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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Top 10 Feelings And Signs Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Dennis SimsekFor many years anxiety was viewed by people as some sort of a weakness in character. They attributed this state of mind and body to the weakness of will. The basic recommendation for battling anxiety was just to gather up one’s will and go on with life, as if nothing was really happening inside ...
Views: 3939 - Veterans, PTSD, and Nervous Breakdowns - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany people make light of nervous breakdowns, often using the term in a joking and over-exaggerative manner. However, nervous breakdowns, although not officially referred to as a medical condition, are still very serious, as they signal several underlying mental issues which must be ...
Views: 3081 - An In-Depth Look on Military Suicide Statistics - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatBy now, the public has become more aware of the startling number of daily military suicides—roughly 22 veterans a day are taking their own lives after they are discharged from service. However, the exact cause of (at the least the majority of) these suicides is unfortunately unknown. ...
Views: 1713 - 10 Simple Steps To Develop More Patience In Your Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoHow Posted By Joel Simms Over the years I have been asked many times by many people how I remain calm and patient in situations where others become agitated, frightened, frustrated and angry. My answer has been, “I have learned to be patient by learning a range of skills that anyone can ...
Views: 2692(2 votes) - Anxious About Anxiety - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversIf you have never suffered from excessive anxiety, then it may be difficult to empathize with someone who has. Anxious people may seem to be worried about nothing of substance, so it’s tempting to disregard the problem. But the fact is, anxiety—including post-traumatic stress disorder, ...
Views: 1227 - Is It Time to See a Therapist? - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversAbout one in four Americans is affected by a mental disorder in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. How many of those seek help from a mental health professional? Not nearly enough. So quite a few people suffer who might not have to if they sought help. But how ...
Views: 1156 - PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMillions of Americans every year find themselves plagued by a variety of anxiety disorders that potentially affect every facet of their daily lives. Some of these anxiety disorders surround specific incidents in life, like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder involves anxiety after an individual ...
Views: 1226 - 7 Tips for Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Mandy GatlinMany people struggle with feeling obligated, guilty, burdened, trapped and or heavy. It feels as though they are walking around with a huge sack of rocks on their back. The truth of the matter is, you are always changing. The universe around you is always changing and if you are going to keep up ...
Views: 1550 - How to Handle Discouragement - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeAt some moments in our lives, we feel depressed or “low” from something that happened to us. We might suffer a defeat on the sporting field. We may lose a friend or spouse. At some juncture, we may grieve our circumstance in a hopeless job or situation. When the world contrives against ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - 3 Important Reasons To Consider Alternatives To Anxiety Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Dennis SimsekOK let's get one thing straight here, I simply have nothing against therapy for anxiety. BUT, saying that i'll still never be able to get back the THOUSANDS of dollars I spent on anxiety therapy during my 6 year battle with anxiety disorders. But you're reading this article because you want the ...
Views: 1772 - The A, B, C's Of Dealing With Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAnxiety is an uncomfortable state of inner havoc; it is often accompanied by nervous behavior. These tips on dealing with anxiety will be helpful for you to manage your fears: You need to get rid of all anxiety inducing foods and/or drinks from your diet. You may be facing having to deal with ...
Views: 1631 - Three methods to stop worrying - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Your mother worried if you didn’t come home on time. She fretted about the house “worried sick” that something happened to you. When you popped into the door, she said, “Where were you? I was worried to death that something happened to you.” “Hi mom,” you said. “I ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Top 10 Greatest Anxiety Fighting Foods On The Planet - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Dennis SimsekIsn't diet a confusing thing? Add the fact that people who suffer from chronic anxiety and panic disorder have difficulty getting through a day filled with over worry and panic, and you've got a person stuck in constant confusion and frustration on how to deal with their anxiety. Many ...
Views: 1821 - Fear of Heights – Story of a Rock Climber - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurJoe was afraid of heights. He could have just avoided heights, as many people do. The trouble was he also loved them. Joe was a rock climber. It’s surprising how many rock climbers are afraid of heights. It takes them longer than other climbers to learn new techniques or get used to new ...
Views: 1812 - ***The Truth About Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Charles LindenFor well over a decade I have been helping tens of thousands of anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD and OCD sufferers to eliminate their conditions permanently. Yes, I did say permanently, because, contrary to popular belief, they can be eliminated 100%! So how do I cure, so called, mental ...
Views: 4038(1 vote) - How To Stop Worrying - Simple Strategies To Ease A Troubled Mind - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaIs life chucking you a few hurdles to contend with? Is your mind burdened with worrying thoughts? Life can be demanding at the best of times, and it's easy to find yourself in a never ending cycle of stress and anxiety, fueled by worry. However, burying your head in the sand will only mean ...
Views: 4253 - A Difference of Energies - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Don Neviaser,A Difference of Energies Happiness is an ecstatic state of mind, and natural byproduct of positive experiences and attitudes, with the effects on your mind, body and life varying in impact and duration. Positive experiences are enjoyable on their own accord and are further enhanced by the ...
Views: 1491 - MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND MALARKEY - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from James Mapes‘A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.’ -Groucho Marx, comedian If I guaranteed you would lower your anxiety, calm your mind, renew, recharge, think more clearly, reduce your fear response and enhance your creativity – just by investing two five-minute ...
Views: 1647 - The Myth of Perfection - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloSometimes, in life, we become anxious in trying to have everything work out perfectly. We often seek the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect spouse, the perfect car etc. The truth is there is no such "country" by that name. For one to experience real joy, everything does not have to be ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Finding Inspiration - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloFinding what inspires you to become self actualized can greatly reduce anxiety. Inspiration can be found everywhere if one looks for it. It can be found in a baby's playful gurgling, a running brook, a floating cloud and the list goes on. There is literally no end to inspiration in the world ...
Views: 1010 - Heal Your Memories, and it Will Reduce Your Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2014 from Frank HealyAnxiety is often caused by the lingering effects of negative memories. In this article, you will be given tools to help you identify which memories are unresolved and how you can use simple thinking tools to heal your anxiety. Anxiety takes many forms. It can be a panic attack where you feel ...
Views: 2106 - Empowering You to Empower Yourself – Melissa Heisler on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Melissa HeislerEmpowerment means the power of choice. Empowerment is about courage. It is the belief that we are in control of our experience. Empowerment is not about labeling good or bad, but about actively choosing what makes us happy in each and every moment. The journey to empowerment and great health is ...
Views: 1388 - What To Do If You Have It All But Are Still Anxious Or Depressed - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyWhen I counsel people with depression and anxiety, they often say that they don't understand why they feel depressed or anxious. People who have a good job, a good loving family, and enough money get confused over their feelings. Consequentially they don't get any sympathy from their friends or ...
Views: 3109 - A Different Perspective On Victimhood - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyYou hear it all the time. Someone gets angry and dissatisfied with someone else and the person whom they are upset with is the victim. Here is an important question. Why would someone who is happy and content want to abuse another? It just does not make sense. Let's take some less serious ...
Views: 1860 - How to Survive the Rest of This Winter - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyPeople throughout much of the United States will remember the winter of 2013-2014. You have recent memories of shoveling snow, driving through ice, snow, and slush, staying home with the kids when they had a day off, and worrying about the safety of people you know. Those of you who do not live ...
Views: 1755 - Anxiety: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anxiety is just one of many emotions that one can experience throughout their life and without too many problems arising, it can also be something that ends up being completely out of control. It is then not just another emotion that one can experience; it is something that can end up ...
Views: 2642 - 3 Reasons Why I Think Anxiety Therapy Sucks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Dennis SimsekMany people over the years have asked me a question that I feel I should address in one of my posts, and that question is what do I think about therapy. Well, in a nutshell I think that psychotherapy is a complete waste of time and money, due to the length of time it takes to see any kind of ...
Views: 2214 - Days that Will Live in Infamy – “Anxiety Anniversaries” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor people who have endured serious trauma, the concept of anniversaries isn’t so special. “Anxiety anniversaries” act as psychological bookmarks in a person’s memory that takes them back to a specific traumatic incident that occurred during a certain time of year. Both the APA and the U.S, ...
Views: 909 - The Keys To Stopping Dating Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAll of us date for different reasons. Sometimes theses reasons are unknown to our conscious mind. With application of thought and reflection, we can find out what we want from our dating partner and once we know what we want we can begin breaking down the walls of shyness. Reasons come ...
Views: 1326 - Instructions And Script For Your Own Personal Relaxation Audio Tape To Stop Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2014 from Dennis SimsekMaking your own personal relaxation audio can be effective in helping you practice and master many of the relaxation techniques and methods you've learned so far. This particular script includes relaxed breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and suggestion. Preparing Your ...
Views: 1549 - Anxiety-Free New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety Free New Year’s Resolutions The new year is only a day old, and my client Wendy is looking at her list of resolutions. They’re the things she’s focused on every January for the past three years – more exercise, better eating habits, more accomplishment at work, more patience with her ...
Views: 1405 - Which Of These 3 Obsessive Behaviors Are Keeping Your Panic And Anxiety Alive? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekThere are three obsessive behaviors that you are likely to be engaging in that is impeding your healing process and stopping you from enjoying a stress-free life. Recognizing these barriers can be a great first step toward getting rid of the problems that go with being too stressed. The first ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - An Inspiring Story Of A Pro Athlete Who Overcame An Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekOne glorious day, a small miracle happened. It was at a professional tennis tournament in Turkey that I was about to play in. I was in the qualifying draw and playing against someone who was ranked much higher than me. He was also bigger, hit the ball harder, played smarter, and was much younger ...
Views: 1879 - Here's How You Will Know When You've Overcome An Anxiety Disorder Completely - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAt the end of your life, I want you to be able to look back and marvel at the way you handled your anxiety disorder. I don't want you to look back and think 'what if'? This path you are heading down may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but it is the path that you must take. Take it now, take ...
Views: 1579 - Is Ending Your Anxiety Disorder Naturally Your New Years Resolution? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Dennis SimsekWhat a crazy year for me, I started The Anxious Athlete with the hopes of helping people through their anxiety which is now looking like an epidemic of some sorts. I still remember the day I walked out of my home after spending 31 days locked up due to my Agoraphobia, that was some day... I ...
Views: 1414 - 7 Steps To Manage Your Stress Better That Will Save Your Life Today - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStress kills. Maybe not directly but it is definitely one of the leading causes of ailments and diseases worldwide. There are many stress induced ailments that have great potentials of leading to early morbidity or, at the very least, make peoples live full of physical difficulties such as high ...
Views: 1443 - Anxiety Attack First Aid Kit - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt is rather simple to mistakenly take an anxiety attack for a real heart attack. In fact, most casual observers would not even know the difference between the two if they see it happening right before their eyes. The clear signs of an anxiety attack reflect the commonly known signs of a heart ...
Views: 2150 - Combatting Tech Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Dakota HandzlikTechnology has progressed leaps and bounds since the turn of the century, and with these fantastic advancements comes a new issue: tech anxiety. This is a newly developing strain of anxiety that can be traced back to high levels of technology usage, especially regarding virtual communication. ...
Views: 1114 - Facets of Personality and Dissociation - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Roni Weisberg-RossWhen we feel different than the person we are projecting to others, it can cause stress and sometimes shame. Most of us have felt that way at times, and the ability to integrate again is usually fluid. But when we feel fragmented and fake most of the time, it can be extremely painful and ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - Fatigue And Burnout. Take The Test To Find Out If You Have Both - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn today's world of downsizing and job insecurity, burnout is scary. Luckily, experts agree that you can bust out of burnout and get back to business by taking control of your situation. Getting Overwork Under Control You're working so hard that you can barely remember your own name. ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Proper Breathing And Anxiety What's The True Connection? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekBreathing properly is one of the simplest ways to drain away tension and relieve your stress. By simply changing your breathing patterns, you can rapidly induce a greater state of relaxation. If you can control the way you breath, you have a powerful tool to reduce bodily tension. Most ...
Views: 1396 - Can Water Therapy Control Feelings Of Panic And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOur ancestors kept telling us that we become what we eat; and highlighted the importance of the connection food has over the way we think which ultimately leads to the actions we take. Our diet is extremely important to our happiness as well as to the way we think, to the way we love one ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder...How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dinner time conversation went better than I expected with Robyn. I convinced her that a temporary move to Bali Indonesia could be an adventure of a lifetime, and that the trip hopefully would help me to drastically change my fearful and negative beliefs that led to my anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe Answer Was Right There I quickly realized that who I surrounded myself with I became! My environment had a massive impact on how I thought, felt and even acted. The more I hung around and practiced with better tennis players than me, the faster I improved my own tennis game. The more ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOn the 6th doctor I visited to look deeper into what these agonizing symptoms I was experiencing could be, I got some interesting advice. The advice I was given was unlike what anyone had ever told me before, and in time it showed me a natural path to overcoming my generalized anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Manage Your Stress Through These 5 Crucial Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - What Are The Real Causes For Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn today's day-to-day lifestyle, depression is a very familiar disorder. It affects every eighth man and every fourth woman (scary I know). Many of us are actually unaware of the symptoms of depression which include feelings of desperation, compulsive negative thinking, increased or decreased ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Seven Tips to Accomplishing More Every Day of Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Bill NieporteAfter complaining that I had “too little time” to do all the things that “needed to be done,” a mentor said: “You have the same amount of time per day that everyone else has…24 hours. You don’t need more time. What you need is the discipline to use the time you’ve got more wisely.” With ...
Views: 1380 - Can Neurofeedback Help Musical Performance? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurEmilia was a jazz pianist who wanted to break into the Bay Area performing scene. Her roadblock was performance anxiety. A small technical mistake would get her wondering whether anyone in the band, or the audience, noticed the mistake. The resulting physical tension made it harder to ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Reduce Holiday Stress using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffPeople often celebrate as many as three or four holidays during this time of the year. Unfortunately, each can be filled with stress wrapped in many shapes, sizes and packages that can far overshadow the potential for joy. The biggest stressor for many is having too much to do in the limited ...
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