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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Anxiety And Depression After Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nathan TylerOn the morning following a night of binge drinking, it's not uncommon to be in a mild state of anxiety and depression. Many people drink alcohol completely unaware that it's a depressant and not a stimulant as most people would think. 3 out of 10 of teens engage in binge drinking once a week. ...
Views: 10558(2 votes) - Anxiety and Panic Will Stop You In Your Tracks... - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Julie Taylor...if you let them. A very common issue is suffering from anxiety and panic and generally feeling scared stiff. This means that the thoughts of living your life to its fullest are out-shadowed by the thoughts of terrible things that could happen to you if you did try those things. For ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Anxiety and the Insular Cortex: A Budding Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Bill WhiteI wrote an article just yesterday summarizing a bit of research by Dr. Jack Nitschke at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Nitschke’s work focused upon the role of the element of uncertainty in intensifying reactions to disturbing events, as well as increasing overall levels of anxiety. ...
Views: 2947(1 vote) - Anxiety Disorder Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Terry DixonAnxiety disorder symptoms give us insight into how anxiety disorders develop. Stemming from experiences, anxiety/panic and learning, these symptoms can be expressed physically, behaviourally and psychologically. Many of them occur across all anxiety disorders reinforcing the belief that these ...
Views: 1251(3 votes) - Anxiety Disorders and Survival - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Terry DixonGeneralized anxiety, anxiety attacks and panic attacks, OCD, PTSD and even depression - all of these problems involve fear, anxiety and panic. And fear, anxiety and panic are all about one thing: survival. It is the main drive of every living thing – to survive and reproduce (so that our ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Anxiety on the Rise - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelI'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic. We have become scared to live. Anxiety, according to the Report ...
Views: 2404(3 votes) - Anxiety On The Road? Panic Attacks Help - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Nathan TylerPanic attacks help is essential for those that have had attacks on the road and continue to drive in fear. There are those who are terrified of driving and find it hard to get into a car even as a passenger. Each person may have their reason for fearing to drive. Being involved in a car crash or ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - Anxiety Therapy Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongGeneral Anxiety Disorder is a very common condition that affects many of us at some time in our lives. At any one time it is estimated that over 10 million people in the US suffer from some form of GAD. Many are actively seeking treatment through medication or some form of psychotherapy, either ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Anxiety Therapy: Is It Time to See the Doctor? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious. In fact, it’s one of the body’s best defenses. Just imagine the primitive tribes of long ago. Anxiety allowed them to hunt and to watch out for predators and enemies, as well as gave them the mechanism to ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Anxiety- Watchout for these Signs to Protect your Loved Ones! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from Grant DonovanWith changes in lifestyle, anxiety has crept into our lives along with higher levels of stress. Anxiety might no seem so bad to people who do not suffer from it. However, it has a not so pleasant impact on people who live with it on a regular basis. Not only does it negatively affect people ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Are Fears Or Phobias Making Your Life A Misery? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kay PattersonThe first thing to recognise is that fear is normal. There are many things that generate appropriate feelings of fear within us all. Some part of us recognizes danger and reacts accordingly. These feelings get us to avoid unreasonable risks and motivate us to change things. Sometimes however, ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - Are We Safe In Our Homes? - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAfter battling the freeways on the way home from work we breathe a sigh of relief when we step into our homes. Most of us know that outdoor air pollution can damage our health, but what we don’t know is that indoor air may be even more harmful. Levels of indoor air pollution can be from two ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Exasperated by the World Economic Affairs? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDing Dong the Wild Rich is banging his head... Rattling & Rolling with his bed sheets flying and bed bugs crying. His head begins to feel like lead He states, "How do we survive the world climate this date?" Wild Rich has been led astray, recoiling further into his head. But wait...it ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Are You Following Your Thoughts? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Amy FurbeeEveryday our minds take us on a long and winding road through lots of different ideas, thoughts and emotions. Only problem is that you can't always believe your thoughts. When that negative self-talk starts it's really so difficult to realize how we are damaging ourselves over and over ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Aromatherapy May Reduce Anxiety Before Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraDoctors and scientists have long known about a link between mental and physical health, especially when it comes to stress and recovery. That is why doctors and nurses try to reduce the stress of a patient experiences before surgery. The more relaxed a patient is before the surgery, the less ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - Beat Panic and Anxiety with The Linden Method - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Mike SandersonThe Linden Method was created by Charles Linden to cure himself of the severe panic and anxiety that he had suffered since his childhood. In addition to anxiety and panic attacks Charles also suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and agoraphobia. He discovered that they all had the ...
Views: 2888(3 votes) - Belonging - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Matt DaviesWhen you start to dig into the research on human behaviour you see how much ‘a sense of belonging’ factors on so many levels of who we are. Belonging to a family, a group of friends, a football team, a church or a business shapes how we feel about ourselves and others. My Irish mother said ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Best-Selling Self Help Book Uncovers Factors Prompting Drug Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAbuse of Street drugs and powerful prescription drugs has been all over headlines, reportedly creating mental and physical repercussions which millions around the world have discovered can be avoided through the principles contained in L. Ron Hubbard’s best-selling self-help book ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - Boosting Confidence - How Do You Quit Feeling Shy And Undervalued? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsBoosting confidence comprises a theme that is definitely part of one's ability to realize even if you don't have complete knowledge of it. On the exterior, for a few individuals the goal of achieving greater self-esteem and decisive forcefulness can sound like impossibility, or even just a ...
Views: 2985(1 vote) - Breaking Fear's Hold of the Future - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Arlene HarderA GUIDED IMAGERY SCRIPT: Uncover memories that can help you deal with the fear of the future and that drain you of energy by having you worry about things that may never happen. This piece is designed to help you uncover memories that can counteract the fear of what might happen tomorrow, ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Breaking the Anxiety Trance - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Michael KnowlesRemember the little poem about the man who wasn't there? As I was walking up the stair I met a man who wasn't there. He wasn't there again today I wish, I wish he'd go away. -- William Hughes Mearns What a wonderful description of anxious thinking. An anxious ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Breaking the Worry Cycle - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2003 from Steve JonesSuppose someone invited you to spend time today clasping the positive and negative terminals of your car battery – just for the pain of it. Just so you can feel the jolt and watch the shower of sparks. I doubt there would be many takers. The shock would ruin your day, and possibly your battery. ...
Views: 5259(2 votes) - Causes of Panic Disorders - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Andrew HunterBefore you can understand what causes anxiety attacks, you first have to know that there are a lot of different reasons why someone might get an anxiety disorder. One person's trigger might not do anything to another person, but there are a few things that have been known to increase the odds of ...
Views: 4839(1 vote) - Changing Fear into Excitement - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from Ted SchreddFear scares people. That’s what it’s supposed to do; it’s just a matter of how much and how often do we really need to be scared? Basically, there are two kinds of fear. Real fear allows you to save your butt in challenging situations (like being chased by a predator or facing imminent danger). ...
Views: 9494(1 vote) - Choosing Faith over Fear - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Jackie GartmanI admit it: I am a worrier... I learned it from my father, who learned it from his mother and so on and so forth. Worrying has become habitual; my default mode. I mostly worry about being late. I’m sure this has to do with the fact that my mother was always extremely tardy when picking me up ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Common Anxiety Disorders: What are the Symptoms? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Kevin RileyThe most common psychiatric illness that affects children and adults is anxiety disorder. Some people are at significantly greater risk for developing one or more of these disorders. These risks include inherited genes, life events, brain chemistry and personality. Approximately 40 million ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Common Types of Panic Attack Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Andrew HunterMany people have found relief for panic attacks through therapy. Since every person and their situation is different, the time frame the treatment can take to show improvement can differ greatly. Sometimes you may need to wait a few months before you can begin to notice any ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Conquer Toxic Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWhen we think of the holidays we smile with nostalgic visions of celebrations, roasting chestnuts, caroling, crackling fires, happy Cleaver-like families, and everything we asked for under the 'ol Christmas tree. As much as the holidays bring love, holiday cheer, & family gatherings so do the ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - Controlling Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nathan TylerAn easy way in controlling panic attacks is by practicing slow and deep breathing exercises. By making slight adjustments to your composure, it can influence your wellbeing and emotions. The concentration of stress hormones and adrenaline increases as a person has an panic attack. A sufferer may ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Coping With Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Leah FriedmanFor many people the winter is far less a time of peace and goodwill and far more a time when the hassles of hectic Christmas shopping, over-crowded stores, storms, gray skies, and sometimes a heightened sense of loneliness all can greatly increase stress and chance of illness. Winter, for ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - Coping With Long Term Stress - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane RealDo you feel like you are always under a lot of stress? Many of us feel as if we are always worried and pressured, but we are so used to feeling stressed that we take it for granted. Many of us feel stressed because of too little money, and too many urgent things to do, and not enough time ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Cure For Panic Attacks Using Self Help Anxiety Release Methods - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonThe experience of panic attack is so terrible that it jolts not only the physical existence of a person, but also proves to be destructive as it drains you psychologically. Several techniques are being used over the world as cure for panic attacks; however, studies reveal that it is very ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - Cures for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Chris DonkerHaving a Panic Attack is one of the scariest things you can go through. You're not in actual danger, but it feels like you're going to die. Doctors say that there are no cures for panic attacks.. But is that actually true? Just because your doctor says there are no cures for panic attacks, ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Curing Needle Phobia - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonSome people are really comfortable around needles, whilst others are overcome by a burning desire to run away to another planet when faced with the spectacle of a needle. You can also be perfectly ok with needles in one context and yet not at all comfortable when that needle is encountered in a ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Dealing with Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gabriel NatanIt's almost 3 a.m.in the morning and you are in bed for hours, but you still can't get to fall asleep. There are so many worries spinning in your head that you just can't get rid of them. It's about the problems in your job or the monthly bills that are not paid, the children's breakfast or your ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Dealing With Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonIf you suffer from anxiety & panic attacks, clearly understand that you are not alone! You’re not even one in a million. In America, it is estimated that almost 5% of the population suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. This figure corresponds across the western world making it one of the ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Dealing with Mother-in-law Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Your mother-in-law’s in town! However, instead of being all excited about it, you freeze and go on a panic mode. What is happening? Well, you are showing the signs of in-law anxiety. You do not want your anxiety attacks to lead to family ...
Views: 5737(1 vote) - Dealing With Recession Panic: The Science of Physical Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring the economic recession, there are and will be many moments of panic. When stocks are in free fall and the world seems to be falling apart, there is widespread panic that makes the market even worse. Now, in the middle of one of the worst recessions ever, we will also have to face the ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Depression To Expression: From Hard to Fluid Bodies and Closed to Open Voices - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Elisa LodgeChronically depressed? I’m certain you’ve tried everything you could find and nothing seems to work. I’d like to offer you a simple, low cost, non-toxic approach that has worked well for my students and I believe it just might work for you too. Like the lotus growing in the mud, I used my ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - Difference Between Panic Attacks and Normal Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Yee LindaAccording to Handbook of emotions, "anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering stimulus" , so "anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to stress". However, it is important to remember that a panic attack is a discrete, contained episode of ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Do Anti-Anxiety Medications Really Live Up As Cures For Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nathan TylerAlthough anxiety medication and antidepressants are often marketed as cures for panic attacks, research disapproves their effectiveness. The two commonly prescribed medications are benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Generally, patients may find that antidepressants require time to work. ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Do You Compare Yourself to Other People? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Steven BurnsOne of the most intriguing patterns that most people do at some stage is to look at someone else, (usually someone who they think is wonderful, good looking and successful) compare them to themselves and start listing all the reasons why they are better than them and why there is no point in ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Do You Suffer From Anxiety? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Michale Anderson-SmithWe all experience stress and anxiety in our lives. With work, family and all the demands that society places on us, we all tend to have more pressure on us than we care to deal with. Anxiety is quite normal. We all have fears and insecurities about things that worry us in life. The problem is ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Do You Suffer from Depression, Anxiety or Social Anxiety? Here's What Might Be Preventing the Healing. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Piercarla GarusiFeeling anxious, socially anxious, stressed, depressed can be extremely painful and limiting to our life. It might cause us not to feel comfortable in ourselves, not to be ourselves or live our values, not to do what we would like, not to have the job we would like, not to live the life we would ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - Do You Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Doug HartDo you know anyone who suffers from social anxiety disorder? If you aren’t sure what it is, it’s a fear or apprehension of being around other people. This can be a debilitating thing for some folks, and even cause outright panic attacks in others. Mostly it causes people to become solitary and ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Dave ShieldsIn the "Anxiety Disorders" section of the manual entitled "Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV," which is used for the diagnosis of mental health conditions, there are 12 anxiety diagnoses covered. The fifth, and what may appear to be a soft diagnosis, is Social Phobia (Social Anxiety ...
Views: 3253(1 vote) - Educational Planning for a Student with Autism: Bring on the Visuals! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Jennifer KruminsBring on the Visuals! For an individual who thrives on order and routine, our world is a scary place! Humans interact at record breaking speeds; everything we do is high speed, instant and ever changing. Even our homes and classrooms tend to be quickly moving people from one activity to the ...
Views: 3488(2 votes) - Essential Tips To Stop Anxiety And Panic Attacks Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Velma MerrickPanic attacks are more common in the sense, it happens to everyone regardless of their age. These attacks can be the worst thing that can occur to a person, but it's important to keep in mind that these attacks are never fatal or harmful. Nonetheless, it is always safe and good to learn how to ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Exactly How Are Anxiety Attacks and Depression Associated - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzJust how Are Anxiety Attacks And Depression Associated? Anxiety attacks are when the entire body reacts towards stress. Generally the stress is something that happens to the individual that is experiencing the attack. A lot of times, the anxiety will be brought on by depression. Depression ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - Experiencing Life Balance Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganWe have all heard the collective lament, ‘My career is not exciting anymore. I don’t feel energized to go into my shop or my office. I don’t even have enthusiasm for the student’s sports activities at the high school. I used to love being involved in those games and the play offs. What’s ...
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