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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Stress Coping Strategies- Lavender - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Alexandria BarkerWhen it comes to stress coping strategies, Lavender is my favorite essential oil. Aromatherapy is a very effective way to reduce stress – here’s why. Have you ever caught a whiff of perfume on a breeze and suddenly been filled with memories of another time or place? Aromas have the power to ...
Views: 1820 - How to Cure Social Anxiety Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Joshua UebergangYou suffer from social anxiety and so don't need me to tell you what it's like. It feels like the world laughs at you, you find it hard to chat with people, and you just want to stay at home. Having suffered from a social anxiety disorder myself for 6 years, I discovered there is only one way to ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - How to Turn Sleepless Nights into Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Elsabe SmitThis is a quote from the Wall Street Journal in September 2009: “A recent study reported that 52% of working French don’t sleep well on Sunday night. But work-related stress is not a French disease, and is ubiquitous and severe in all developed economies. In the U.K. and U.S. 70% of employees ...
Views: 1819(4 votes) - Panic Attack And Chest Flutter - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Giri AnanthaFor many who experience a panic attack and chest flutter, it can be worrying and confusing. It's hard to tell if the palpitations are due to panic or not. For this reason, it's best to see a cardiologist just to rule out everything as far as your heart is concerned before deciding that it is ...
Views: 1816 - Insomnia: What to do When Pills Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Pat LaDouceur“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: 1815(1 vote) - 2018 COMING ATTRACTIONS: How to Enjoy the Ride with Delicious Intensity . . . Or Not - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from joan pancoeRECOMMENDED: Please view in your browser to activate ALL links and see all images: http://www.joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=121 Summer is Winter Today is tomorrow, and present, past, Nothing exists and everything will last. There is no beginning, there was no ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Meet Your Fear With Compassion - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Sarah Koestner"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." ~Jack Canfield With all the violence (and threats of violence) that have been in the headlines these past few weeks, the emotion of fear has been living very prominently in my mind. Fear is the most primal of all human emotions; there are no ...
Views: 1813 - Why Students Should Care About Their Mental Health And What They Can do About it - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2016 from Alice CalchCollege students are one of the demographic groups that are most at risk for emotional and mental health issues. Not only is this a very common time for serious mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia to be diagnosed, the college years are also a time when ...
Views: 1813 - 5 Kinds of Medications for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Andrew Hunter?There isn't any lack of medications for panic attacks. The medicinal drugs that remedy the problem handle the 2 major periods of the anxiety disorder. First is the anxiety, and second is the attack itself. The first stage-the worry, or the fear that you might experience an attack. It's ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Starting Seeds Indoors Promotes Mental Health - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Robert PummerIs there a relationship between starting seeds indoors and mental health? I would affirm that all aspects of gardening promotes a sense of mental well-being, relieves stress and empowers an individual's self-esteem. There are few activities that reward your efforts so generously. The ...
Views: 1812 - Why Air-Writing Doubles Your Memory - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Air-Writing Doubles Your Long-Term Memory You have seen kids play the AIR (make-believe) guitar, while listening to music. Strangely, each time they ACT like performers playing a genuine guitar – they IMPRINT the music and fingering on their long-term memory. How come? They are using ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - How to change your lifestyle and reduce your anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Eddie FalconerWith so many people living hectic and stressful lifestyles these days, it's no wonder that as many as forty million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder every single year. This is a situation that is mirrored around the globe, and there is no doubt that the changes that have taken ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - 3 Simple Ways For Leaving Negative Thoughts Behind - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHaving too many negative thoughts can be harmful to not only your mood, but also your mental welfare. If you let things continue on a downward slide for too long it can also start to have a negative effect on your general health. Do not despair, because there are some simple things that you can ...
Views: 1810(3 votes) - The Comfort Zone Concept - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThe Comfort Zone Concept I have never seen the phrase comfort zone in the dictionary, but if it were there, I suppose it would read something like this: Comfort Zone- A mental state in which no progression toward one’s potential takes place. I believe that my comfort zone is nothing ...
Views: 1810 - Don't Suffer In Silence From Anxiety Attacks! - Add Exercise To Your Life And Eliminate Panic Attacks Easily - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Wally BrownDo you suffer in silence from anxiety and panic attacks? If so you are hardly alone. There are countless people out there who are just like you, and suffering from anxiety and panic attacks constantlly can be a very lonely place to be. I know, because I suffered in my own silence with extreme ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Preventing Panic Attacks Naturally Is Possible - You Don't Have to Live In Fear of Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Wally BrownYou probably think that you will have to live a life in fear and constant anxiety from a panic disorder, right? The good news is you don't have to. Doing something to start preventing panic attacks naturally, as opposed to taking dangerous medication is often a great place to start for many ...
Views: 1808 - Why You Might Just Be a Perfectionist | Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleI understand. You're not a perfectionist. You're just picky. Or 'hard on yourself'. Or you 'have high standards'. Or you like things to be done properly. Guess what? * If you're emails, tweets & Facebook posts are free of spelling mistakes, you just might be a perfectionist. * If ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Eliminate Anxiety Disorder Naturally and Reclaim Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Thesie CortezLiving with anxiety problems is not easy because it robs you of the freedom to enjoy life. People with anxiety disorder experience intense fear during attacks and they end up avoiding certain situations for the fear of having another anxiety attack. During anxiety attacks the fear is so intense ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Healthy Inside=Healthy Outside - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Chrys PageAs I write this, I am acutely aware that some of what I am about to talk about with many you readers will be received by you in a variety of ways. Some of you will welcome a new, (but really not so new) idea, while others will disagree totally. As we age, we pay much attention to our health ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Treat Panic Attacks! Help! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberOur brain is a very intricate and highly developed part of us due to this, treating panic attack disorders can difficult. It is composed of layers and layers, with each of them as tricky to uncover as the others. Some matters in our lives might be due to worries that we have already forgotten. ...
Views: 1807 - Healing Panic Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Laura WhitelawIf you've ever experienced a panic attack, you know how terrifying they can be. Your breathing becomes restricted, your mind races, fear wells up seemingly out of nowhere and you begin to think that you'll completely lose control. You may also experience, sweating, shakiness, an inability to ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Out of the House and Into the Unknown Helping Individuals with Autism Cope in a Social World - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsLife at home with a child with autism is rarely easy. Changes in routine, unexpected visitors, difficulties with food, toileting and dressing can be disruptive to the whole family. Visits to the doctor or the dentist are incredibly challenging. Parents too often forego visiting friends and ...
Views: 1804(2 votes) - Eliminate the Fear of Flying with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Zita StanleyFear is good. Fear prompts the body into reaction when there is no time to think, your mind and body react appropriately to the given stressor. The problem arises when anxiety attaches to the “fear” and what is anxiety – it is the anticipatory thoughts of “what if” and this fuels the fear. ...
Views: 1803 - How hypnotherapy can help with different problems and issues? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Lynda HudsonThese so-called ‘entertainment’ programmes have a lot to answer for! I have to say that they fail to make me laugh but judging by their popularity obviously some people find them amusing. I tuned in to some such show last year just to see what it was all about but I could only bear it for ten ...
Views: 1803 - Creating Peace in an Ever-changing World - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2017 from Daydree HornerThe world seems more tense for many of us. With all of the new changes politically, people are voicing their opinions more openly concerning their beliefs. Friends are unfollowing and unfriending others on social media. Folks are worried about their future. It may feel overwhelming at ...
Views: 1802 - Teenage Anger - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeen anger takes many forms. It may be expressed as indignation and resentment, or rage and fury. It is the expression of teenage anger — the behavior — that we see. Some teens may repress their anger and withdraw; others may be more defiant and destroy property. They will continue their ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Help Your Pet Overcome Anxiety: Getting Over The Fear - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from brian spilnerLoud noises and storms often startle humans; so, naturally, they can also frighten dogs. Sometimes, the fear will manifest into a phobia until your dog stops eating or socializing. The side effects of phobias are not healthy for your pet, but there are ways to help your pooch confront his ...
Views: 1801 - Michael Mantell: Heard Any Good Negative Predictions Lately? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Michael MantellNo, of course you haven’t heard any good negative predictions lately. That’s because there aren’t any good negative predictions. There are only negative negative predictions. That’s because there’s nothing good about a negative prediction! Negative predictions can only be ...
Views: 1801 - Misdiagnosing Narcissism: Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Anxiety Disorders – and especially Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – are often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Anxiety is uncontrollable and excessive apprehension. Anxiety disorders usually ...
Views: 1801 - Think Positive - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThink Positive While speaking my thoughts can be a very powerful tool in developing meaningful relationships with those around me, it could also prove to be very detrimental, based on what my thoughts revolve around. With that reasoning, I feel comfortable making the assertion that before I ...
Views: 1801 - Understanding the Underlying Triggers of OCD in Children - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr. Jenny C. YipJenny C. Yip, Psy.D. The diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is usually quite straightforward in adults. However, symptoms of OCD in children often manifest in different ways, which can lead to detrimental misdiagnoses. The key is to understand the underlying cause of each ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Why Brainiacs Use Subliminal Smiling - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why You Should Know “Subliminal-Smiling” & “Deconstruction” of The Elements of Speed Reading 3x.” • 1. “If you’re such a ‘smart-ass’, teach me how to get more tips in my Summer job,” asked my son’s girlfriend. • 2. “You don’t want to know the physical actions, just “how-to”. Answer: it’s ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - How I Dealt with Financial Stress in a Healthy Way - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Jessie ConnorA couple of years ago, I started noticing that my health is not at its best. Aside from regular headaches and anxiety attacks that were more prominent and frequent than ever before, I noticed that my appetite was almost non-existent. Worried, of course, I scheduled an appointment with my GP. ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - How Homeopathy Can Change Your Mental Outlook - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Renita HerrmannHow Homeopathy Can Change Your Mental Outlook When I had just finished homeopathy school, I took a case of a young boy that was having trouble in school. He told me his teacher was mean, he didn’t like her. Of course, there were other problems: bedwetting, ADHD, diet requirements no mother ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - Step Away From The Comparison Game: Just Be You! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Noelle NelsonHarried, bedraggled, already late for work, you do your best to be patient as your kids scramble out of the car juggling school backpacks and soccer gear, when your youngest pipes up “Where’s my lunch?” Oh, shoot. In the fridge, that’s where his lunch is. You root in your purse, grab some bills ...
Views: 1798 - Were You an Intense Child? - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Imi LoPeople’s brains vary. Research has shown that some people are born with a neurological make up that can make them more emotionally or intellectually intense, sensitive, and more open to external stimuli than the general population. They are more aware of subtleties; their brain processes ...
Views: 1798 - Finding Courage - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreMaybe I shouldn't call it 'finding' courage because courage doesn't lie around waiting to be found. You don't reach down and pick it up from the side of the road - or anywhere else, for that matter. No one is born with courage, so you can't really reclaim it either. Unlike love and ...
Views: 1796 - ***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: 1795(2 votes) - Helping Your Children To Handle Change - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperChange can be very difficult for children. Facing new situations means a new set of unknowns and therefore a new set of fears. Your job as a caregiver is talk with your children and allow them to find the courage to face their fears. Be respectful and empathic of your child’s experience while ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Anxiety 2- Your Ally The Protector - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondTake deep breaths, visualize a serene sunset on a tropical beach, or get a good massage, are all remedie recommended for anxiety relief. For a few minutes you may breath less hurriedly, the tension headache may ease, and you can let go of the worries that invade your waking moments. But why ...
Views: 1794 - When The Going Gets Tough -- Becoming a Shopaholic Is Insane - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll ...
Views: 1794 - Exercises for Anxiety - Strengthen All Four Quadrants for Optimal Relief - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonMost of the general anxiety that millions of us suffer from is the result of making poor choices: poor choices in what we choose to focus on, what we give our attention to, who and what we issue our power to and poor choices about our own identity. These poor choices lead us into a mindset of ...
Views: 1793 - What color is your Depression? Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongWhen we experience depression we often describe it with phrases like: “I’m in a black mood”, or “It smothers me like a heavy blanket”, or “Its like being in a thick fog”, or “I feel like I’m wading through treacle.” These and similar descriptions provide interesting clues about the nature of ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - The First Step in Overcoming Social Anxiety. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsFeeling unnecessarily anxious, nervous or scared around people is a much more common problem than people like to admit. There are a wide variety of thoughts and theories as to where this phenomenon originates. Genetics, child development, chemical imbalance and nutrition have all been cited at ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Anxiety Disorder Treatment Without Medication - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dingane .While most forms of anxiety disorder treatment these days are focused on medication, an entirely new approach to curing anxiety and panic attacks is proving to be very successful. While medication certain has it’s place and the ability to prevent people with extreme conditions to tip over the ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - De-Stress using the Emotional Freedom Technique - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Mulyadi KurniaScience does not recognize anything that isn’t logical or concrete, that is why a lot of doctors and medical practitioners shun the emotional freedom technique to be pseudoscientific and one that is rather ambiguous. Ambiguous or not, emotional freedom technique is on the contrary, showing ...
Views: 1789 - ***Should I Leave my Job? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us have to work for a living. Since we spend so many hours each week at our jobs, it's very important that there is a good fit. If you have been feeling less enthusiastic about your work situation recently, maybe you have even begun to wonder if it is time to move on. Here are seven ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - What It Feels Like When You Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2014 from Chris ChandraThe thing is, there really is a difference in how you feel after you overcome shyness. I'm not talking about overcoming shyness where you get bold for a brief moment and then anxiety creeps back in. I'm talking about a full blown recovery where there is no going back. A few years ago I ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - 5 Simple tips to reduce anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lawrence Michaels1. Regular relaxation Bound to frustrate someone who suffers from severe anxiety I know but I am talking about doing this at a time when you are not anxious, or less anxious compared to the times when it becomes a problem. Take advantage of those times by purposely finding a way to feel even ...
Views: 1787 - Why Do We Worry So Much? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Irving SchattnerIt seems that worry has become a normal state of affairs for many, if not most, people. One only needs to turn on the television to witness conflict, aggression, lack of civil discourse, violence, death, and destruction. Repeated exposure leaves some people feeling numb and desensitized, while ...
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