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- Abusive Men: Top 10 Signs of an Abusive Man - by Submitted on May 30, 2007 from Stephany AlexanderAbusive men are often survivors of abuse themselves. Signs of an abusive man can range from emotional, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Frequently an emotionally abusive man is also a verbally abusive man or a combination of all abuse types. A sign of an abusive man can usually be found ...
Views: 39997(6 votes) - 11 Easy Ways to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Advice Sister AlisonOne of the most singificant problems human beings face as a general population is how to handle stress. As a life & career expert, and an acclaimed advice columnist, I have compiled eleven of the most significant ways that you can reduce stress in your life. You may not always be able to ...
Views: 34357(26 votes) - The 10 Great Questions of Philosophy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2005 from SelfGrowth.com AdminExcerpted from the book: PSICANICA: A SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHY, by Thomas Michael Powell, www.psicanica.com THE 10 GREAT QUESTIONS OF PHILOSOPHY Since the beginning of thought, man has sought to understand the universe and his own existence. He has sought to explain them through myths, ...
Views: 24252(2 votes) - Typical Kinds of Love Addicts - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2004 from Susan PeabodyIn the last decade, a lot has changed in the world of love addiction. Not that love addiction itself has changed. It is pretty much the same insidious disorder it always has been. What has changed is how the world looks at it. Twenty years ago, our understanding of love addiction was still ...
Views: 24112(3 votes) - Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Anger - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEveryone experiences feelings of anger or irritability, but people with bipolar disorder are especially prone to these feelings and the adverse effects of anger. In fact, sudden feelings of anger or irritability are key symptoms of mania. Inappropriate anger attacks occur in up to 60 percent of ...
Views: 20362(9 votes) - Acidity - What Are The Symptoms And Causes of Acidity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsAcidity is generally caused by an imbalance between mechanisms of the secretion of acid in the stomach, and protective mechanisms that ensure the stomach’s safety. The stomach secretes acidic fluid that helps in digestion process. But when the stomach exceeds the production of the acid by ...
Views: 19909(1 vote) - Are you someone's puppet? 4 ways people manipulate others. - by Submitted on May 24, 2003 from SelfGrowth.com AdminWith the current interest in mental health topics, a mental health language has emerged with words such as manipulation, boundaries, limits, rescuing, dependence, and codependence. Many people are unclear what these words mean when applied to relationships. I would like to bring some clarity to ...
Views: 19579(8 votes) - The Therapeutic Relationship is the Most Important Ingredient in Successful Therapy - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.“Maybe if I have this client blink his eyes at an increased speed, while exposing him to his past, and add some cognitive behavioral therapy while sitting next to a waterfall, he may be able to function more effectively in his life!” Yes this is rather exaggerated, however it demonstrates the ...
Views: 19358(1 vote) - 46 Gratitude Quotes to be Thankful for! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Daily, I make sure that I openly acknowledge the things in my life that I am grateful for, and over the years I have collected a number of fantastic famous Gratitude Quotes. I hope you like them… Including famous quotes of gratitude that might inspire you and move you towards manifesting ...
Views: 18573(2 votes) - Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 19, 2003 from Barbara BakerHow would you answer this question: I am out of my abuse and have moved on with my life. There is something that I have been wondering about. How and when does the abuse stop playing a significant part of my life? I have seen others who have moved on and I would like to know how they did ...
Views: 17563(4 votes) - How To Deal With Angry People: A Survival Guide - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Dr. Tony FioreDealing with angry people in our society is becoming increasingly challenging. Some days, it seems anger surrounds us at home, in the workplace, on the roadways, and at sports events. It is easy to get caught up in an escalating spiral of angry exchanges which usually upsets everyone and does ...
Views: 16051(4 votes) - I Hear Voices In My Head - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIt's true. I hear voices in my head. I don't talk about it much. But maybe it's a good time to start. You see, I'm a complex person. A lot goes on inside my head that no one else ever realizes. The main voice I hear comes from my ego. My ego takes information from the world - from my ...
Views: 15824(1 vote) - Dealing with Sadness and Depression - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My husband and I met while we were both on the rebound and were both doing a lot of partying which continued far too long into our married life. We both did quit our bad habits however in the following years I focused on the kids and their activities and he worked more hours. ...
Views: 15765(16 votes) - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING NOW: 10 Steps You Can Take To Stop Gambling Today - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from J CWhen you absolutely must stop gambling right now, here are 10 steps you can take today. STEP 1: GET RID OF YOUR MONEY If you want to stop gambling right now, the first step begins by stopping to carry money. This includes credit cards, debit cards, access to bank accounts, checks, loans, ...
Views: 15399(3 votes) - What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Kiowa JacksonThe terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are used interchangeably in popular culture, but they have very specific and different meanings to psychiatrists, so I’d like you to know what the difference is too. It’s important to know whether you are having and anxiety attack or a panic attack ...
Views: 15304(3 votes) - Definition: Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Douglas PakA subliminal message is a signal or message embedded in another medium, designed to pass below the normal limits of the human mind's perception. These messages are unrecognizable by the conscious mind, but in certain situations can affect the subconscious mind and importantly, the unconscious ...
Views: 15269 - Hot and Cold Love Addicts: A Lethal Combination - by A lot has been written about love addiction and yet it is still a misunderstood disorder. For instance, many people believe that love addicts only run hot —passionately pursue someone who is unavailable like in the movie Fatal Attraction. However, many love addicts also run cold ? appear aloof ...
Views: 15265(3 votes) - What is Self-Respect? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandRecently a client asked me what Self-respect meant to me. She also shared her own definition and it got me thinking that my readers might benefit from considering this question and exploring their own definitions. Have a read of my off-the-cuff answer to my client and then please take a moment ...
Views: 14978(4 votes) - WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“You can’t always get what you want . . .” The Rolling Stones will soon be singing this refrain at venues around the world, as they embark on a year-long concert tour in August. This song, now decades old, addresses a universal truth. Here’s the rest of the refrain: You can't always get ...
Views: 14690(2 votes) - Memorization Made Easy: Three Tips for Easy Memorization - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Kyle VarnerThere is an old story about a man who, in ancient times, came to the court of a King, boasting that he had invented an elixir of memory. After hearing what the man had invented, the King replied, “You haven’t invented an elixir of memory—you’ve invented an elixir of forgetfulness!” There is ...
Views: 14230(2 votes) - Sympathy versus Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Margo KirtikarMany erroneously believe that the terms sympathy and empathy are synonymous. Although both words have to do with feelings, they do express different grades of feelings. But before I go in to the details of explaining the differences, let’s look first at what the dictionary says. Sympathy means ...
Views: 13543(4 votes) - Definition: Energy Systems - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThere are three sources of [[ATP]]. ATP-PC System (Phosphogen System) - This system is used only for very short durations of up to 10 seconds. The ATP-PC system neither uses oxygen nor produces lactic acid and is thus said to be alactic anaerobic. For example a 100m sprinter would use this ...
Views: 13381 - When You Decide To Be Codependent No More, You Won't Want Emotionally Unhealthy People In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Diane England,Could your codependency or another emotional issue be the reason you want someone back who left you? When you are codependent, you are typically looking outside yourself for definition or a sense of self. It might be through material things or the roles you play in life, for example. You might ...
Views: 13369(5 votes) - Overcome Your Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you hold back from trying to start new relationships because you often worry that you will be rejected? If a fear of rejection is holding you back from forming new friendships or relationships, there is help available. You can learn to greatly overcome your fear of getting rejected. ...
Views: 13000(2 votes) - How To Stop Obsessive Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreIf you want to learn how to stop obsessive thoughts, the first step involves understanding exactly what's happening to you right now. It's like you're spinning on a hamster wheel. Like a treadmill that just runs in circles without ever getting anywhere. Why? Because you lack TRACTION. You ...
Views: 12989(2 votes) - Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Solutions for Busy People - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaThere’s no rule that says you have to be a superhero. So much has been written about amazing individuals that achieve the impossible – they juggle full-time jobs, study, run a business, raise children, run a household, coach the national cricket team and write a novel in their spare time. Anyone ...
Views: 12927(5 votes) - Six Steps To Developing Anxiety Coping Skills - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Paul DylanLiving with anxiety is certainly no fun but developing anxiety coping skills can help you to live a more productive and happier life. Seeking treatment and therapy for your anxiety is an important first step; however, it is also important to know there are a number of self healing techniques you ...
Views: 12598(2 votes) - Diet Changes To Help Ease Your Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you are going through some alcohol withdrawal symptoms while trying to kick your drinking habit, making some diet changes can help you during this process. These changes may sound like a whole lot of common sense but they are, nonetheless important. The changes can help you ease your ...
Views: 12521 - How to Stop Fighting in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Love Coach RinattaIs fighting a problem in your relationship or marriage? Fighting is a very serious problem for many couples. The good news is that I am about to help you solve it permanently. First you have to understanding that you should not fight at all, with anyone. I don’t mean you should not disagree ...
Views: 12340(3 votes) - Practical Things You Can Do For Someone Who Is Dying - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Donna BelkIf you have a friend or loved one who is dying and don’t feel you know what to do, here are some practical suggestions for things you can do to feel more useful and more at ease with the situation. These suggests are also gifts for the dying person and can help them feel more peaceful and ...
Views: 12300(2 votes) - Why Are Some People Overly Critical And Sarcastic - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanHave you been Criticised? Did someone criticise you? Was he a close person? Do you feel bad about yourself? If I were you..... I would have not felt bad, simply because the person who criticized you is the one who is in need of help. Why Are Some People So Critical? A normal Human ...
Views: 12278(1 vote) - Effects of Bulimia Nervosa. - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Dr. Irina WebsterEffects of bulimia can be divided into long term and short term side effects. Also you can then subdivide the side effects of bulimia to correspond with the system or the organs bulimia affects: e.g. psychological problems, mental, gastro-intestinal, cardio-vascular system, kidney, skin, bones ...
Views: 11720 - How To Relieve Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Paul DylanHow to Relieve Anxiety Anxiety is more of a problem today than ever before and as a result many people are interested in how to relieve anxiety. The stress of a career, family and other interests can result in extreme stress and anxiety. The side effects of anxiety can be quite debilitating in ...
Views: 11685(2 votes) - Mobbing in the Workplace: Has This Happened to You? - by Mobbing in the workplace has long been studied in Europe. Just look it up on a search engine. Described in "Mobbing: Emotional Abuse in the American Workplace", published by Davenport, Elliott, and Schwartz in 1999, mobbing is about collective assault in the corner office, in cubbies, on the ...
Views: 11637(1 vote) - Don’t Know What You Want in Life? Play a Game. - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2005 from SelfGrowth.com AdminHave you ever said any of the following: * My life is boring. * I’m tired of this. * There has to be more to life than this. Whether you are finally breaking free of the past or just getting a kick start into your future… in order to move beyond complacency you need to know what you want in ...
Views: 11506(2 votes) - Improve Your Focus Overnight - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Catherine FranzHaven't you always thought having a disorderly mind meant something was wrong? Well, I did. That was, until... I read tons of information about the brain, including material produced by the Center for the Study of the Brain. And guess what? Having a mind that is disorderly is a ...
Views: 11292(4 votes) - Do You Love an Alcoholic? – Stop Rescuing and Enabling (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Angie LewisDo you love an alcoholic? How can you live with an alcoholic and love them at the same time? Very carefully. It’s true, it is very difficult to live with an alcoholic, but people do it all the time. Alcohol controls the mind and spirit of a person, so in affect as long as the alcoholic is ...
Views: 11290(2 votes) - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 10964(1 vote) - Learn to Make the Psychic Reading form your Tea or Coffee Cup - by Called by any name, Tasseomancy, Tasseography. What I like about Tea and Coffee Reading is it's gracious nature. Unlike other forms of divination, Tea Leaf Reading involves a lovely social ritual. In order to read the tea leaves or grind coffee, one must be served a cup of tea, and as everyone ...
Views: 10635(2 votes) - HOW TO OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2003 from Ellen ShumanI WAS STUCK IN A SELF-DEFEATING CYCLE! I felt out-of-control with food! I was either overeating or dieting. In either mode, I felt I was never good enough. I had willpower and stick-to-itiveness in many other areas in my life. So why couldn't I apply that same resolve to my eating habits? I ...
Views: 10611(3 votes) - Boost your Life with Subliminal Messages – For Free! - by Submitted on May 26, 2004 from Robert WilkinsonThe U.S. Government banned them on TV and radio in 1974. They were once famously used to boost sales of popcorn by almost 60%. And today, they’re the subject of numerous Derren Brown-style “mind” shows airing throughout the globe. I’m talking, of course, about subliminal messages. However ...
Views: 10522(2 votes) - Using Behavior Modification Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelMany professionals who dispense parenting advice tell parents to use rewards or create "behavior modification" token systems to teach children a skill, to get children to take on a responsibility, or to curb an unwanted behavior or habit. Often, however, rewarding good behavior with behavior ...
Views: 10482(1 vote) - How To Get Over Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Paul DylanIf you are interested in learning how to get over anxiety, it is important to understand there are many different treatment methods. Medications are commonly used a way to treat anxiety. While the need to use medications as a treatment method for anxiety will vary according to your specific ...
Views: 10448(2 votes) - Putting Out the Flame of Desire: More About Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Susan PeabodyThe following letter was written to one of my readers in response to his letter of April 13, 2004. He has given me permission to excerpt his letter so that others might benefit from my advice. Dear Tom, Thank you for sharing your story with me. I have excerpted some of your thoughts and made ...
Views: 10411(1 vote) - Dreams Interpretation Chinese Style - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Henry FongThere is a section of the Tong Shu or Chinese Almanac on interpreting dreams. It is called “Zhou Gong’s Book of Auspicious and Inauspicious Dreams”. Zhou Gong is believed to be the same Duke of Zhou who is reputed to have assisted significantly in the development of the Yi ...
Views: 10293(1 vote) - Dealing with failure - by All of us want to be successful. All of us have big dreams. We all try very hard to achieve them. But on our way to achieving those dreams, if we face a failure, we just break down totally. Sometimes we don't even feel like trying the same job again just because of the failure we faced in the ...
Views: 10098(1 vote) - Long Term Effects Of Bulimia Nervosa - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterBulimia affects different organs. And the longer you have bulimia the more organs get affected and damaged. The organs that suffer the most are: heart, kidney, brain, digestive system, bones, skin and endocrine glands. The heart gets damaged from the constant electrolyte imbalances caused by ...
Views: 10086(7 votes) - Panic Disorder and Gastroesophageal Reflux - by It is my opinion, based on endoscopy and 24 hour gastric and esophageal pH studies that the gastrointestinal problems, so very common in panic disorder are a result of abnormal bile flow. Cholecystokinin (CCK) has long been known as a central nervous system neurotransmitter involved in anxiety. ...
Views: 10068(4 votes) - Definition: Types of Counseling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteTypes Of Counseling This is a partial list of the types of counseling available today: * Abortion counseling * Brief therapy * Career Counseling * Christian counseling * Co-counselling * Counseling psychology * Counselor (disambiguation) * Consultant ...
Views: 10040 - Great Tips To Develop A Photographic Memory - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Greg FrostYou envy the guy at work who has a photographic memory, or perhaps, a friend who never forgets a name. Or maybe you’re tired of always fumbling around to match the right face to the right name. Not only does intelligence matter in getting ahead in life, so do your memory, and the ability ...
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