout whose prime responsibility is to safeguard the self. The ego is not real in physical terms, which means that you can’t taste, touch or smell it, however it still perseveres. The ego is not good or bad, it really is only a survival system existent ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - How to Master Your Fears – Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWhat are your biggest fears in life, those that are stopping you from moving forward? What would it mean to you if you knew how to successfully overcome those fears? In my previous article, we looked at what fear is, the difference between real and imagined fear and what that means for you. What ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Don't Worry about Your Fear - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Justin MazzaStressing happens once you allow fear centered thoughts spiral out of control. Next thing you realize, one scared thought has escalated into a multitude of thoughts that have you thinking that something bad is likely to happen to you. In case you are just like me, you then have done your own ...
Views: 1029 - Fear and Growth - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Heather WoodYesterday I asked my guides for a little help. I asked them to help me understand fear better. I'm not talking about my fear of spiders or clowns, those are phobias. I mean real fear. The kind that keeps us stuck in place, stops us from going after what we want and seems to cloud our ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - FEAR: A Self-imposed Prison and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by: Jay Tow, M.S. During the many years I have worked as a counselor and coach, I have found that one thing holds people back from living the lives they want more than anything else. Fear is the one common emotion that inhibits us from making the changes that would improve our ...
Views: 5633(1 vote) - Deciding: It's Your Decision - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontDeciding: It’s your Decision Making decisions are a part of everyone’s life. This is the right you have to your autonomy, well being and pursuit of happiness. They may be the smallest of small ones or the largest of large ones; nevertheless, they may all impact you on many levels. When faced ...
Views: 852 - How to master your fears – Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWe have all felt the suffocating influence that fear can have on us and I’m sure we all agree that it can leave you feeling completely trapped with nowhere to run and escape. Fear isn’t something we experience a couple of times, fear shows up in our lives in many different ways and times of our ...
Views: 1245 - Obstacles Are Gifts - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontObstacles are Gifts It may sound simplistic but where you are today is exactly where you need to be. Would you take this moment to truly honor this concept? Although our lifetime experiences all differ greatly, we are all faced with challenges that present themselves as they are in fact, ...
Views: 995 - If Only They Knew: The Experiences Of A Managing Fear Author - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich I was eighteen and I was going to the main campus at Penn State to start college. I really wanted to go to Penn State however the odds of me succeeding Were against me. First, I knew that it was very hard for a freshman to pass all of their classes when they went to the ...
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