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***4 Techniques to Bust Your Fears NOW!***Dealing With Stress and Anxiety the Nutritious Way- Social Anxiety Disorder Effects and Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Kevin DineWhat is a difference between social anxiety disorder and normal anxiety attacks? Well, social anxiety disorder prevents the victim to have a good social lifestyle. When these people are surrounded by people, especially strangers, they will experience an unreasonable and intense fear. The thought ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Social Anxiety Disorder – A Disaster For Your Social Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Kevin DinePeople who are suffering from social anxiety is always a pessimistic type. They are not looking forward to find a new friend or go for any social events or community gathering. It is because they have a difficult time to expressing their own opinion and feeling. Due to their pessimistic nature, ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Social Anxiety Symptoms And Three Ways of Treating Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheSocial anxiety is what some of us are really struggling with. We are really trying our best to overcome it. Let me tell you that the first impression you make matters a lot and as such being anxious around people may end up becoming a very bad image to do away with for a very long period of ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Social Anxiety Treatment – How To Choose The Right One? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Kevin DineIt is pretty easy for one to mix up with shyness and social anxiety. Unlike shyness, the social anxiety disorder can interfere with your life much more deeply and prevent you to enjoy your social life. This disorder has become a huge problem for many people today. Because of this, I am going to ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Social Phobia Treatment With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Andrej SosicSocial phobia is a disorder that has impacted way too many lives. People who suffer from social phobia are not living their lives the way they could. They are missing out on some of the best moments that could have happened to them. That is the reason why they need help as soon as ...
Views: 2581(1 vote) - Social phobia, an anxiety disorder. - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Petar DugzYou are going out, you constantly need an opinion on how you look, whether it is okay to go, what you should say if you are to talk, whether you fit in with the crowd or just whether you are an embarrassment. If you experience such self conscious behavior, you probably suffer from social phobia ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Some Simple Techniques to Assuage Tension From Stress - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora MorrowThe normal state of the human mind and body is that of total health and relaxation. This is not the abnormal state. It is healthy. People in their normal state are not constantly operating under tension and anxiety. Chronic (ongoing) stress, which is caused by worry, negative thoughts, and ...
Views: 2743(2 votes) - Sometimes In Life We Can See The Good Through Our Tears - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am sitting next to my mum holding her hand, just as I have been doing for the last thirty days. They have just turned off the life support; I watched her dying breath as it escaped her tiny body. She had gone to hospital with lower back pain, a complaint that should never have caused the loss ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Sound Therapy For Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Jane Maati SmithYou may understand, anxiety is a part of the instinctive "fight or flight" reaction, anxiety is the body's natural response to danger. Anxiety is not always a bad thing; anxiety can keep us focused, alert, motivate us to action, and to find solutions to our problems. But if anxiety is ...
Views: 3019(1 vote) - Springtime Renewal - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Dr. Jenny C. YipFor many, Spring is a time for renewal and revitalization. Just as in nature, rebirth and renewal are a standard part of life; we all can benefit from this period of new growth. In fact, the Renewed Freedom Center was created specifically with this intention in mind… to help anxiety sufferers ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Start Stopping Panic Attacks That Occur Nocturnally - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Nathan TylerNight panic attacks are spontaneous and terrifying experiences that can happen to people with an anxiety disorder, especially panic disorder. If you are asleep, stopping panic attacks is obviously very difficult as you have no control over them. But there are some simple steps you can take to ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Mark ShepardIn order to stop anxiety and panic attacks you have to consider what anxiety and panic really are and what they are not. Anxiety is NOT a mental illness. Anxiety is a normal human process of thinking about what you do not want to have happen. It's "worst case scenario thinking" at it's worst. ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Stop Living in Constant Fear - Get Rid of Your Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Thesie CortezFear is a basic human emotion that serves as a warning for us to be careful and to be alert in the face of danger. Fear motivates us to be prepared to survive dangers or fearful situations and it should not paralyze us. If fear is paralyzing you and making your life miserable, it is not normal. ...
Views: 4545(1 vote) - Stop The Lies!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Rita HickmanOne of my least favorite words in the English language is “just”. Uttered by well-meaning people (me included) it implies an easy answer to a complex situation. Whether you’re trying solve a work or personal issue, everyone seems to have the right answer. It’s as if having a problem is somehow a ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Stopping Panic Attacks For Good Without Having To Depend On Medication - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Craig DavidsonTaking action straight away is going to help you start stopping panic attacks sooner rather than later. You may already know that they can be extremely frightening and need to be treated before they escalate into something more serious. Stopping panic attacks and general anxiety can be achieved ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Strategies for Reducing Deadline Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraAs a project manager, deadlines are both your friend and your enemy. Deadlines keep you focused, and help even the most organized PM (and anyone working on the project) on task towards its completion. But deadlines are also the enemy, because the closer you come to the deadline without the ...
Views: 6156(1 vote) - Stress : The natural Born Killer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Joel SaldanhaOur bodies are meant to function like well oiled machines. The human body has the most complex anatomy of any living species. However, with the hustle and bustle of the chaotic society we live in, the most common and potentially fatal condition we fall prey to is that of stress. The ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - Stress And Commotion Can Cause Anxiety - Learning To Relax And Meditate May Help You Calm Down - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Wally BrownHave you heard of the flight or fight response? If so then you know this happens when people become over-stressed in their lives. Your brain thinks that you are in a real danger, which is usually caused by being in a situation that is just producing anxiety within your body. It is this faulty ...
Views: 2950(1 vote) - Stress and Locus of Control - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Dr Ed FeracoMany of us hear the word stress all the time but often ignore the signs and symptoms in ourselves which can have a debilitating effect on our health, with our relationships, in our occupation, and in general. There are many things in life that can either “cause” or influence the level of stress ...
Views: 2444(2 votes) - 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: 1647(1 vote) - Stress Free While Doing An Activity And Of Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksOver the years I've learned to observe my body and mind when practicing yoga and meditating daily. This has helped me to be aware of how my body feels and to see if the thoughts that I'm thinking are helping my energy level. In this article I'm going to explain to you how I worked on being ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Stress less from the inside out - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Brooke MustermanI have been reading various articles on dealing with anxiety; All well intentioned, and providing good advice, but is it the right advice? Simply saying to not worry and be more content does little to help me. I know that’s what I need to do. It just makes me all the more frustrated when I ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Stress, Burnout and Exhaustion: Self-Help Energy Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDImagine that your body's capacity to cope is like a bucket. The bucket represents your strength, your immune system, and your resistance to the stresses of life. Each time you put yourself under stress, it fills the bucket a little bit. Perhaps you are having a difficult time working with a new ...
Views: 2119(1 vote) - Stress, Burnout, Life Purpose and a Message From Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDToday's world is very stressful. We put ourselves under pressure on a daily basis, at work, at home, at school, and that pressure is never released. Day after day, year after year, the stress ramps up, putting more and more strain on our minds and bodies until one day things simply fall apart: ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Stress: Seven Different Ways it Can Affect Men - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Derek WhitneyPeople of both genders suffer from stress. While it brings out the caring side in women, men tend to get more aggressive when they are dealing with stress. Since stress sends distress signals to the body, all the long term functions and needs are ignored to take care of immediate body ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Stressed Out: How Test Anxiety Can Get You an A+ - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2017 from Usama MalikWe’ve all been there – sitting in our rooms, trying to consume as much information as our brains can handle, thinking: “What if I screw up? What if I make the dumbest mistake ever? What if I spoil the answer sheet, and will have to ask for a new one?” Anxiety for the testing process has been ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Stressing Out Over the Meaning of Your Doodle? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Karen PasqualucciDoodle meaning: An insight into the ‘art’ of doodling Before we go on to discuss the significance of doodle meaning (and its ties to stress), consider this: Are you among the millions of people who suffer from stress due to the frantic pace of daily living? Are you juggling your ...
Views: 1956(1 vote) - Subconscious and Superconsciousness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew FlaxmanIt’s essential to be able to distinguish the difference between our subconscious experiences and our superconscious experiences. Subconscious experiences are related to the physical body whereas superconscious experiences consist of sense-free thinking. For example the concept of “circle” has no ...
Views: 2838(2 votes) - Symptoms And Treatment To Cure Anxiety And Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Brenda StewartOne of the current issues facing a growing proportion of the population are anxiety and panic attacks. Also even today you can't find a specific treatment to cure anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety and panic manifest as a sudden access of fear is a very powerful emotional state characterized ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Take Back Your Time: How to Reduce Overwhelm in a Few Minutes a Day - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurResearch shows that re-thinking how you use the small moments of extra time in your day might be better for you (and less expensive) than taking a big vacation. Recently I spoke with Jenny, a client of mine who is a working mom, who said, “I need time for myself, but there isn't enough time in ...
Views: 2074(4 votes) - Talk With Someone About Your Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tim GrayLearning how to deal with extreme emotions such as anxiety, anger, fear, sadness, and many more, is very important in preventing relapse. Here is an excerpt from my book Handling Stress and Anxiety. Talking with someone else about our feelings is a fundamental need we have as humans. We ...
Views: 1876(2 votes) - Teenage Anger - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeen anger takes many forms. It may be expressed as indignation and resentment, or rage and fury. It is the expression of teenage anger — the behavior — that we see. Some teens may repress their anger and withdraw; others may be more defiant and destroy property. They will continue their ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - Teens Suffering from Anxiety Disorder- What Parents Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraYoung people or teens are prone to anxiety due to pressures at school. Teens suffering from anxiety are those who are dealing with stress during exams, school activities, pressure from peers and dating or relationship problems. About 13 for every 100 children and teens experience some form of ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Teens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity Impaired Judgment Puts Teens at Risk Teens who drink are more likely to participate in dangerous sexual behavior for a variety of reasons. Help them understand the risks. Alcohol use and sexual behavior are a common but perilous combination for ...
Views: 2414(2 votes) - Ten instant ‘pick-me-ups’ - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Louise Presley-TurnerLife is sometimes like a roller coaster. Ups and downs, with a few hairy bends thrown in for good measure. Not all days are nirvana and life can drag us down from time-to-time. It’s OK to have down days, we all have them and always will. Experiencing the whole array of emotions we’re born with ...
Views: 2751(1 vote) - Ten Steps to Deal With An Impossible Ex: Help My Ex is Manipulating My Children - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from sherrie campbellDealing with divorce is never easy. In fact it is probably amongst the most stressful and grueling experiences one can go through. When we get married we start off with a tremendous amount of hope and expectation. Intellectually we know it will take work but it is truly impossible to really ...
Views: 6020(2 votes) - The 2 a.m. Anxiety Wake Up Call - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from C.J. Mackey2:30 a.m. on the dot, as though an alarm has just gone off by my bedside, my eyes fly open and my heart races. I haven't had a bad dream, and noises haven't drifted into my unconsciousness. I am simply wide awake from the anxious thoughts that circulate through my mind. It will be hours before I ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - The Aftermath Of Child Molestation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Nathan DanielsWhen I was six years old, I became a victim of child molestation. The atrocious acts continued for close to a year, before my mother discovered the horrible secret and put an end to the nightmare... or so I thought. Let me tell you how, for most of my adult life, I've continued to allow myself ...
Views: 2742(1 vote) - The Answer to Human Suffering, Part One: Life With a Lost Heart - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Glenn BergerEveryone has problems. People everywhere, and for all time, have been searching for an answer to the great mystery of human folly and self-inflicted suffering. As a psychotherapist, people come to me to provide them with some wisdom, knowledge, expertise and direction on how to find their way ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - The battle within us - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Staying Positive - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Mika MaddelaDo you know someone who seems to always have a smile on their face and life just seem to be going their way? They smile to life, and life smiles back. Why no matter how horrid their day is going they’ll live by the motto that “tomorrow will be a better day”? It is positive thinking which helps ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - The Biggest Cause of Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Darlene LancerAnxiety is apprehension of experiencing fear in the future. The danger feared isn’t imminent and may not even be known or realistic. In contrast, fear is an emotional and physical reaction to a present, known threat. Anxiety is typically characterized by obsessive worry and an inability to ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - The crutch we depend on - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - The Difficulties of Living with Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from David HamiltonIf you are someone that suffers from social phobia, you already know how difficult it is to overcome it. You desperately want to connect with people, make new friends and have normal social interactions, but the intense fear and anxiety of being around people, fear of being judged and insidious ...
Views: 2856(1 vote) - The Effects and Treatment of Sleep Deprivation - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauSleep deprivation is considered by most people as a simple problem that will not cause any damage to the body and that can be treated by sleeping in when they have the time. However, it is actually more than that, for it has effects that can be detrimental to your health. For the body to ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - The Experience of Stress and anxiety from Getting Propranolol for the Blood pressure level - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Mathew LawsonWhilst Propranolol Stress and anxiety just isn't straight detailed among the numerous side effects which can be experienced by getting Propranolol for blood pressure levels, it's feasible for Propranolol Stress and anxiety might be easily gone through by someone encountering the many other ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - The Impact of Bullying - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesWho is Likely to Become a Bully? Bullying can have a wide-ranging impact on teens - from victims, to those who witness bullying, to the bullies themselves - and affect each one well into adulthood. Bullying can lead teenagers to feel tense, anxious, and afraid. It can affect their ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - The legacy we leave behind us in our journey - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhen we make the empowered decision to take back control of our lives, there is another hard fact that we need to face up to. While going through the trauma that engulfed our life’s for so many years, there is always going to be a fall out. Mine was the peace and protection I thought I had ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - The Mental Health Miracles In Asian Culture - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Dennis SimsekLiving in places like Bali and Singapore had a big effect on my belief system (to say the least). Being in the presence of people in the asian culture has taught me that in many ways, western medicine and society got it wrong. How you ask? Simply put, because drug free 'miracles' in regards to ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - 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 ...
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