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- How a mental personality illness affects life - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengDuring school life everyone come through those few children who sit by themselves and don’t say anything, don’t look around, and don’t seem even the least bit interested in getting involved with classmates. None of us ever think about the reason for such behavior rather most of the children make ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - What Was My Life All About? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere comes a time in most people’s lives when they look back. Perhaps after the kids are gone, or when their faculties are almost gone! Or when they are more inclined to surrender rather than put up the good fight anymore. We all have to surrender, eventually. We might long for a sense of ...
Views: 1688 - We Behave Alike On Different Perspectives! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaYou know it is never the same 'feeling'- When you are going to pick a glass of water for someone When you are going to pick a glass of water for yourself When you are going to pick a glass of water in order to obey When you are going to pick a glass of water under pressure (of your ...
Views: 1683 - Comic Book Heroes: Implications of Psychopathology - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Saif FarooqiComic book heroes are known for their amazing supernatural powers and abilities of overcoming the odds. They are quite popular and loved by all. But, few have realized that despite having super-powers, many of the comic book heroes live with certain psychopathologies. It is this aspect that ...
Views: 1678 - Meditation CDs for Power Naps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanIt used to be that meditation CDs were just pleasant music and perhaps some “sounds of nature” thrown in. There is nothing wrong with that. They were relaxing and could help you get into a meditative state. But the newest recordings use more than just a light tune and the sound of rain or waves. ...
Views: 1677 - 4 Quick Tips To Reprogramming The Subconscious Mind With Little Effort - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Greg FrostIt is all now about reprogramming the subconscious mind and then some. The bug has caught and everyone is suddenly looking left and right for ideas and information on how to boost the power and capacity of their brain. The good news is that some of the tips just work wonders while some of them ...
Views: 1675 - Psychologist Brisbane - How To Sleep Well At Night? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rajia SultanaIncase you did not know, having sufficient sleep is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Psychologist Brisbane in consultation with other experts has proved beyond reasonable doubt that having adequate sleep is an indication of good health. If the recent statistics are anything to go by, then ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Determining the Meaning of a Recurring Nightmare - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasRecurring dreams indicate that the dreamer is postponing an important obligation. This obligation is related to his or her psychological development. By postponing this important obligation, the dreamer will have to face bitter consequences in the future. The truth is that all ...
Views: 1673 - Gender Bias in Diagnosing Personality Disorders - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Sam VakninEver since Freud, more women than men sought therapy. Consequently, terms like "hysteria' are intimately connected to female physiology and alleged female psychology. The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the bible of the psychiatric profession) expressly professes gender bias: personality ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - MANAGE YOUR STRESS WITH PRAYER - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Helen Mendes LovePrayer is one of the most powerful tools we have for avoiding, reducing or better managing stress. Jesus taught that we "OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY." (Luke 18:17) We pray when we silently or vocally talk to God. Our prayers can be spontaneous, such as "THANK YOU LORD THAT I AM ALIVE."or we can ...
Views: 1671 - Brilliant Parenting in Three Easy Steps: Taking a Page From Self-help Writers - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshHere is a simple formula used by successful speakers and self-help writers. Parents can also employ this innovative approach. 1. Make a Point Successful parents, teachers, and mentors are great at being clear about what they want to teach, and why it's important to the learner. 2. Tell ...
Views: 1670 - Looking for lost belongings; hurry up, get it, dear friend! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadLife is really very short. To make it more and more meaningful we try in very many ways. Even believe in Rebirth. Faith may help to overcome frustration; without reason what’s the gain! Leave it. Unfortunately, we fail to come out successful in every endeavor. The main problem is we don’t have ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - IDENTIFTYING PTSD FROM CHILDHOOD- And 3 Steps to Begin Healing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Bettina Sparkles ObernuefemannIDENTIFYING PTSD FROM CHILDHOOD ABUSE And 3 STEPS TO BEGIN HEALING Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemannn I’ve learned during the past 20 years that almost all of us on planet earth have experienced some kind of trauma or loss, now more commonly recognized as POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER ...
Views: 1669(3 votes) - What Your Type Of Handbag Uncovers - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Joel EngelWhat you take along with you-just in case you might need them-and in what type of handbag you place them can be quite self descriptive. Activity Handbag: Taking with you lots of reading material and other things to do, and actually being admired by others for putting every spare moment to a ...
Views: 1667 - 10 Tips for Good Mental Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Ady ButlerMental health is the part of general health to which we sometimes do not pay the necessary attention. We tend to pay more attention to physical health and as a consequence some problems may appear. But how to have good mental health? I start from the idea that general health encompasses ...
Views: 1666 - Positive Self-Esteem for Binge Eaters - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen you feel at your lowest point, food becomes your best friend. Food makes you feel better from the hurtful comment that you heard a stranger say about your weight. Food comforts you when no one else can. Food numbs any pain that you don’t want to feel. But, food is actually the enemy ...
Views: 1664 - Reject Rejection - by How often do you feel rejected? Think about it. The person you asked on a date said “No”, a prospect said “No” to buying the product you sell, and you’re boss didn’t like your ‘great’ idea. The list goes on and on doesn’t it? We all hear the word “No” several times a day, and we have since we ...
Views: 1664 - The Warning Signs of Sleep Deprivation With Resulting Health Issues and Risks - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardSignals of a Lack of Sleep or Improper Sleep If one is not simply getting enough sleep, the body ultimately begins revealing outside indications. Among the very first indications of being denied of your sleep is feeling tired throughout the day. Somewhat surprising to some, another ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - A Quick Look At 6 Different Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Steven QaresmaPersonality disorders: 1. Antisocial Personality: People who have this type of disorder (usually men) have a callous disregard for the rights and feelings of others, and to achieve some material gain or personal gratification, exploit others. Possess characteristics such as poor frustration ...
Views: 1662 - Stress Management Tips from a licensed Clinical, Sports and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jack SingerMore than twenty years ago, stress was the cover story in Time magazine. Stress was referred to as “The Epidemic of the Eighties” and it was referred to as the nation’s number one health problem. Flash forward to 2007. Results were released on December 12, 2007 from “Stress in America,” the ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - Be A Distinction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from David WolfBe A Distinction Being Authentic Is A Key For Vibrant Living For most of us, consistent authenticity involves conscious, courageous effort. It's a challenge to recognize our deceptions and pretenses, and differentiate them from actual self-discovery. Each moment our integrity is connected ...
Views: 1661(6 votes) - Carl Jung’s Psychology – Understanding Strange Thoughts and Reactions - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung was my doctor. I read all his books many times until I would completely understand everything he had written. I precisely studied his psychology and his method of dream interpretation because I has depressed, neurotic, and I had suicidal thoughts. My case was serious. I was ...
Views: 1661 - Abnormal Brain Structure in Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Byron RichardsThe post-mortem analysis of the brains of patients with schizophrenia compared to normal brain shows severe dysregulation in the matrix outside of brain cells that holds them together in key regions of the subconscious brain associated with learning, memory, and the processing of stress. The ...
Views: 1660(3 votes) - Emotional Management: A Skill For Mastering How You Feel - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Todd BranstonDeveloping skills to manage your emotional states is crucial if you want to develop long-term sobriety. While the initial phase of recovery is often met with a 'Pink Cloud' or Honeymoon period, it is very likely that once the newness of recovery wears off the newly sober addict or alcoholic ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Empathy and Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Sam VakninWhat is Empathy? Normal people use a variety of abstract concepts and psychological constructs to relate to other persons. Emotions are such modes of inter-relatedness. Narcissists and psychopaths are different. Their "equipment" is lacking. They understand only one language: self-interest. ...
Views: 1660 - A Different Take on Self-Criticism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoBrowse the self-help aisle at the bookstore, or comb through the online material about self-esteem, and you'll mostly find advice on how to take "conscious control of your self-talk," to stop negative self-statements and replace them with affirmations, to love yourself, to conquer this or that ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - What are the Side Effects of Low Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Preston FelixAll of us at one point in our lives have probably suffered from low self-esteem. We live in a world where people always judge one another and always compare themselves to others. As a result, many people end up having to deal with a very low self-esteem that can seem to affect all the aspects of ...
Views: 1657 - Master Assessments - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Carol Harris-Fike"I Don't Want to Play this Game Anymore!" I admit it: I got so mad at my sister when working a jigsaw puzzle the other night that I said, "I don't want to play this game anymore... I'm going to bed!" It was silly, childish, and, of course I was "right" as she was hogging the picture on the ...
Views: 1654 - Dear Dr. Romance: Can you program the subconscious? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I saw the articles on your site and I would like to know if you can ´´program´´ the subconscious mind to win a X salary per month, even if the subconscious mind is programmed to attract money. Dear Reader: We have a brain mechanism psychologists call ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Jungian Psychology – The Meaning of Dreams and Psychological Types - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered the meaning of dreams and their healing power. I learned his method and I managed to continue his research and discover a lot more only thanks to his discoveries. I’m merely an organizer. I simply improved Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation, clarifying all the ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - LIFE IS ALL ABOUT MANAGING PARADOXES - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Dr. Madan TripathyLife is all about managing paradoxes Dr. Madan Tripathy Life is full of paradoxes…… I am already seeing some frowned faces and raised eye-brows, even before completing my sentence. Before you start concurring or differing with my views, let us quickly see what exactly is meant by paradox. ...
Views: 1652 - Paranoid Personality Disorder - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Sam VakninThe paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable. Consequently, he or she distrusts others and suspects them. No good deed goes unpunished. Every gesture of goodwill is surely fuelled by ulterior, self-interested and uncharitable motives. Paranoids are firmly convinced ...
Views: 1652 - Happy Mood Brings Better Perception - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWe all have different kinds of aspirations, perceptions and beliefs. There are many theories about how we form them, modify and re-establish them for our purposes. Among several theories one is that we make them instantly, indirectly, and unconsciously while experiencing a unique situation or ...
Views: 1650 - Empathy Connects Us To The Heart Of Others - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhere Has Our Ability to Empathize Gone? Excerpted from August 2, 2012 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Is Our Ability to Empathize Eroding? Empathy is the ability to emotionally put oneself into someone else’s shoes—the capacity to share and understand the feelings, emotions, and ...
Views: 1649 - How to prevent people from lying - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanRecently one of my friends sent me a mail asking me whether its possible to stop lying or not. After i told him that its completely possible he replied back asking me how can he motivate someone to stop lying. In response to his message i decided to write this article so that i let everyone ...
Views: 1649 - *** Are you Alone? Is God Alone? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseYou are not alone. We are all here together and all you have to do is reach out to others and they will be there for you. You'll have to make yourself available to others or you won't be able to have "right fellowship." Go to the spiritual circles in your area, go to events and gatherings where ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - How Members of Various Social Groups Cope With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from John UngerDepression is a serious medical condition that can impact anybody. There is no race, ethnicity, age group, or gender that is immune to depression. Although, there is evidence that there is higher rates of depression among certain groups. However, many experts believe that at least some of these ...
Views: 1648 - Like Your Face Your Perception Is Unique Too! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaFigure and ground relationship is very common among gestalt psychologists. It is one of the most popular laws of visual perception which states that figure-ground organization is a type of perceptual grouping that is a vital necessarily for recognizing objects through vision. It is known as ...
Views: 1647 - DRAMA - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown“Being honest may not get you a lot of friends and it will get you the right ones.” We all have been there! Maybe you had a friend or you know someone now who is in a big DRAMA! The situation keeps getting worse and you can’t believe the stories… affairs, lying, addictions, bills not paid, ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - It's Not Personal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanWhat’s happening right now is not because you’re bad or wrong or incompetent. It’s because the world is transforming at breakneck speed and each and every one of us must adapt to those changes as quickly and efficiently as possible. No one’s exempt.Age doesn’t get you off the hook. Nor does how ...
Views: 1642(3 votes) - How The UK Government Is Dealing With Self Harm - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere are many sectors in society which can help manage the prevention of self harm, these include; medical and health, media, education, support foundations and so on. This is why it is vital for the government to bring awareness to helping those who self harm through these sectors and more. By ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Marriage Counselor Confesses Own Foibles - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Marcia Naomi BergerHero worship makes me uncomfortable. I am an extremely minor public figure, except among certain family members and friends who inflate my fame as author of Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love. As a marriage expert, I sense that many people who have heard of me think I must be a perfect marriage ...
Views: 1641 - CATHARTIC INTEGRATION THERAPY - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Luciamo Tascia De DeynCATHARTIC INTEGRATION THERAPY Healing one's past to live well one's present CIT is a primal process that can bring rapid results. It has been developed by Luciamo Tascia De Deyn a Belgian psychologist. Origin of illnesses and regression Renown therapists (Sigmund Freud and Alice Miller ...
Views: 1639 - Avatar Psychology and Mental Anatomy: Exploring the Mental World of Eternity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesThe Mental Sun of Eternity Nothing can be more familiar to human beings than the mental world of eternity. The moment we are born and take our first breath, our conscious life begins. We become “aware” as a human being, that we are a human being. Our mental apparatus is all set to function ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Independence from Burnout - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonBURNOUT can be described as an erosion of the soul, a feeling that regardless of what a person does, they cannot make a difference in their workplace. Burnout is often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, a loss of motivation, and a sense of mismatch between what is being required and what ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - A Peaceful Future - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Suzanne ScarrowEmotional Freedom, Australia A Peaceful Future You can look forward to a peaceful future! A future without emotional pain! A future where you are in charge of your emotions, rather than being controlled by negative emotions! A future where you are free of anger! A future where you are ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - Meaning of Creation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCNext, we come to the forms of Spirit, which forms we call matter. But what is matter? Science tells us that matter is eternal and indestructible; that, at first, it is an invisible cosmic stuff; and that it gradually takes form through some law working within it. The worlds were formed by ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - A Real-Life Phenomenon to Help You Succeed As a Writer - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Lesley VosWhen you are a creative person who writes, you perfectly know what a writer's block is. Moreover, you know dozens of tricks and tactics to deal with it. Struggling to come up with fresh and non-trivial ideas for new stories, articles, or blog posts, you research hundreds of websites and books to ...
Views: 1632 - Stress at Work - Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Rashmi TaskerFew people who work for a living today will disagree that stress in the workplace is one of life’s major problems. However, whilst ‘stress at work’ is an almost universal complaint amongst today’s workforce, it is worth bearing in mind that the exact nature of workplace stress can vary from ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Deserving - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaOne of the most difficult layers for us to resolve is the one related to self-love. What is self-love? It is the ability to view who you are with unconditional compassion and acceptance. I’ve mentioned this before, and it is worth mentioning this again: anytime we are trying to “fix” something ...
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