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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Preventing Work Burnout and Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigDo you know the symptoms of work burnout? If you are having new aches and pains or sleep disturbances, have you considered that your job may be the cause of this stress? You may have your own business, or work for a company, corporation or non-profit, or even do volunteer work. It doesn't ...
Views: 3236(5 votes) - ***29 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Tuned Up - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanWhy do some relationships last forever and others fall apart? Here are some ways you can make your partner feel appreciated again and prevent your relationship from becoming a casualty. Treat your partner as you would your boss, best friend, or best customer. Think about what your ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - ***Assertive Communication: 20 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us know that assertiveness will get you further in life than being passive or aggressive. But few of us were actually taught how to be assertive. Here are some helpful tips. 1. Choose the right time. Imagine you’re dashing down the hall on your way to a meeting. Lisa passes by. ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - ***Depression: What It Is and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanThere are three basic ways to treat depression: psychotherapy, self-help, and medication. Many people respond best to a combination of two or more methods. Psychotherapy: Exploring one’s beliefs and ways of thinking, and learning new ways of thinking and behaving, with the guidance of a ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - ***Help! I Need to Make a Decision! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanMany people who come to my office say they have a difficult time making decisions. I have developed a process to help my clients master this skill. I recommend that people follow these four steps: 1. Identify the real issue. For example, you are trying to decide which movie to see, but you ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - ***How to Deal Effectively With Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 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: 1034(1 vote) - ***How to Forgive Another Person for Past Hurts - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanNo one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless remark, gossip, or lie. If you have experienced an unhappy marriage, the devastation of infidelity, or suffered physical or emotional abuse, you know what it feels like to be hurt. It ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - ***Should I Leave This Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanHow do you know when it's time to say goodbye to a relationship? In any intimate relationship-especially in a marriage-it's not a good idea to let a doomed partnership drag on, simply to avoid the pain of a breakup. Signs of Trouble There are some warning signs that your relationship is in ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Anxiety (Disorders) and Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Terry DixonIt lies deep within human nature … the need to be in control of our environment; it must – our very survival depends on it. We have an innate drive to understand things that influence our lives so that we can have some control over them, some control over our own survival and existence. Any ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Anxiety Begone - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Alyse AddisWhen you are gripped by anxiety and it's paralyzing claws, the idea of banishing it from your life sure sounds liberating. Whether your anxiety is only mildly interfering with your ability to make decisions or whether it's a full blown anxiety that leads to panic attacks, the fact remains that ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - 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: 1819(1 vote) - Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks and Mood Disorders - Fear Them No More! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Jason KluberWhen people start talking about anxiety disorder, panic attack and mood disorders, the first thing that comes into mind is terror. These people feel that way since these individuals know that you will face a lot of challenges when you start to undergo such condition. Additionally, experiencing ...
Views: 2448(6 votes) - Anxiety Release Methods to Overcome Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonIf anxiety gives intimidating feeling, social anxiety gives a debilitating and overwhelming feeling, which usually makes life really difficult. Statistics have revealed that millions of people worldwide suffer from social anxiety – like anxiety of crowds, events and sometimes even paying at ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Are You Anxious? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen RyleMost people experience anxiety when under stress. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and leads to difficulty functioning at work or socially it is deemed a disorder. Anxiety disorders can cause excessive worry and physical discomfort, either in specific situations or what would otherwise be ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Diagnosing Mental Illness - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI frequently a lot of misunderstanding in my practice about what a "mental illness" is. For instance, many clients are under the impression that experiencing "mood swings" means they have Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder is much, much more serious than simple "mood swings" and involves the ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Diet for a Calmer Mind - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Michael KnowlesWe become what we eat. The foods we consume -- and what they either contain, or more often lack -- contribute directly to anxiety and depression. When I discovered anti-anxiety medications and anti-depressants did not help me very much, I embarked on a search for answers. What I learned ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Doctor Credits Her Successful 17 Year Marriage to Science of the Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAlthough many Americans still have a firm belief in marriage and “living happily ever after,” the fact that 50% of marriages end in divorce and that violence is the reason stated for divorce in 22% of middle-class marriages shows just how often this dream goes wrong. And it is not only ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Eating for Mental Health - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people seeking help for mental health issues look first to chemical intervention in the form of a medication. There is another chemical intervention which you can utilize yourself - your diet. Having a healthy diet is crucial when trying to fight for your mental health, especially where ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Emotional Stimulus Package via the LifeQuake - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday I was interviewed by a news anchor and was asked the question, how do you prepare for change if you don’t know what change is coming? I pondered this question, (not because I didn’t have an answer) but I had so many answers that I didn’t know how to put them inside a sound bite for ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - Have You Ever Felt the Effects of Communication Anxiety? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever dealt with communication anxiety? You know, that discomfort when you feel all tongue-tied because you don’t know what to say in a given situation. It shows up differently for each person. Some feel embarrassed, some feel hot under the collar, some say it feels like they are ...
Views: 3003(1 vote) - Healing The Cause of Anxiety and Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we are born we spend the first two years of our life only communicating heart to heart with our parents and loved ones. No words are said but the communication is direct. As we age, we develop our senses, which distract us from the heart-centered world from which we came. The heart, our ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - How Does Blame for the Past Maintain Anxiety and Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from CARL WELLS1. When we are young or inexperienced we adopt, often without our full knowledge beliefs and plans designed to make us feel safe or valued. What did you do? 2. We do the best we can at the time even if now we think we were ‘bad’ or mistaken, so we try to block things out we did because we ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - How to Beat Anxiety and Panic Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraHaving a panic disorder is a very disabling condition because it interferes with your daily life. It occurs without a warning and no apparent reasons. It is usually accompanied with symptoms like shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, dizziness and extreme fear. It is important to know how to ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - How to End Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonAnxiety can be so depressing and anxiety attacks so turbulent that anyone who has experienced or seen a dear one go through this hell can only pray and request viable methods to end anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety disorder is a condition which usually surfaces from intense involvement in a ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - How to feel mentally & physically stronger in 5 minutes. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsWhen I was a teenager one of my idols was Bruce Lee. I actually knew nothing about the guy other than the fact he could break wooden doors with his bare fists and defeat a large group of weapon bearing ninjas single handed. As a teenage kid this was more than enough to trigger a deep fascination ...
Views: 8487(1 vote) - How to Manage Fear and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsEmotions are quite literally our feelings. We feel them in our bodies. Sometimes we feel an emotion as a tingle, we can feel our bodies overheat and blood rush to our faces when we are embarrassed, we can feel muscular tension when we are angry or afraid, our hearts start to beat faster. But ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - I am an alcoholic - It has caused me mental health issues - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Dorothy NeddermeyerI am an alcoholic. In the past many years ago, I also had a drug problem. It has caused me mental health issues where I am now crippled with anxiety and find it hard to function outdoors. Has anyone else had any similar experiences and advice? Thank you for asking me to answer your ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - In Search of a Phobia Cure - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIs it my imagination or are more people suffering from phobias in the modern day? Perhaps this is the case, perhaps not; certainly there are more people who are willing to talk about having a phobia or suffering from anxiety. Phobias no longer have a stigma associated with them, and rightly ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Learning about the Physical Problems of Anxiety and Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Julie StevensonYou will learn that anxiety symptoms are simple to notice, and it's likely you are suffering problems from it. Granted, they are hard to decide whether or not it's just human feelings. Perhaps you understand that anxiety symptoms cause trouble for over 40 million adults? Realize this is the USA ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Learning From Life's Changes - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Gary WimmerLearning from Life’s Changes by Gary L. Wimmer Regardless of what issues and challenges we face, life guarantees change. It can propel us from one extreme to the other, and can take many forms. But for simplicity, think of change as falling into two categories: change that we create and ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Overcoming Panic Attacks And Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Nathan TylerHerbal remedies have been used for treating anxiety and overcoming panic attacks for centuries. Natural remedies generally produce little or no side effects but may react to other medications. Deciding on right remedy might prove difficult since there are so many to choose from, so how to decide ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Overcoming Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Linda CampbellWe all know the feeling that we call stress — you may experience it as a feeling in the stomach or in the chest or throat. But what is stress? Stress is usually defined as a feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Panick Attacks Cure | Anxiety Symptoms - tackled and beaten, Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine KOZARPart 2 One of the major key factors that differs from those who fully eliminate panic attacks from their lives and those who do not, is not medication, lifestyle changes, or relaxation exercises. It is when the individual no longer fears the thought of having a panic attack.. Some may think ...
Views: 1016(2 votes) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: What Dads Might Experience - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhether you’re a new dad or a dad-to-be, you probably already realize something about fatherhood: it’s the highest of the highs—and the lowest of the lows. You’re on an emotional roller coaster unlike any you’ll ever experience. One moment, you’re beaming, the proud dad of a beautiful newborn. ...
Views: 7497(1 vote) - Relieving Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Helen RylePanic attacks are very frightening. But what causes them and how can they be cured? Panic attacks occur when the subconscious mind relates a current event to an emotion from the past, this is called emotional resonance. All the person feels is an overwhelming desire to get out of a ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Shortness of Breath Anxiety: How Does Anxiety Cause Shortness of Breath - Can Anxiety Cause Shortness of Breath - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonShortness of Breath Anxiety: How Does Anxiety Cause Shortness of Breath - Can Anxiety Cause Shortness of Breath Probably the most common symptom of them all with anxiety & panic is shortness of breath; some also describe it as a smothering sensation, or feeling like they are suffocating, like ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - So, What’s Your Problem? Here’s How to Make the Most Of It - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Barbara ZagataIf you have a problem, any problem at all, you need a solution and a solution is the answer to your problem, right? To find the answer to anything, you have to do what? You have to ask the (___?___). The more glaring the problem, the more impactful the insight/answer to the question can be. The ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Social Anxiety Treatment – How To Cure Social Anxiety Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonAre you ashamed of revealing that you are suffering from social anxiety or experiencing traits of the disorder? Well, a certain amount of anxiety is natural for all humans. It is tagged as social anxiety disorder only after the level of social anxiety begins to affect your general well-being and ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Social Anxiety Treatment: 5 Proven Methods To Treat Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Michael LeeSocial anxiety can happen to anybody of any age, gender or occupation. This disorder might not seem life threatening at first, but it might as well be. Having social anxiety means that you’re constantly afraid of being in situations where people will look at you, or situations where you have to ...
Views: 2558(1 vote) - Stress At Work: The Advice That Will Kill You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterLet’s face it: work without stress is a hobby. It’s the stress that makes it work. Stress at work comes at you from all sides. Co-workers that annoy you. Management that puts impossible deadlines and workloads on you. Family stresses that you carry to work with you from home. All of this ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Stress Relieving Games for Girls - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ronnie AvelinoSometimes when we feel so tired, we had to look for other means of enjoying our self. We tend to make something that we can enjoy. We want forget any problem that makes our mind stress at the whole day working in the office or even in our daily routine at homes. Playing is one of the self ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Taming The Technostress - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Eileen McDarghLast week, my big desktop PC crashed, my laptop got the "blue screen: of death". The refrigerator croaked, and the toaster oven went the heaven. My I-phone decided to stop receiving e-mail and the dashboard in my car kept erroneously sending warning messages. It wasn't even a full ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - The New Eating Disorder We are Failing To Catch - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelThe Quiet Killer We’re Failing to Catch: What really happened to Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, we may never know, but to speculate could mean saving lives. In the past month two high-profile 30-something women, Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, died suddenly of “natural causes.” ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - The Superior Colliculus. It's Not Ridiculous. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteI guess when it comes to the anatomy and physiology of panic attacks and anxiety I’m kind of a geek. The stuff just fascinates me. What can I say? However, beyond the pure wonder of it all, a good portion of my interest is grounded in really wanting to comprehend that from which I’ve suffered ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - The Ten Most Common Causes of Unhappiness and Their Common Sense Cures - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from William Cottringer“O Lord! Unhappy is the man whom man can make unhappy.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. I have dealt with a lot of unhappy people during my 45-year career and I have been unhappy enough myself during my own roller-coaster ride in life to have experienced the top ten reasons causing unhappiness and ...
Views: 4125(1 vote) - Top Tips for Tough Times - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Patrick WanisLet’s talk about the top tips to thrive and succeed during tough times Face your fears and finances Sit down and be clear about your current situation. This is step one: you must know from where you start because it’s easier to solve the problem when you know exactly what it is, and from there ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Treating Anxiety Disorders with Proven Self Help Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonDo you at times fret at the thought of being too anxious of the situations around you? Well, studies have revealed that anxiety is a normal human behavior, and it is good to be anxious to a certain extent; because it makes you cautious, motivated and proactive. Trouble starts only when your ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Two Parenting Mistakes with Anxious Children - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyTyler begins to cry, raising his hands to cover his eyes. Eleven-year old boys hate to cry, and Tyler is especially fearful of it. It embarrasses him and makes him feel weak, even within the safe environment of my counseling room. His mother knows this, and with watery eyes herself reaches out ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Water does not worry! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Pat ArmitsteadWater does not worry about how it will take the shape of the glass into which it is being poured! Yet as humans we can be caught up in worry and anxiety over what might happen. In order to survive and thrive we need to be in what I call inspired action. To achieve that space we need to have ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - What Should You Do When You Feel Down? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiA couple of days ago, I got a phone call from my cousin asking me an interesting question: “What to do when you feel down?” “I’ve been feeling blue for many days,” he said, with no particular reason to feel that way. “Do you believe I am getting depressed?” was his question. “Nobody can tell ...
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