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06th October 2009
Autism Speaks is an organization founded by grandparents of an autistic child. They provide information, support and endeavor to increase awareness of autism spectral disorders. Since 2005 they have helped thousands of parents, researchers and increased a... Read >
Author: maria smith01st October 2009
We are so much more than we know. The divine eternal spark of love, light and hope lives within us. This is true for all souls and all of us who are embodied here on the Earth, and yet so often life our daily life feels so far from this.
There are some... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
In this article I am going to list ten ways in which hypnotherapy can be an effective means for empowering people to stop smoking in a natural way. If you are considering hypnotherapy to stop smoking or weighing up the pros and cons of other methods, then... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
We have all asked ourselves this question at one time or another. There is no easy way to answer it, but rather to look deep into your own mind and try to find the answers.
It is impossible to be fully in control of your life, because we all have co... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
What is Stress?
Stress may be defined as the three-way relationship between demands on people, our feelings about those demands and our ability to cope with them. Stress is most likely to occur in situations where:
1. Demands are high.
2. The amoun... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There are so many people suffering with one form or another of a group of disorders that don’t fit neatly into any category and for which there is no one current effective treatment.
Relatively little is known about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis is a slowly progressive disease that there is no cure for. The disease attacks your joints causing pain and swelling. Even though there is no cure at this time there are several medications that are offering increased effectiveness at... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp21st September 2009
The estimated risk for rape survivors developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is 49%. The risk for those beaten or experiencing physical assault is 31.9%, whilst the risk for others who experienced sexual assault is 23.7%. Given these figures, it... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Anxiety attacks are normal body reactions – coping mechanisms – against different stressors and distressing predicaments. In other words, these are chemical, physical and emotional reactions that are elicit by fear, apprehension, or shock. These reac... Read >
Author: wbdoyle12th August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Pamela Bruner
At times, all of us wonder why we react in certain ways. You might say "I don't know why I got so upset" or "I don't know why he makes me so uncomfortable." And the answer may lie in your past.
New research is showin... Read >
Author: makeyoursuccesseasy10th August 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis is a slowly progressive disease that there is no cure for. The disease attacks your joints causing pain and swelling. Even though there is no cure at this time there are several medications that are offering increased effectiveness at... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp08th August 2009
Anxiety is a very unpleasant strong feeling built on worry. It is normal to feel nervous occasionally, but if it happens too frequently you need to look for a solution. Anxiety and panic attacks can disrupt your normal activities and lead to other health ... Read >
Author: Henry Funk01st August 2009
A vicodin withdrawal just like any withdrawal can be done in several different ways, one of which is done while the person is sleeping. This author, however, does not recommend this way as its too difficult for the individual to learn from their wrong doi... Read >
Author: medicationdetox29th July 2009
Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety related disorders including generalized anxiety and panic attacks. Episodes of anxiety and panic attacks can significantly decrease a person's quality of life as it may lead to social stigmatization and mental str... Read >
Author: D. Domm20th July 2009
There is a connection between depression and stress. If you are vulnerable to stressful events in life, you are also vulnerable to becoming depressed. Although the real connection between the two is yet to be understood, recent research points to the hipp... Read >
Author: Mercy18th July 2009
Within each of us there is a part of our character that gives us the strength to stand up in this world. The part that is often referred to resiliency giving us the ability to survive various life circumstances that are difficult to manage at times. I h... Read >
Author: CatherineVanWetter17th July 2009
From an executive coaching perspective, dealing with both negative and positive feedback is truly a significant, complex and personally difficult task to take on - whether it's being received or delivered. Typically, feedback coping mechanisms are develop... Read >
Author: Virginia Konrad29th June 2009
When Should You Seek Anxiety Attack Help From A Professional?
Anxiety is something that everyone has dealt with at one point or another. Stress builds up and sometimes it simply becomes too much. It is when you are frequently dealing with anxiety and... Read >
Author: paulmac18th May 2009
Of late, I have been acutely aware of how some folks are dealing with their stress through the various coping mechanisms or habits that they turn to when they feel threatened.
The major types of stressors that many are experiencing are their basic pri... Read >
Author: CatherineVanWetter31st March 2009
Gentle Eating - Begin your meal by closing your eyes and breathing slowly, noticing how you are feeling, Sad, Mad or glad? Locate your hunger on a scale of 1-10. One being starved and ten being stuffed. Spend 15 minutes in silence and put your fork down a... Read >
Author: petersonbran23rd March 2009
Coping daily with anger issues individually or in a family environment is stressful. Anger brings out the worst in people and causes them to act recklessly and often violently. Families break up because of anger. People are abused by individuals who have ... Read >
Author: Jake Saab13th March 2009
Tough economic times can increase emotional stress and anxiety—especially for couples. Here are some positive coping mechanisms when the going gets tough…
The economic crisis is all over the news. With the dramatic drop of over 50% in the stock m... Read >
Author: Christine Hardway17th February 2009
Stress is a normal part of life and is necessary for survival. A little stress can be a motivating force in achieving results, deadlines and outcomes both personally and professionally. Most high achievers believe that they thrive on stressful situations ... Read >
Author: Nariman Taweel09th February 2009
The Emotional Intelligence (EI) model I have worked with for over a decade depicts emotional self-awareness as the foundational competency. Building a solid base of emotional self-awareness is necessary before progressing to develop the competencies of em... Read >
Author: Byron Stock05th January 2009
Sue called in sick again. She was finding it harder and harder to get outside because she was afraid she would have another attack. The worry about losing her job was actually contributing to the panic attacks.
If you're someone who has the misfortune... Read >
Author: jamessmith03rd December 2008
It is no secret that the elderly suffer from a wide variety of maladies, with the mood disorder known as depression being one of them. Not everything that might work to alleviate depression in younger patients would work with the elderly, and not too many... Read >
Author: morningshift07th October 2008
When alcoholism hits, it’s never a pretty thing. Because alcohol is a socially acceptable substance, it’s easy to ignore addiction until it becomes severe. Then something happens. There’s an accident, an arrest, a job loss or loss of family, somethi... Read >
Author: Alex06th October 2008
Blended families, along with every other segment of the country, will likely experience the negative impact of the meltdown on Wall Street. No one is exempt from the fallout that has caused the federal government to step in with a multi-billion-dollar bai... Read >
Author: Sheena29th September 2008
Life is a stressful series of events wrapped in one package. All around us are contributing factors to add stress in our lives. Even the littlest things can add a certain amount of stress. But it doesn't matter if your life is full of stress because it is... Read >
Author: Gargi08th September 2008
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common psychological disorders that are represented as serious risk factors for almost all chronic disease. While it is normal to be anxious or depressed every once in a while for short bouts, extended periods o... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold04th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Pat Brill
The one thing that virtually all people have in common is the stress of living in this modern age. So much has changed in the last 25 years. Yet all generations had to grow up and take on the responsibilities of raising a... Read >
Author: Pat Brill23rd July 2008
Stress can be an intrinsic part of growing, for both boys and girls. A child’s growing up years are wrought with tremendous change in terms of his physical make up - necessitating dynamic mental transformation. A child’s world also changes very rapid... Read >
Author: Jennie18th July 2008
Causes
High blood pressure means that the force with which the blood presses onto the artery walls is higher than it should be. By far the most common reason for high blood pressure is arteriosclerosis. Narrowed arteries plugged with fatty deposits are u... Read >
Author: Article Manager14th July 2008
Alcoholism treatment comes in many forms, but for someone who's prone to long-term binge drinking, the only cure may be quitting cold turkey and getting counseling that teaches alternate coping mechanisms and life skills. Some people who only drink social... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th July 2008
Whether your drinking alcohol has cost you a job, a relationship, your health or your freedom, an Alcoholics Anonymous session can be extremely helpful. The meetings will help you stay away from alcohol one drink at a time, one day at a time. At the sessi... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON07th July 2008
One of the things that will drive you crazy on a diet is the opportunities to binge on sweets. I know becasue I am very bad with binging myself and have to build some really good coping mechanisms when I find myself gaining a bit of weight. Here is the wa... Read >
Author: Bill Nadraszky08th May 2008
I’ll never forget my first job. I started working at a very small restaurant, about 20 tables, with only one other waitress. The first day on the job I was handed an apron, a pad of paper, and a pen; and told to get to work. I was given no guidance on h... Read >
Author: Michelle VanderHeide, BSW19th March 2008
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's abil... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th March 2008
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's abilit... Read >
Author: Peter sams12th March 2008
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's abilit... Read >
Author: Peter sams06th February 2008
Are you a “sensitive?” Do people give you a hard time for feeling too much? Is your psyche’s skin molting off to reveal tender little shoots of awareness that acutely grasp every little nuance of reality?
Environmental sensitivity, a relatively ... Read >
Author: Moriah Marston02nd November 2007
Earthquakes occur due to movements along faults that have evolved through geological and tectonic processes. Often they occur without any prior warning and are, therefore, unpredictable. The large area of India is prone to earthquake. The construction of... Read >
Author: Vinay03rd September 2007
Have you put off, or given up entirely, the idea of writing that book, or creating a CD or DVD, for your business?
Maybe you've let that idea slip away because you thought your business wasn't suited to it. I mean, what you do is so individual and pers... Read >
Author: Mark Silver30th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Al Short
Naturally as every woman gets older they are going to go through the period time know as menopause. As most women read and work to better understand the affects and symptoms of menopause, what do men think? When talking to... Read >
Author: Worldclassnutrition07th August 2007
The rush of rage can produce a similar high to your common street narcotic. The problem is you manufacture the drug in your head. Your mind and your body may be conditioned to “overheat” any time you feel fearful, threatened or insecure. The cravings ... Read >
Author: Shannon Munford M.A. 24th July 2007
The term 'prolonged' can refer to a long-lasting headache episode or a prolonged period of time over which many headaches occur. Headaches alone can be quite painful but for those who experience prolonged headaches the pain can be even more distressing an... Read >
Author: Alien21st July 2007
In a world of overly marketed quick fixes, self-improvement audio series, books, seminars and miracle products galore, it’s little wonder that the majority of those in search of real self-improvement become quickly overwhelmed amid the sheer volume of c... Read >
Author: corpusmark30th April 2007
In this article I am going to list ten ways in which hypnotherapy can be an effective means for empowering people to stop smoking in a natural way. If you are considering hypnotherapy to stop smoking or weighing up the pros and cons of other methods, the... Read >
Author: Karen Hastings02nd January 2007
Many studies have been done to research the effects of motivation and mental health. As the implications of helping those with negative self-esteem, depression and anxiety are immense this is certainly an area of research that deserves a great deal of att... Read >
Author: Don19th July 2006
Miscarriage is the term given to the loss of a baby before it reaches full term. Often, people regard this as bad luck, particularly if it happens in the early weeks of pregnancy. It is difficult for many to fully comprehend the power of a woman's grief u... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski04th July 2006
Do You Seem to Get Caught Up in the Same Old Reactions?
Have you ever blown up at your spouse only to realizeafter the smoke clearedthat you might have over-reacted just a tad? Maybe you learn that you haven't been invited to your uncle's friend's s... Read >
Author: Karen Sherman, Ph.D.22nd June 2006
The estimated risk for rape survivors developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is 49%. The risk for those beaten or experiencing physical assault is 31.9%, whilst the risk for others who experienced sexual assault is 23.7%. Given these figures, it... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott12th June 2006
I am currently staying at, "La Nuestra", a comfortable bed and breakfast with 4 guest rooms, a private swimming pool and an outdoor breakfast area complete with microwave and fridge, which has a rather interesting story. It is co-owned by two women, Andie... Read >
Author: Susanne Pacher14th January 2006
The Individual impacts and is impacted by his/her internal and external environment to maintain balance (homeostasis).
As members of many different groups, there is a constant process to maintain a dynamic balance between our individual needs and the ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan14th January 2006
You need pain relief if you are suffering from fibromyalgia. Chronic, widespread pain can often be the hardest and most frustrating challenge of living with Fibromyalgia. Coping mechanisms often fail because people with Fibromyalgia often have difficulty ... Read >
Author: Hugh Thorpe14th January 2006
It's an all too familiar story: It's Friday afternoon, and you need to finish your accounts and get those invoices out so you can stay in control of your cash flow. You look over your staff timesheets and see that, as you predicted, many of your staff h... Read >
Author: Michael Potas31st December 2005
By Christine Wheeler, MA Grieving is such a personal experience... your grief is like nobody else's.Any type of loss can leave you feeling empty and alone ... the end of a relationship, the death of a pet, or the loss of a child through miscarriage.In th... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola27th August 2005
What is Stress?
Stress may be defined as the three-way relationship between demands on people, our feelings about those demands and our ability to cope with them. Stress is most likely to occur in situations where:
1. Demands are high.
2. The amoun... Read >
Author: Karen Cole24th August 2005
Transformative Power of Anger
Copyright 2005 Adela M Rubio
Remember the last time you were angry. How would your life
be different if you could access that energy to inform your actions? Many of us were trained to believe that anger is a negative ... Read >
Author: Adela M Rubio10th August 2005
The central location of the city of Chicago has made it a hub for the distribution of drugs in the Midwest, though much of the problem remains upon the city's streets. The use of crack cocaine is the city's biggest drug problem - since 1990, admissions to... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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