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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- The Sunday Night Ritual: From Sickening to Sweet - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kelly RomirowskyWhat is Sunday night like in your house? Do you spend it trying to pretend tomorrow isn’t Monday? Do you make an endless to do list for the coming week? Do you get a stomachache just thinking about tomorrow? Do you pace your house because you can’t fall asleep? Or do you stay up until you’re ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - The Timetable of Transitions - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sheryl PaulTransitions, like grief, have their own timetable. Despite one's best efforts to rush along the difficult feelings and anxious thoughts, each person will traverse the terrain of transitions according to their own internal needs and rhythm. While major life transitions like getting married or ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - The Various Levels of Anxiety - Tips for Curing Severe Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Jerry CooperAs an ex-anxiety sufferer I'm often quite surprised at the way anxiety is rarely expressed in it's various forms, or at least, that the different levels often seem to get lumped together into one category. While I understand that anxiety occurs in various ways, and to some extent each variation ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - Thinking Positive Thoughts About Your Anxious Child: Avoiding Four Common Negative Beliefs. - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Christopher McCarthyGregory's father, Ken wore the face of a parent exhausted from the repetitive behavioral problems stemming from his child's anxiety. Gregory struggled with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which caused him to resist change, transition, and requests that made him feel out of control. Just last ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - Three Helpful Tips for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Andrew HunterPanic attacks are a fairly common problem in our society. These panic disorders can vary from fears and phobias to OCD and other neuroses. So what are a few helpful hints for panic attacks that will help keep the problem under control? You might be having a panic attack if you experience a ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Three Quick Skills for Using Your Right Brain - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Genie Laborde3 Quick Skills for Using Your Right Brain SKILL 1. The Power of Images The Right Brain loves images. All you need to do to tap into your magical Right Brain is to focus your attention on your communication partner or some sight around you. As long as you remain aware of this visual ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - Tips for Travelers Afraid of Flying - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterIn this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. We could be traveling to another city for a business meeting or escaping for a well-deserved vacation, air travel is here to stay. Many people these days are fearful of flying or must endure an intense phobia and anxiety about air ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Tips On How To Stop A Panic Attack While Flying - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Nathan TylerControlling your breath is an useful technique in how to stop a panic attack when flying. However there are other steps to help reduce the chances of one happening. Those that have a fear of flight travel usually have dreaded thoughts about airplanes, such as extreme turbulence and crashes. ...
Views: 4472(1 vote) - Tips to Deal with Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonAnxiety is a chronic condition that needs to be handled meticulously with precision. What started off initially as anxiety disorder soon intensified leading to anxiety and panic attacks and drove everyone in a tizzy. Although, people affected from anxiety considers this as a prevalent problem ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips for Self Harm Help For Parents - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodPart of self harm help is knowing that being close to individuals who self harm like cutting or burning themselves makes coping really tough and sometimes hard to comprehend. Take note that the reasons why people cut themselves vary from person to person and come in several forms. It is really ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Two Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWe know that once Thanksgiving is over, we will be having an increase in our stress. This yearly event, when the demands for our time, energy, money, and other resources increase exponentially, and our stress levels rises accordingly, is lovingly known as "the holidays". And each year, we just ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Uncertainty and fear, tips to get a grip! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Joan HangarterIf you are suffering from increased anxiety and stress, move over. You are not alone. Statistics are showing that almost 85 % of Americans are feeling anxious. It should not come as a surprise that sales of anti-depressants are up. That’s the bad news. None of us has the power to personally ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Vision Board and Health - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Judith Fine-SarchielliHave you ever turned on your computer and -- nothing! nada! Zero. Panic, because I make my living on the computer. So I call my computer expert and he appears at 10:00 a.m. Many calls to his supervisors throughout the day, with no solution. He promises to stay until the situation is resolved. I ...
Views: 3884(3 votes) - Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anxiety Medication - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhen bedtime becomes a time of worry, coping with panic attacks can be especially difficult. Thoughts of dread and worry about going to bed only aggravate attacks and make them more likely to occur. It can be extremely hard not to fall into this cycle of fear especially when a person has ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - Ways of Treating Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Andrew HunterIt is not uncommon to find people across the world from all walks of life with social anxiety problems. Most of these people don't know they have an problem and never seek social anxiety treatments, and they must hid their affliction. Many of them have even given up on trying to ease their ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - 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: 1823(1 vote) - What Do You Have? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from August FrancisMany of the saints of God are having difficulty and being fought by the enemy. This is not unusual because, if you are doing the will of the Lord, the enemy will not be your friend. Some are being fought more than others and some, seemingly heavier than others. I ask us all to be in prayer ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - What does stress do to us? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue Heldenbrand· Stress can affect so many different parts of our bodies, from our muscles and tissues to our blood vessels and organs · It speeds up heart rate and respiration, affects our sleep · Stress raises blood pressure and body temperature · It can interfere with metabolism, appetite and digestion ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - What Is it Like to Have Anxiety Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)The word anxiety comes from the Latin, anxietas or anxius and is defined as the abnormal apprehension of some imaginary or real thing often accompanied by increased pulse, sweating and tremors. Obviously it is natural and healthy to have some momentary anxiety about some real dangers. However, ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - What would Barbie Do---How to love more than just your body - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Rita SchulteLet’s face it Barbie is a cultural icon. There aren’t too many people who are known on a first-name only basis. She’s in the category with Elvis, Beyoncé, and Oprah. To make matters worse—she’s perfect. She’s 54 years old and super sexy. She has a perfect body, perfect hair, and a perfect ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - Where to Go to Treat Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ross CormackA person is likely to become extremely fearful after experiencing a panic attack. Often, the individual feels as though he is dying, thinking that he is having a heart attack since his chest is tight and his heart is pounding out of control. Sometimes, the bowels can act erratically and cause ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - 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: 1845(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: 1830(2 votes) - Why Do People With Low Self-Esteem Suffer From Fear and Anxiety? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Evelyn YeoThe person with low self-esteem has typically experienced emotional abuse in the form of malicious teasing, sarcasm, unfair judgments and criticism during his growing years. Being constantly made to feel shame, guilt and unworthiness for behaving differently from what others want, he has ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Why Long Term Stress Is So Damaging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Royane RealToday many of us are facing a lot of physical and emotional stress. When we don’t have good ways to deal with all this stress, it can end up hurting us in many ways, physical and mental. If we live with too much stress for too long, it can start to overwhelm us mentally and too much stress can ...
Views: 1487(3 votes) - Wipe Away Immediately - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen I was younger and couldn’t go to sleep at night, my dad told me when he couldn’t sleep he would close his eyes and imagine a big black chalk board. And every time something was written or drawn on that chalk board, he would quickly get his eraser and erase it so he could focus on nothing. ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Yoga and Meditation - How Can You Prevent Stress at Work? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoIn these difficult times, it's getting harder and harder to cope with on the job challenges. The stress we take with us to the job, and the stress we get when we're at the workplace from employers, managers and workers are all on the rise. We all feel it! The question is, "What are you to do ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Yoga and Meditation - How Can You Prevent Work Related Stress ? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoFollow these simply stress reduction techniques to improve you work day. Plan Regular Breaks. Plan short breaks during the day. Take a moment to stretch out, take several deep breaths, get up and take a short walk. Finally make sure to take a moment in reflective thought, and to apply the ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - You're Not Suicidal, Homicidal, or Crazy... - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Bill WhiteYou’re visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You’re walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can’t help but wonder what ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Your Friend is Has Anxiety Attacks - What You Should Do - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Andrew HunterDo you imagine somebody in your life is experiencing a panic disorder? Would you like to learn how to help someone with panic attacks? It is actually possible that the individual themselves won't even understand they've got a problem, nevertheless the preferred thing to do is to study ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - How to Overcome Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Mike SandersonAgoraphobia is the fear of being in places or situations from which it would be difficult, impossible or embarrassing to escape. This fear will often result in severe anxiety as well as panic attacks. It can rule the lives of those who suffer from it as they will often avoid places and ...
Views: 2978(5 votes) - Life's a Breeze. And I have some land in The Bahamas for you. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Bill WhiteLife is difficult. But, do I really need to tell you that? Or maybe I should ask, "What would any of us really expect?" You know, so many in my line of work preach all things harmony and homeostasis. And not that I find anything wrong with that; I simply question how realistic it is. Not to ...
Views: 1386(4 votes) - ONLINE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION THERAPY FOR OVERCOMING STRESS & ANXIETY - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Peter StrongThe single major cause of emotional suffering and stress in our lives comes from the accumulated habitual emotional reactions to life events that we acquire through unconscious learning. We become victims of recurrent negative thoughts and patterns of emotional reactivity that operate ...
Views: 1986(12 votes) - ***Should I Consult a Therapist? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. When you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Professional counselors and ...
Views: 1081(3 votes) - How To Overcome Fear of Swimming - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere are very few people who do not like watching the natural movements of the ocean. It is a vista which is always moving and ever changing, presenting to the viewer an amazing cacophony of colors. Blues, greens, turquoise and grey all mix and blend together in this wonderful body of endless ...
Views: 2005(3 votes) - Several Types of Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzEvery person feels anxious from time to time. Most of us might feel anxious about taking a test, going to the physician or any other situation in which many of us feel uneasy. For a lot of people, nevertheless, they cannot manage their anxiety, and they end up having a entirely blown anxiety ...
Views: 1557(3 votes) - "Back To School" Brings Students "Back To Stress" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Leah FriedmanMany students over the summer enjoyed a relatively leisurely few months. Soon they will again begin their schooling season and many already have. Unfortunately, instead of experiencing a purely focused learning environment, many students' stress levels will ramp up quickly. It's that time of ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - *** Solution Focused Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Garrett CoanMost types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding explanations, exploring wishes and dreams, setting goals, and gaining clarity. Every therapist has unique ways of working with clients, based on his or her personality, training, and views of how people change. A ...
Views: 4392(2 votes) - ***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: 1821(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanWorrying is a very common source of stress and waste of energy. All of us have times when we worry, and some people rarely have times when they don't worry! Whether you are an occasional worrier, or a worry addict, learning how to worry less is an excellent investment in your life. Here are ...
Views: 1880(4 votes) - Cure My Anxiety? - Meditation is the Gateway to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jonathan RoachHow can I cure my annxiety? Anxiety is very much an individual experience, and can be caused by a wide variety of physical complaints and life situations. It is of course quite normal and even necessary for our survival to be anxious in a frightening situation, but when continual and excessive ...
Views: 2104(2 votes) - How to Get Rid of a Negative Emotion - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Stephanie GoddardWhat we resist, persists. As humans, we naturally want to avoid pain, and that includes our feelings. Trying to push the emotions away, or using substances like food or alcohol, work for a little while. Then the emotion is worse than ever. While understandable, this simply doesn't work. ...
Views: 1740(6 votes) - How to Tell if Anxiety is Legitimate - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Reid PetersonDo you ever get the feeling that what your anxious about has little or nothing to do with what is actually happening? Many of us do, and it happens a lot. Anxiety is a concern or worry about past and/or future events, which is detrimental to being in the moment. The real question is: how ...
Views: 2319(2 votes) - Hypnosis Cures Fear of Hospitals - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonOur instinct for survival is always our primary instinct. Anything which threatens our very survival instinctively triggers fear. The anxiety response of "fight or flight" is hard wired in every human being. We all have this safety mechanism, this fuse, and when it is triggered a complex ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - Overcome Shyness When Talking To Girls - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2015 from Chris ChandraYou know it... That moment where you see that girl and you want to go talk to her. Maybe it's in school, maybe it's at work, maybe it's at the gym.... Who cares where it is! You just want to go talk to her and get her to like you. Right? But the problem is you're too shy to do ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - The 3 Biggest Myths About Panic Attacks – And How They’re Preventing You From Finding A Cure - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cynthia GoransonIt’s hard to describe a panic attack to someone who hasn’t lived through one, isn’t it? I mean, you can describe the physical symptoms – the pounding heart, the sweating, the shaking and inability to catch your breath. But you can’t really express the terror, the utter feeling of helplessness ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - 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: 1819(2 votes) - 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: 1687(3 votes) - Stress Management & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantA lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water? " Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. "If ...
Views: 2679(6 votes) - Where Social Fear really comes from... - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsThe origins of Social Anxiety, shyness and fear have often been the subject of debate. Where does it really come from? A person’s genetic make-up, bad parenting, a chemical imbalance or learning and experiencing. If you have done any research on the subject you will find that among experts ...
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