01st December 2008
Right now, 20 million Americans are in the midst of an episode of depression.
Some have the incapacitating symptoms of what doctors call a major depression. These symptoms usually require professional attention because they are very severe and demorali...
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Author:
TomSmith
27th November 2008
There's nothing worse than the ending of a relationship, often times the feelings can go on for a long time, and yet, you're expected to go on normally, a bit of relationship advice may help. Whether you were taken by surprise, or you instigated the break...
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Author:
eWebZeal
24th November 2008
As a result of rising funeral costs and as a hedge for replacing any lost income in the event of the death of a loved one, most families will have life insurance coverage for each member. Choosing the best life insurance for you and your family provides c...
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Life Insurance
24th November 2008
As a result of rising funeral costs and as a hedge for replacing any lost income in the event of the death of a loved one, most families will have life insurance coverage for each member. Choosing the best life insurance for you and your family provides c...
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Author:
Life Insurance
24th November 2008
As a result of rising funeral costs and as a hedge for replacing any lost income in the event of the death of a loved one, most families will have life insurance coverage for each member. Choosing the best life insurance for you and your family provides c...
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Author:
Life Insurance
28th October 2008
Did you know that close to half the population of the U.S. suffers from insomnia? This is a startling statistic, until you realize that just about everyone experiences some form of insomnia at least once in their lifetime. Many other people suffer constan...
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Author:
JHON CODY
27th October 2008
Immigrating to another country is said to be as stressful as divorce or the death of a loved one but there are ways and means of making the immigration process a whole lot easier and more pleasant for you and your family.
Dealing with any nation’s bu...
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Author:
Kayla Reid
14th October 2008
There are several techniques for coping with stress. A relaxing walk, doing something you feel is creative and rewarding, many people find a good workout or run works for them. But coping is not curing. To deal effectively with stress - the type that is o...
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Author:
leepy40
07th October 2008
Millions of Americans every year suffer from depression. Millions more suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Studies have shown that the two disorders coexist more often than not. Between 60 and 70% of all people who suffer from clinical depression a...
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Author:
MIKE SELVON
06th October 2008
There are so many causes of stress for people in todays world. Since everyone has a different way of seeing stressful events how it manifests and affects them is not the same in any two people
So not only will some people experience stressful situation...
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Author:
rcm3rd
01st October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Raymond Miller
There's a problem plaguing many people in todays society. Most people are unaware of how detrimental it is to their health, even though they may know that it's there, they seem to ignore it.
It's called chronic str...
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Author:
rcm3rd
22nd September 2008
Grief is a common, expected, and necessary reaction to loss of any kind. Each person will experience grief in a different way and, depending on how well they cope with those emotions, they may have positive or negative long-term effects from their bereav...
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Author:
Ben Anton
11th September 2008
The Trasylol drug recall of 2007 allowed the general public to finally be safe from unknown and unwanted kidney complications. The fact of the matter is that Bayer Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Trasylol, knew about the negative side affects of Trasylol...
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Author:
Paul Justice
09th September 2008
It’s perhaps one of the most distressing symptoms of menopause: thinning hair. While many assume it’s a man’s problem, some 40% of women over 50 experience hair loss. The problem can cause loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, so it’s not some...
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Author:
Jean Morgan
08th September 2008
Lately, several parents asked: "Where is my teen's anger coming from?" Teenagers, like adults, experience stress every day. The stubborn and argumentative teen is fighting for independence and less control by his or her parents. An angry teen is battling ...
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Author:
Christina Botto
08th September 2008
No one likes to admit they need help, even when deep down they wonder, "Will I ever heal from this?" Often, the residual effects of a crisis situation surface randomly, without warning, or manifest themselves in subconscious ways. There are some days when...
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Author:
MIKE SELVON
04th September 2008
Searching the Internet for a Minnesota probate attorney can be a daunting, yet necessary experience. It’s never easy to deal with the death of a loved one and it can be even harder to occupy yourself with the legal aspects. If you are wondering which la...
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Author:
Alice Campbell
28th August 2008
Accident attorneys are well known for dealing with all sorts of public bus, personal car, aviation, auto crash injury issues and coverage. An accident lawyer commonly works with medical malpractice law suits, bicycle accidents, traffic collisions, motorcy...
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Author:
Paul Justice
14th August 2008
With the adverse effects of stress, many people have come up with ways to relieve stress. Some of these ways are actually very funny while others are very practical and helpful. When you find yourself worn out by stress, you can simply consider the follow...
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Author:
Peter Gitundu
25th July 2008
There are many aspects of social impact of stress and we cannot divorce ourselves from the society. When we are thinking of social impact, we are exploring how stress affects our relationships with society if any and, whether there are benefits or disadva...
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Author:
Peter Gitundu
24th July 2008
There are various forms of depression, each having its own cause and effects. Every individual has exhibited signs of depression in various points of their lives. Depression is the result of the mind processing events, examining the situation and negative...
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Author:
Ian Spencer
23rd July 2008
Although, many people talk about stress, yet not many know exactly what stress is. Most people consider stress to be a constant part of their life, while some believe that stress is a rare occurrence. Stress can lead to severe anxiety attacks, disruptions...
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Author:
Peter David
23rd June 2008
Depression is a "whole-body" illness, involving your body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is n...
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Author:
John Mathew
17th June 2008
The causes of irritable bowel syndrome are unclear. However, the Western diet full of refined and chemical foods, is implicated. Emotional and stress related factors are also as issue. If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome some of the following info...
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Author:
Dianne M. Buxton
04th June 2008
Flowers are optimal choice for gifts; whether it is a special occasion for lovers, business events, recognition, awards night, wedding anniversaries, or any kind of gathering, flowers is just what you need to excite the moment. Due to the high demand for ...
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Author:
Priyanka Arora
04th June 2008
Mathew has a reoccurring dream. He is on his deathbed at age 88, about to peacefully cross over and a bean counter appears boldly at the foot of his bed, calculator in hand. "Well Mathew, how do you think you scored in this lifetime?" the bean counter as...
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Author:
Ann Golden Eglé
21st May 2008
Whilst there is medication available for dealing with stress, it is and should not be used for coping with day to day stresses at the work place, or at home. Stress is very much a part of our lives, and we should learn to cope with it whit medicines or wi...
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Author:
no
21st May 2008
Strictly speaking, an addiction is a chronic strain and need on that the body develops towards a substance, drug, food or chemical in order to feel normal again. At times this is not as simple as it sounds; what the body deciphers as necessary for life ma...
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Author:
Dee Cohen
15th May 2008
For many photographers and photography lovers, black and white photos are considered very classy and timeless. When put on a memory gift such as a photo blanket, this can be the perfect gift for formal occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, the death...
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Author:
Aspen Gilmore
15th May 2008
For many photographers and photography lovers, black and white photos are considered very classy and timeless. When put on a memory gift such as a photo blanket, this can be the perfect gift for formal occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, the death...
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Author:
Aspen Gilmore
07th April 2008
If you are wondering whether you maybe suffering from stress related hair loss, you aren'te alone. There has been a reported increase in the number of women suffering from diffuse hair loss, but it is also an issue for men. One of the reasons put forwar...
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Author:
Paul Elms
04th April 2008
“ Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. Barely getting ’ by, it ’ s all takin ’ and no givin ’ .
They just use your mind and they never give you credit. It ’ s enough to drive you crazy if you let
it. ” So says an excerpt from the 8...
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Author:
Kath Jason
04th March 2008
Valentine's day is the day for lovers but for some it’s the day full of pain and agony. Not everyone is lucky in love. For some people do have to go through painful betrayal and denial.
When in the depths of pain, it feels as though your heart would ...
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Author:
Raisa Raima
22nd February 2008
Anorexia nervosa is a kind of reverse addiction: an addiction to not eating. And like many addicts, anorexics deny having a problem. They see themselves as healthy, but others see the terrible damage to body and mind that anorexia causes. Like addiction, ...
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Author:
Peter sams
13th February 2008
The death of a loved one is never easy and even if when expected it always hurts. This is perhaps one of the most difficult moments in one's life. For this reason it's important to take steps to reduce additional stress and avoid health problems due to st...
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Author:
James Nardel
01st February 2008
It is a sad fact that many people do not want to acknowledge but the truth is many marriages end in divorce. In fact, approximately one third of marriages these days will fail with spouses going their separate ways.
Divorce is a subject that makes peop...
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01st February 2008
Initially, separation and the divorce from your spouse is an incredibly wrenching and shocking experience. This early period of huge change and loss is extremely difficult but, speaking as a survivor of divorce, I can tell you firsthand that we do surv...
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Author:
Shelley Stile-Divorce Recovery Life Coach& Author
28th January 2008
Whilst there is medication available for dealing with stress, it is and should not be used for coping with day to day stresses at the work place, or at home. Stress is very much a part of our lives, and we should learn to cope with it without the use of m...
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Author:
Greg Frost
22nd January 2008
In highly interdependent societies, where the interdependence is recognized and appreciated, soul retrieval is a daily and accepted activity. The care of the soul is the first priority in health, both for the individual and for the society. In shamanic cu...
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20th January 2008
Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our
continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects
on us and can create positive or negative feelings.
As a positive influence, stress can help compel u...
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Author:
kietht
14th November 2007
Having to deal with selling your property can be very burdensome. You will find this task very tedious and aggravating. At the end of a long and hard day’s work of accompanying your kids to school, of presentations and paperwork in the office, and skip...
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cashoutoptions01@gmail.com
07th November 2007
According to the definitions of most medical, psychological and psychiatric bodies, there is a commonality in the diagnosis of depression. Most depression tests have a very similar framework. Almost without exception, clinical depression will be diagnosed...
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Author:
Rachel Broune
20th September 2007
Why is there cheap real estate? Is it just that some sellers don't know what their property is worth? Sometimes this is the case, but only rarely. More often a seller is willing to sell for less because it means selling faster or more easily. In other wor...
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Author:
Steve Gillman
18th September 2007
Panic disorder is a common condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly. Panic attacks can indicate the presence of panic disorder, depression, or other forms of anxiety-based illnesses. A panic attack typically ...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
29th August 2007
Recovery from divorce is hard. The good news is YOU CAN DO IT. In fact, with some focused effort and a little help, you can recover from divorce faster than you ever thought possible. Making a successful recovery from divorce requires both insight and act...
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Author:
Jerald Young
03rd August 2007
Are panic disorder and panic attacks the same thing or are they two separate conditions? In other words, does someone who suffers from panic attacks automatically get labelled as having panic disorder? The short answer to that question is no. Someone who ...
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Author:
Steve Baker
11th July 2007
Stress is the disruption of homeostasis and physical or psychological stimuli. Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. Stress is simply a fact of nature -- forces from the outside world affecting the individual. Stress is t...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
01st July 2007
Being anxious is one of the natural emotions of an individual. Who isn’t anxious about a particular test result, about an office presentation or their own wedding? It is when this anxiety gets out of control and begins to interfere with one’s daily ro...
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Author:
Alien
30th May 2007
If you're suffering from severe stress, or depression or anxiety, you may have consulted with a health professional to find relief. Unfortunately, most sufferers will be told a blatant lie about the cause of their suffering, that it is down to "chemical i...
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Author:
Peter Christian
21st May 2007
Is it a bit unusual to have a conversation with a deceased loved one? Do many people do this? And are there any benefits to such action? What will my friends think if they find out? These questions are not uncommon in the thoughts of those mourning the de...
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Author:
Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
21st May 2007
Not infrequently, death occurs and surviving family members and friends do not have the opportunity to say goodbye to the loved one who died. Fatal automobile accidents and heart attacks, hurricanes, murders, and many other unexpected events are the catal...
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Author:
Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
21st May 2007
Meaning affects everything we do; and equally important it affects the body and its physiology as attested to by the many examples of body-mind relationships, such as the placebo effect. Finding meaning in death is not always easy, and sometimes it is har...
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Author:
Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
15th May 2007
For some reason, we are often afraid of the unknown. We will stay in an unfulfilling home, job, or relationship, because we know how it is. It is familiar. We do not know what will happen if we make a change. One client once said, "I would rather be safe ...
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12th May 2007
Visualization is an easy tool that is used to create reality through daydreaming, mental rehearsals, imagination and fantasizing. However with the lack of power of these images, visualization is usually used to created unwanted experiences where the great...
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Author:
ronbyrne
01st May 2007
With Sarbanes Oxley and governing record retention compliance laws, it’s hard to avoid the issue of business record retention. After all, if you have a large business then record retention processes are required, but what about a record retention topic...
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Author:
Marci Crane
18th April 2007
Having trouble taking a rest lately? Worried of the piles of things to do at work? Feeling down and sad? Wait! You might be suffering from depression and might cost your life!
At the start of the 20th century, life has gradually become fast-paced life...
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Author:
Jennifer Alinio
20th February 2007
Here we look at how stress effects heart disease and the relationship between physical inactivity and coronary heart disease, because the two are very much related.
Stress is the body’s natural reaction to an immediate threat or danger. When y...
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Author:
Patsy Hamilton
08th January 2007
Coping with A Funeralby Sharon JacobsenWhen the death of a loved one occurs, regardless orwhether it was expected or not, you will find yourselfhaving to deal with a great number of people. Someyou will know closely, others may be completestrangers, all c...
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Sharon Jacobsen
24th December 2006
You don't need to live long in this world to recognize that when things happen that we consider bad, our stress anxiety levels go up. Almost anyone who has had worked challenges are experienced relationship breakups can recognize the increase in stress a...
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Author:
Abigail Franks
19th December 2006
"Wrongful death" is the term designated to name what occurs when an individual(s) is/are fatally injured due to the misconduct or negligence of another person, company or entity. If you have even an iota of suspicion that the cause of death of a loved one...
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Author:
Patch
08th December 2006
Grief and loss is a multifaceted counselling field based on the loss of someone or something. "Grief is our response to loss, particularly the death of a loved one. Grief can affect our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and beliefs, and our relationships wit...
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Author:
Pedro Gondim
17th November 2006
Major depression is one of the biggest joy stealers in life. The most severe category of clinical depression, major depression can be triggered by any of three causes .
First, a major trauma in your life can set off a major depression. A severe los...
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Author:
Ande Waggener
16th November 2006
Have you been feeling extremely tired lately? Are your muscles sore and are you lacking energy for the activities you love? Do you or your mate seem moody, crying for no reason and unmotivated?
While we commonly complain of stress headaches, sore bac...
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Author:
Kevin Sinclair
26th October 2006
Insurance is the means that an individual or a family can use in order to help them prepare against the emergencies of life. Life insurance is the form of this preparation that helps in the worst emergency – the death of a loved one. This could be for a...
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Author:
Joseph Kenny
03rd October 2006
There are times in your life where you feel sorrow and pain, perhaps the death of a loved one or the breaking up of a relationship. There could also be times when you feel that life is just a little too demanding from you, or your career is causing too mu...
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Author:
Dream Team Media
28th September 2006
Major depression is one of the biggest joy stealers in life. The most severe category of clinical depression, major depression can be triggered by any of three causes .
First, a major trauma in your life can set off a major depression. A severe loss ...
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Author:
Ande Waggener
21st August 2006
You may not believe that, but sometimes stress can motivate us to do things we may not normally do in a relaxed state. Stress can make us brave enough to go forward when normally we might hesitate. How do you get strong and resilient? By learning how to t...
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Author:
Christopher Ruane
19th July 2006
Most traumas, including the death of a spouse are potentially shattering experiences. These events can disrupt the survivor's social, emotional, and cognitive worlds. Although there has been frequent mention in the literature that traumatic situations cau...
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Author:
Gene Torrey
03rd July 2006
Stress can be defined as the non-specific response of the body to any demands made upon it. In other words is the interaction between the coping skills of the individual and its environment. When talking about stress, the first question that comes to my m...
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Author:
Jhalak Jerajani
01st July 2006
Transitions: Finding Comfort In The MiddleBy Julie Fuimano, Personal & Career CoachChange occurs constantly. Things move so fast today, people cannot keepup. With every change, there is a process that occurs. The process iscalled transition and there are ...
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Julie Fuimano
22nd May 2006
Copyright 2006 The National Learning Institute
The need to write this article came about through the recent experience of two of my friends. Both had been fired. One for supposed poor performance (although she had never been counselled and at the tim...
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Author:
Bob Selden
20th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Christopher Green
You'll hear many times that single events can trigger a major episode of stress, depression and anxiety. The key word is "trigger", because that is all a single event is. It doesn't actually CAUSE stress, depression or ...
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Author:
Chris Green
13th April 2006
I've not had the best time of my life! But, I have learned to accept the bad with the good. You do not know what your life will bring tomorrow, so enjoy all that you've been given today.
In 1992, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, five weeks later ...
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Author:
Rose DesRochers
01st April 2006
Having written earlier about how attending the funerals of those who have died unexpectedly or prematurely can often increase our awareness of wanting to live a more meaningful and deliberate life, that only happens for those not intimately connected. For...
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Author:
John Allen
23rd March 2006
Many relationship experts contend that, at least under certain circumstances, marital infidelity can actually be a forgivable offense. More specifically, infidelity expert Ruth Houston, author of the widely acclaimed book, Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Tel...
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Author:
Brian Vaszily
16th March 2006
We live by losing and leaving and letting go. And sooner or later, with more or less pain, we must all come to know that loss is indeed a lifelong human condition. -- Judith Viorst
Life changes that involve significant loss--the death of a loved one, d...
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Author:
Arthur Buchanan
05th March 2006
We all want to be happy. If we can just be happy, then all our problems will disappear. Despite the tragedies that sometimes overwhelm us, what we see on TV, online, or read in a newspaper, against difficult odds, we still persevere in our quest for that ...
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Author:
Lisa Maliga
03rd March 2006
Adults experience stress from their work and from all the responsibilities they need to fulfill. Since teenagers don't really shoulder much responsibilities, does this mean that they don't experience stress? The fact is many teenagers feel stress. This ha...
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Author:
Hak Ty
23rd February 2006
Online counseling may be the latest and greatest improvement in therapy. It seems to be perfect for this fast-paced world with many workers who sit by their computer screens all day long. Yet, it is not limited to today's information technology workers or...
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Author:
David Snape
17th February 2006
Have you had a good cry lately?
A "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems.
That's because tears shed due to emotional u...
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Author:
Jack Zavada
13th January 2006
No one ever has a problem dealing with happiness or feeling good. When joy comes into our life we experience it freely, but when sadness or grief is present, we often struggle with them. We live in a culture that tells us to "put on a happy face," and thi...
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Author:
Brian Vaszily
04th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Christopher Green
Despite major advances in understanding stress, depression and anxiety, most sufferers are still being told four myths about the root cause of their problem.
This raises an important issue: How can you conquer these ...
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Author:
Chris Green
20th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen
Many of us that suffer with insomnia can actually pinpoint the time it started. It could be the death of a loved one, exams or a stressful relationship. But ever since then we've not been able to sleep well.
Even if the tri...
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Author:
Wendy Owen
09th December 2005
What is stress?
Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure from others or from yourself. Pressure can come from anywhere, including school, work, activities, friends, and family members. You can also feel stress from the pressure of wanting to ...
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Author:
Arthur Buchanan
30th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Christopher Green
Stress, depression and anxiety are the plagues of the modern world. Every year, over 20 million people in the western world will enter into an episode of major mental trauma. Most of them will be treated with antidepres...
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Author:
Chris Green
29th November 2005
Does This Sound Like You?
Do you have sudden bursts of fear for no reason?
Do you feel awful when they happen?
I have chest pains or a racing heart.
I have a hard time breathing.
I have a choking feeling.
I feel dizzy.
I sweat a...
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Author:
Arthur Buchanan
18th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Daily News Central
Sweets may decrease production of glucocorticoid, a stress-related hormone that has been linked to obesity and decreased immune response, researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found.
"Glucocorticoi...
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Author:
Rita Jenkins
25th October 2005
One of my favourite things I like to watch is the bloopers and outtakes that are shown of mistakes made during the making of a movie. Most DVD's have a section of outtakes to be viewed, and often they will set me off laughing, especially when you know wha...
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Author:
Barbara White
17th October 2005
Today I received a question from a guy. Here is what he said:
"Posted by Anonymous
The last woman I was involved with was quite full of herself.
So then why did she dump me?"
And my answer to him was this... "Posted by Dorothy
Hey there, s...
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Author:
Dorothy Lafrinere
20th September 2005
Insurance is an important part of any comprehensive financial plan. Insurance answers the question, "what if the unthinkable happens?" But too many people avoid it because they see the expense but not the benefit or they simply don't want to think about t...
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Author:
Jeff Lakie
26th August 2005
Are you one of over 40 million people suffering a personal nightmare caused by stress, depression and anxiety? These illnesses are the modern plague and they ruin lives. And year in, year out, more and more people are affected. And most of them will never...
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Author:
Chris Green