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Feeling 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:1390
I’ve written about how we can get stressed over what might happen, when we jump to conclusions. Here I’d like to focus on one variant of this situation, the one in which we can almost forecast what is going to happen when someone reacts to what we say or do and, as a result, we stop ourselves ... Views:2108
Just like there are a myriad of different symptoms of stress, there are likewise a myriad of different ways we as human beings have learned to deal with or “cope” with stress. As I’ve thought about it, I’ve come up with four major categories of stress mangement strategies. The first three ... Views:1535
Stress comes in countless forms, and for many, is a constant, nagging companion that weighs us down, blinding us to the brilliant beauty all around us, sapping our strength and energy, and leaving us feeling tired, frustrated, anxious and dull. Stress keeps us from fully enjoying the present, ... Views:1043
Worry pretends to be necessary, but serves no useful purpose. -- Eckhart Tolle
OK, I know things are very "hairy" out there. We are standing in the midst of a perfect storm. The world financial markets have plummeted; our economy is near collapse, life savings and home equities have ... Views:1528
My house is old. Not old compared to my friend’s house in England that was built in the 1600’s, but old for Los Angeles. My house was built in 1927. Much of the house we have restored and kept just as it was in the 20’s. We have the original built-in ironing board complete with built-in swinging ... Views:685
Do you battle with negative thoughts or just can't turn off the dialogue in your head? Do you find yourself having conversations with people who aren't even there? Many people suffer from compulsive and negative thinking, but you can learn to stop these voices in your head by creating a mental ... Views:1923
The secret benefits of Guided Meditation are the subtle effects that happen quietly in the background without your conscious awareness.
The first term I will introduce is Homeostasis. (Just read it slowly and that is how it is meant to sound)
Homeostasis is when the different systems of ... Views:2197
If you suffer from phobias, anxiety or PTSD you will be only too aware of the misery the conditions create. They leave us worn and depleted and they steal the quality of our lives. Often people are housebound because they fear going out and possibly being confronted with potentially threatening ... Views:1939
A Panic Attack can be very frightening, but it may help to remember that it no more than a sequence of bodily reactions to a perceived threat. Panic occurs when adrenaline is released into the blood stream and our bodies prepare for fight or flight. The symptoms are often disproportionate to the ... Views:2554
There are 3 main ways to deal with stress: (1) eliminate, decrease, or spread out the stressors (causes of stress) in your life (2) change your attitudes and perceptions of stressful events or situations in your life (3) use healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable stress in your ... Views:1163
Yesterday I was interviewed by a news anchor and was asked the question, how do you prepare for change if you don’t know what change is coming? I pondered this question, (not because I didn’t have an answer) but I had so many answers that I didn’t know how to put them inside a sound bite for ... Views:686
There was an article in my local paper last week about the relationship between stress and weight gain. The gist of the article was that during the current economic crisis many people who are stressed about their financial situation turn to food as a way to cope.
Medical experts know that ... Views:1431
Have you ever gone outside at night and looked up at the moon and stars and realized just how small you really are? It’s almost a feeling of insignificance but it’s not related to low self-esteem. This realization, this feeling of being small, immediately diminishes our self-importance leaving ... Views:1758
In order to start to eliminate your panic, it's critical for you to be aware of what causes panic attacks. When you know what causes a panic attack, you can be prepared and alert to the signs and symptoms. Awareness is the first step to devising any kind of change, for if you are not aware, then ... Views:1997
Panic and Anxiety Disorder are the most debilitating of conditions, and when they persist for long periods they inhibit the sufferer and steal the quality of our lives. Panic occurs when adrenaline is released into the bloodstream to prepare the body for fight or flight. This is of course quite ... Views:1341
The act of Public Speaking is feared by the majority of the population even more so that death itself, so major studies have revealed! It is however a fear worth defeating and a skill worth mastering if you can, as to do so will boost your confidence tremendously and enhance greatly your career ... Views:2004
It's essential for you to be acquainted with the generally recognized medical meaning of panic and panic attacks. You want to be sure you use the most efficient, safe and fast panic attack treatment available!
What Is A Panic Attack?
Panic is a severe form of anxiety, which recurs, for no ... Views:1859
Stress. It happens to everyone at some time or another. We get stressed about our work, our relationships, our finances, kids, health and homes. I’ve yet to meet anyone who leads a completely charmed life and never experiences any stress. However, in the last six months, I’ve seen the stress ... Views:1324
Anxiety Therapy - Medication
In order to permanently overcome an anxiety condition, it is vital that the core of the disorder is addressed in a targeted, supportive and seamless process of recovery. The core of anxiety disorder is stored and perpetuated in the amygdala, the 'anxiety control ... Views:4312
Do 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:2056
Anxiety! It has power. It has the power to stop you cold, in your tracks, as you freeze in your attempt to move forward in your life. Your anxiety gets in the way of you being, doing and having what you want in life.
What is anxiety? The dictionary will tell you that anxiety is a sense of ... Views:1012
If 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:1655
During 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:686
"I can have a really great day, but when I wake up the next morning I feel anxious. Sometimes the better day I've had, the more anxious I am the next morning. I can't figure it out."
I hear this over and over from my clients. What is happening here?
The Tyranny of the Ego Wounded ... Views:6978
As we look back in time, we learn that "The Devil" (without name, everyone can imagine it by him/her self) "The great-One" had cleft hoofs, devil-fork, horns and red or black eyes with a look thats kill! The Great-One visited where ever it wanted, did what ever it wanted and its playground after ... Views:1111
"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. When you act out of fear, you create what you fear. All of my clients have been praised and admired for their talent. You'd think that they have plenty of self-confidence ... Views:1070
I frequently a lot of misunderstanding in my practice about what a "mental illness" is. For instance, many clients are under the impression that experiencing "mood swings" means they have Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder is much, much more serious than simple "mood swings" and involves the ... Views:1393
Tim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Work Week" has posted some interesting stats on his blog about work and American life.
63% of all employees want to work less, up from 46% in 1992.
26% of adult Americans report being on the verge of a serious nervous breakdown.
40% of workers describe ... Views:1362
Working with a lot of clients who are struggling with trauma and histories of abuse, anxiety and insomnia are constant problems. Many people have been prescribed medications such as Ambien, Sereoquel or one of the other mood stabilizers for sleep. Many of these medications have been found to ... Views:994
Anxiety can be a living hell, but you do not have to be powerless in this situation, and there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself today. I am a staff support office with a major international employer and I have worked with many hundreds of anxiety sufferers, and without ... Views:1390
I write a Tuesday column for the Huffington Post. In my most recent column about “Why rational thinking is not all it’s cracked up to be?” a reader commented that my example of a paranoid client was not a good one as paranoia is not rational. I did not say that it was, but used it in the ... Views:3232
In my role as Staff Support Officer for one of the largest UK employers for over 15 years, I have offered help, support, and resources to countless individuals suffering from this debilitating and inhibiting condition. Anxiety takes many forms and occurs for a multitude of reasons, but in ... Views:1171
Well-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic. What's worse is that this also woefully misguided Inner Critic loves to be right ... Views:1341
“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilburn Sell
You were born with a magnificent gift. You came into this ... Views:926
Anxiety is more than just a feeling. As a product of the body's fight-or-flight response, anxiety involves a wide range of physical symptoms. Because of the numerous physical symptoms, anxiety sufferers often mistake their disorder for a medical illness. You may have visited many doctors and ... Views:1549
Tom (not his real name) could not believe what had just happened! For the fourth time in two years, he had been hit again; each time the car had been on his left side. The first time, he was hit when he attempted to merge into traffic from an on-ramp; others happened in an intersection, in a ... Views:7378
Richard, not his real name, was anxious to photograph the deer that he had been tracking all morning. The boulder nearby looked like the perfect place where he could scan the field. That thought was the last he remembered. With one misstep, he felt himself tumbling over the rock and dropping ... Views:1214
In my thirty plus years of working with people in Indianapolis Indiana, struggles with anxiety have come up most often in therapy sessions. Most people that I see are anxious about a variety of issues. They may ask themselves the following questions for the future:
Will I have enough money?
Is ... Views:930
Evan exploded. His one-year-old son had dropped cereal on the floor for the third time. Usually, Evan has lots of tolerance when his son dropped things, but today he had none. He knew his reaction was over the top for something relatively minor. Later, when he thought about his reaction he ... Views:1415
If prayer is an intention that we announce to the universe in order to create a desired outcome, then our every thought is a prayer. This includes thoughts of worry as well as of hope. All thoughts are subtle creative energy. Some thoughts are more focused or repeated more often, gathering ... Views:890
The age in which we live is full of stressors that can build and trigger a slew of negative emotions. Anxiety and frustration are everywhere in today’s society and the way in which we choose to deal with them can have a profound impact on our lives. What we choose to do with our pain is up to ... Views:1636
Spending an entire day at an airport dealing with one flight delay after another was once a nightmare for me. I have since learned to look for the gift in every experience. My recent, and much anticipated, trip to Italy began with such an unexpected day. Instead of pouting thinking my entire ... Views:1471
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Anxiety. Anxiety is distress or uneasiness, often overwhelming, of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. There are numerous therapeutic and psychological ways to ease anxiety and panic. Garrett Coan is the Official Guide to ... Views:1371
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs ... Views:1311
If anxiety is something that bothers you enough to do something about, try meditation. Meditation has a lasting impact on calming the mind down. The all consuming “chatter” that anxiety creates will dissipate, allowing you to feel and be more relaxed.
Most of us know this already but our ... Views:1164
The best method for educating yourself on how to cure panic attacks is using natural means as a cure for panic because it's safer than consuming prescription drugs that produce unwanted side effects. Many completely natural methods for panic have been tried and tested on patients in different ... Views:1087
If you have a problem, any problem at all, you need a solution and a solution is the answer to your problem, right? To find the answer to anything, you have to do what? You have to ask the (___?___). The more glaring the problem, the more impactful the insight/answer to the question can be. The ... Views:1177
Meditation and Thinking
Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s.
Meditation is a form of self ... Views:2030
Anxiety attacks can be debilitating and all-consuming for many of those who suffer from them. Whether you are affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder or one of the many other forms of the disorder, you may have investigated the option of using ... Views:1018