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Anxiety
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to have a support group. Talking about your feelings with a friend, your family, or any person you can trust will help sort out your negative thoughts. But there are times when expressing your feelings is not an option; to some, it could even be their main source of anxiety. READ MORE…
When Scarlett Johansson talked about her anxiety, she claimed that red carpet events are her triggers. As soon as she gets on the red carpet, she flops sweat and her heart races. She also avoided Broadway for years due to overpowering performance anxiety, commonly known as “stage fright.” For someone as amazingly gorgeous as her, you would probably think, “no way!” Shouldn’t beautiful and successful women be confident in their own skins? READ MORE…
To control your anxiety, you have to make sure that you are not suffering from other medical conditions masquerading as a panic attack or intense fear. We previously discussed the challenges of treating anxiety disorders because of medical mimics. READ MORE…
Anxiety, in general, is a normal part of life. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable in some of our interactions with other people. All of us may experience occasional palpitations, sweating, or butterflies in the stomach during job interviews, class presentations, and performing in public. It’s a whole new ball game if you have a social anxiety disorder (SAD)—formerly referred to as social phobia—the third most common psychiatric disorder after depression and substance abuse. READ MORE…
The bad news is you probably won’t get rid of your anxiety. The good news is you can cope with it and live a satisfying life. The mental health industry is brimming with self-help books, wellness spas, and countless products that promise to treat your mental health issues: from essential oils to Himalayan salt lamps and organic relaxation tea. While there’s no harm in trying these products (after substantial research, of course), your own expectations could eventually harm your psyche. READ MORE…
The suffering of people with anxiety disorders is very real and serious. The suffering of the people who live with them and love them is often overlooked. When your loved one has anxiety, it can be both tiring and frustrating. READ MORE…
There is still no definitive cure for anxiety, but there are ways to overcome it. The principal goal of anxiety treatments is not to get rid of fears, worries, or nervousness but to enhance your ability to tolerate your anxious thoughts. Anxiety is both helpful and destructive; though we have been preconditioned to view it as a monster, it is actually an “alarm” or a wake-up call. It forces you to stop and examine yourself or your surroundings. READ MORE…
Anxious patients, with or without the guidance of medical practitioners, often formulate their own methods in reducing their anxiety. Many of these people have been prescribed various anti-anxiety medications or antidepressants in the past with little to no help. Perhaps they really don’t need pharmacologic treatment or they just haven’t explored the right therapy for them. READ MORE…
Cannabis (marijuana) is one of the oldest known medication for a multitude of illnesses throughout history, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s did we begin to recognize its effect on the brain and behavior. The oral intake of cannabis to treat anxiety was already widespread in pre-modern India before the Americans and Europeans realized the medical and social possibilities of cannabis as a narcotic and a stimulant—similar to coffee and tobacco. READ MORE…
Anxiety is a multifactorial disorder. Like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis, it is not caused by a single genetic aberration, rather by an interplay of different risk factors, such as a recent traumatic event, childhood experiences, medications, and family history. You can get chicken pox when you are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus. READ MORE…
Many of us think of anxiety as an emotion; when we say we are feeling anxious we are describing feelings of worry, nervousness, and intolerable concern or apprehension. But anxiety disorders can also have pronounced physical manifestations that disrupt a person’s life. In people with anxiety disorder, their worries and fears are so severe that they are unable to live normally. READ MORE…
Anxiety is a protective mechanism meant to keep us out of danger. Our worries or fears are based on what we perceive as dangerous. Human minds were hard-wired to use fear, anxiety, and stress to help take action in the face of impending danger. We protect ourselves from threats by avoiding what we fear, but this becomes counterproductive if our perception of a threat is distorted. READ MORE…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder can be a lifelong problem, especially if the sufferer is not receiving appropriate intervention. The disorder was first identified in soldiers, but it does not only affect veterans and combat troops. It takes hold of anyone who either experienced or witnessed a traumatic, shocking, or horrifying event…READ MORE…
A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reported that about 17% of veterans who were deployed in an active combat role to Iraq and Afghanistan exhibited symptoms associated with PTSD. This suggests that PTSD in the military has increased in the last 10 years…READ MORE…
A flashback is a type of intrusive thought that often occurs in PTSD. It is a memory from a trauma that makes you feel like you are right back in the past. Simply put, when you are having flashbacks, you feel and act as if the past traumatic experience is happening again. You may panic, feel out of breath, be awaken from sleep, or feel like you’ve lost control…READ MORE…
PTSD triggers or trauma reminders are cues, often harmless, that somehow reminds us of the traumatic event. These triggers are present in the environment and can bring back memories of the trauma and illicit intrusions against our will. We’ve talked about how our brain creates associations between the original trauma and certain stimuli here. The associations may be subtle or obvious and can branch out to other stimuli that are not even related to the trauma…READ MORE…
The invisible wounds of PTSD affect the rest of society. Sufferers are mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, and friends and coworkers; they live and work with us. Supporting someone with PTSD is a tough job. A person scarred by trauma can appear cold, uncaring, and irritable. They can lash out without a warning or push others away…READ NOW…
PTSD can hurt. It does not only affect your mind and behavior; it affects your body as well. A wide range of diseases and conditions—things like headaches, ulcers, allergies, and heart problems—are caused or made worse by PTSD, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. Most PTSD sufferers have chronic anxiety, which is strongly linked to heart diseases. Anxiety also suppresses the function of your immune system, making you susceptible to developing infections…READ NOW…
PTSD is a complex disorder. No one knows why two individuals subjected to the same situation can have different reactions—with one coming out of the experience unscathed and the other developing post-traumatic stress disorder. Decades after the introduction of PTSD in the DSM-III, there is still no definitive answer to what causes PTSD. Researchers believe there is no single answer. As with all mental health disorders, there are different factors involved in the development of PTSD…READ MORE…
PTSD is the acronym of the debilitating mental health disorder called Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The term first appeared in the medical classification of diseases in 1980. In the first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-I) in 1952, the proposed diagnosis for people with a similar presentation was “gross stress reaction.”…READ MORE…
Complex PTSD (CPTSD), also known as complex trauma disorder, is a more severe form of post-traumatic stress disorder. It can occur when a person suffers repeated traumas, especially if these stressful events occur in childhood and involve despicable acts by others such as sexual assault or torture by a close family member. Some of the most common causes of complex PTSD include:…READ MORE…
Some people develop PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder following a shocking, dangerous, or life-threatening event. It is common for people to feel afraid during or after the event or be traumatized by it, but most people will heal naturally as their symptoms lessen in intensity over time. However, some individuals will experience emotional challenges that persist long after the event has taken place…READ MORE…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or life-threatening event such as military combat, sexual abuse, natural disasters, or unexpected loss of a loved one. A person with PTSD has persistent intense reactions to reminders of the trauma and often exhibit anxiety, disturbed sleep, altered mood and cognition, hypervigilance and sense of imminent danger…READ MORE…
McClleland is a female American journalist who developed PTSD after shadowing a woman who has been brutally assaulted in the earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The diagnosis was a shock to McClleland who thought PTSD was only for soldiers. But it was more than just a case of stereotyping. PTSD has long been associated with military personnel. Television and films usually present a person with PTSD as a combat veteran. While it does affect our war veterans, it doesn’t let civilians off the hook. In fact…READ MORE…
Depression and Panic Attack
Does life seem to be a struggle for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated much of the time? Do you wish you could experience something better? Fortunately, you can enjoy the exciting life you deserve.
Success is available to you despite challenging circumstances. It’s important to remember, also, that your self-worth is not defined by your circumstances.
What holds you back?…READ MORE…
Does clutter or dirt around the house nag at you mentally, adding item after item to your to-do list? Have you ever noticed how much more relaxed you feel when you come home to a tidy house?
Although there are those who believe that having a neat home isn’t one of the more important aspects of life, the reality is that your spirits can be lifted by having a certain amount of order in the house. And cleanliness matters, too.
If you’d like to see your mood improve, there are simple ways to do it without ever leaving your house!
To lift your spirits and feel like your home is your sanctuary,…READ MORE…
If you ask a group of people who’ve suffered from clinical depression to define the illness, you’ll hear a variety of answers. Depression is a very personal experience that millions of people all over the world experience.
Different people manifest different symptoms, but one thing is certain: depression is a difficult illness that can destroy your life if left unresolved.
Many people with depression describe it as a sense of despair that engulfs everything they do and everything they feel.
If you think being depressed is akin to feeling sad because your favorite team just lost the championship game,…READ MORE…
It can be difficult to do anything with your normal passion and excitement if you are feeling anxious. Anxiety can squelch your motivation and control your life – if you let it.
If you have experienced an anxiety attack, you may be fearful of having another one, but living in such fear means you are living in a state of perpetual anxiety. This can happen just because you are afraid of the anxiety itself!
Those who have never experienced an anxiety attack or high levels of anxiety cannot understand how hard this cycle can be to break….READ MORE…
Wherever I go, I bring a smile with me because joy is part of who I am. I am happy because I choose to see life through appreciative eyes. I focus on my blessings so I can be happy with my life.
There is nothing more beautiful than a smiling face. Regardless of the circumstances I encounter, the joy that is within me is reflected through my actions. Happiness is an attitude, and it is up to me.
If I want to be surrounded by positive people,…READ MORE…
I am an individual created for a grand purpose. I am the only one in this world who can do what I am called to do.
There are people who love me more than they are able to express. My family, my friends, and my colleagues think the world of me. Even if we fail to see eye to eye at times, they still have great respect for me.
Even when I feel overlooked by others, I am still valuable. Many people notice my work,…READ MORE…
Life is an amazing gift. From the miracle of conception to the mystery of the ever after, life is truly divine.
I am in charge of my life and I can choose what kind of life I lead. It is up to me and only me to make my life whatever I want it to be.
My life is an adventure. I choose to see my life as an exciting journey filled with highs and lows. The ups and downs of life are more fascinating than a Broadway play. The excitement of real life is incomparable….READ MORE…
When a loved one has passed on, the next group of holidays can be painful, sad, and scary. But your loved one would’ve wanted you to be happy and joyful, smiling as you remember the good times you shared. To work toward that peaceful feeling, find a way to celebrate your loved one’s life this holiday season.
The great memories you had with that person can be a place to start. Pictures are always good,…READ HERE…
Whether the loss of a loved one is expected or sudden, it remains one of the most difficult challenges to overcome in life. It’s hard to cope with the inevitable flood of emotions.
The truth is that your loved one wouldn’t want you to grieve forever. The best honor and dedication would be to lead the rest of your life in a happy and healthy manner. This is why it’s a good idea to cope with your loss after an appropriate amount of grieving time.
Consider the following tips for coping with loss:…READ MORE…
I achieve my greatest potential when I allow myself to have a clear mind. Removing anxious thoughts gives me the opportunity to focus on what is ahead. Unexpected situations arise at work, but I avoid feeling uneasy about resolving them. I know that my experience is sound and serves as a guide for decision making. Embracing self-confidence relieves me of anxiety. I constantly tell myself that I am capable. This mantra gives me…READ ONLY…
How to Free Yourself from Anxiety
Anxiety and worry can take over your life if you allow it to. Whether we like it or not, constant stress and worry can physically make us sick. The good news is that there are ways to help alleviate anxiety.
The first step is to figure out exactly what you’re stressing about. Is it something you can change? Is it something you have no control over? By determining the root of your anxiety, you can better understand how you can overcome it.
For example,…READ MORE…
If you feel anxious from time to time, that’s completely normal. When anxiety becomes overwhelming, you may be tempted to seek solace in prescription medication, alcohol, or drugs. These methods, though, inherently bring problems of their own.
The good news is you can get through anxious moments on your own without mind-altering drugs. Your worries can be transformed into peace with simple, natural strategies. One of these techniques is using prayer and meditation.
Which is Better: Prayer or Meditation?
The answer is simple:…READ MORE…
Train Your Brain for Success
Module- 1
What does success really mean to you? It’s important to clarify your thoughts, goals and desires before you can achieve success! You can’t work towards something passionately when you aren’t sure what the end result will be…READ MORE
Thinking Your Way to Success
Success begins with the mindset, and to build the most effective mindset, it’s important to understand what success means to you. You’ve completed the process of designing your own definition of success. Let’s move forward with training your mind to help you reach that success.
8 Ways a Positive Attitude Enhances Success
Now that you know how to direct your thoughts in a more positive direction, you’re beginning to develop a mindset that welcomes success and supports your goals. This lesson will demonstrate the value of a positive mental attitude. A positive mental attitude avoids…READ MORE
In the last lesson, you learned about the importance of a positive mindset and used gratitude as one way to affect your mindset in a positive way. However, a positive attitude can be more challenging to maintain on some days than on others. You can maintain…READ MORE
You’re now better able to weather adversity and keep your head up. Knowing the value of your mindset and the use of positive thinking has made your mindset even stronger. Winners have a different mindset than the rest of the population. By adopting a similar mindset,…READ MORE
With your winning mindset, you’re ready for anything now. Did you complete the assignment of investigating your favorite famous, successful people? One of the important aspects of success is having high expectations for yourself. The more you expect of yourself, the…READ MORE
Having high expectations for yourself raises your success ceiling. With a higher ceiling, you’ve created the possibility of greater levels of success. But are you comfortable with success? That might seem like an odd question, but a hidden…READ MORE
You have some understanding of ways in which you sabotage your efforts. When you’re uncomfortable with the idea of being successful, you’re getting in your own way. That discomfort is the result of fear. The most common…READ MORE
The first step to becoming successful at work and in life is to develop an effective mindset. Your mindset is the foundation from which everything else evolves. Without the proper mindset, all of your efforts will be affected negatively.
Your thoughts, attitudes,…READ MORE
Module-2
You’ve established an impressive success brain mindset with the first module. The next step is to aggressively deal with any limiting beliefs you may have. These are like anchors that you drag along with you. They sap your motivation and…READ MORE
In the last lesson, we examined how excuses are justifications for remaining stuck in your current circumstances. The excuses you use are a form of limiting belief. You’ll soon have a high-level understanding of how your various limiting beliefs impact your attitude,…READ MORE
Did you complete the exercise on identifying your unachieved goals? Was it uncomfortable? Good! Discomfort is a sign that you’re doing something that can make a difference. Though you have begun the process of discovering your limiting beliefs, we’re going to…READ MORE
How many limiting beliefs did you discover in just one area of your life? Identifying limiting beliefs isn’t fun, but now you’re going to learn how to get rid of them for good. Eliminating a limiting belief is challenging, but doable. You’ve been carrying many of them for years.
Remember, where…READ MORE
Hopefully, your limiting beliefs are becoming a thing of the past. The 7-step process in the previous lesson is effective if applied consistently. Old beliefs can be stubborn, so decide to be even more stubborn!
In this lesson,…READ MORE
Limiting beliefs really do put our lives in a stranglehold. They can lead us to believe that we have limited options to deal with our challenges or that we’re limited in doing new things. These beliefs have profound…READ MORE