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- How to Deal With Claustrophobia - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Martin SmithClaustrophobia is a common disorder, but often it goes undiagnosed and untreated because of embarrassment. However, there is nothing to be embarrassed from, you just have to know that like any phobia this one could also be treated and even cured. Anxiety and panic attack are the most common ...
Views: 3261 - Mistakes are a part of being human - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraSome cycles are meant to be broken. But, how do you know when you are caught in a cycle? I believe Al Franken said it best when he said" “Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless ...
Views: 3259 - How to Deal with Aerophobia – The Fear of Flying - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Justin DavisSo you haven’t been in a plane in years. The last time you were, perhaps you thought you were going to die, just like the first time, the second time and each other second you spent on that airplane. Obviously, you have a condition called aerophobia, a term which speaks for itself and, thus, ...
Views: 3258(1 vote) - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 3256 - Definition: Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerEveryone hates to fail but what most people don’t realize is that failing is part of success. Anyone who has ever succeeded has failed many times. So, how do you overcome failure? Here are 5 keys to overcoming failure. 1. Learn from your mistakes and failures. How did you learn to ride a ...
Views: 3244 - Having Panic Attacks after Breakup: Dealing With Anxiety after a Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniHaving Panic Attacks after Breakup: Dealing With Anxiety after a Breakup The worse part about anxiety attacks is they happen at the most inopportune times. There is no doubt about it, no one ever wants to have an anxiety attack. Anxiety attacks have no redeeming features. They mess up a ...
Views: 3216 - Overcoming your gag reflex - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Caren ChaffeeA gag reflex is an auto response issue. Just like breathing or like the beating of your heart, there is a programmed response that acts independently of thought. Or does it? Science has shown meditation effects breath and heart rate. Focused thought on images can change stress in the body, ...
Views: 3205 - Feeling Scared For No Reason: I'm Scared of Everything What's Wrong with Me - The Anxiety Disease - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniFeeling Scared For No Reason: I'm Scared of Everything What's Wrong with Me - The Anxiety Disease On the 6th doctor I visited to look deeper into what these agonizing symptoms I was experiencing could be, I got some interesting advice. The advice I was given was unlike what anyone had ever ...
Views: 3167 - Top 5 Signs You're Addicted to Stress - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteEvents in and of themselves do not create stress. It is the meaning you give to these events that causes the stressful reaction. What you have something mean about you or your possibilities is what spins you into a cycle of reactive stress - or a calm deliberate thought process that leads to a ...
Views: 3122(2 votes) - ***Avoid = Avoiding - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Larry CraneThink about an Attachment and we may experience a nice warm-fuzzy feeling. We are of course attached to our family, our homes, our relationships, money, our beautiful stuff, and so forth. Think about an Aversion and what happens – instantly we are facing some resistance. If you are paying ...
Views: 3096(4 votes) - Your Negative Belief System - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHow does the voice of your negative belief system sound? Do any of these sound familiar? You are worthless, useless, a failure, lazy, ugly, a mess, non-deserving, not good enough, unlovable, stupid, fat, etc etc etc! What sort of negative thoughts go through your mind? How do you speak ...
Views: 3073(2 votes) - Extra Terrestrial Seeding: What it Means and ET Implantation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Aryana HudsonSo we have the crop circles and the Ziggurat symbols of hyperspace math given again in successive generations that have been forgotten and then re described by history in increasingly inaccurate forms of information from the original accounts beam projected onto fields with beautiful intricacy ...
Views: 3059(1 vote) - Telephone Therapy for Stress, Agoraphobia, and Hoarding - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.Working with a therapist by telephone allows clients to do therapy in the environment where they feel the most comfortable: their homes, backyards, or offices. Clients usually find working on the phone gives them a deeper freedom of expressing themselves. Initially, some clients are concerned ...
Views: 3055 - Breaking Through Uncertainty, Welcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickWe all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past. Setbacks are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are inclined to respond negatively to ...
Views: 3054(2 votes) - Embrace Your Vulnerability - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderHow often do we find ourselves in situations where we really could do with a helping hand in some way, but feel uncomfortable about asking for, or accepting, help? We sometimes behave in a detached manner, projecting an attitude of seeming superiority that keeps us aloof from people, ensuring ...
Views: 3045(1 vote) - Teenagers and Self Mutilation: The Facts - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeenagers and Self Mutilation: The Facts Self-mutilation affects nearly one percent of people in the U.S. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to self-mutilation, with girls being four times more likely to self harm than boys. Over ten percent of teenagers are thought to have at least ...
Views: 3045(2 votes) - 6 Things You Must Know That Will Stop Your Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhen you suffer from performance anxiety, you know it by your immediate physical reactions and symptoms which include (but are not limited to) feeling sweaty and faint, fear of losing absolute control, trembling, hyperventilating, shaky voice, diarrhea, weakness in the knees, dry mouth, a desire ...
Views: 3044(2 votes) - Fear: Understanding The Most Basic & Elemental Emotion Within Us - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourWe've all experienced it - the rapid beating of our heart, the sudden perspiration on our brow, the shaking of our body and the weakness in our knees. Fear is the instinctual response our brain has to potential or perceived danger. In its truest form, it’s a healthy emotion. We need it to ...
Views: 3024(5 votes) - Deciding When to Divorce: Dealing with Fear of the Unknown - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Nancy KayAccording to the legal website, FindLaw.com, the middle of January to mid-February is the time that courts traditionally see the highest level of filings for divorce. Are you or someone you know, contemplating the thought of whether and when to file for divorce? Since divorce cuts across all ...
Views: 3020(2 votes) - How To Stop Anxiety Dizziness: How To Control Dizziness From Anxiety - Anxiety Dizziness Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Stop Anxiety Dizziness: How To Control Dizziness From Anxiety - Anxiety Dizziness Treatment Anxiety and dizziness: most folks would never link them. And I was no different until I suffered an agonizing anxiety attack (panic attack). I should have seen the warning signs. For several ...
Views: 3020 - Living in the Sweet Spot: Principles of Relaxation for the Layman and Performer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Lese DuntonNovember 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school. I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ...
Views: 3006 - How to manage stress in your life? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Prof. George GrantDo you ever find yourself lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep, because you're worrying about one of the zillions of things you have to do the next day? Do you ever wake up bone-tired on a cold, dark morning... not wanting to get out of bed and face the day ahead of you? Do you wake ...
Views: 3003(6 votes) - How To Stop Worrying About Something You Did: How To Stop Feeling Guilty About A Mistake - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniHow To Stop Worrying About Something You Did: How To Stop Feeling Guilty About A Mistake Anxiety disorders are terrifying and they make life miserable for the person going through them. Not only does anxiety make daily life almost unbearable, it is also confusing and usually leaves the ...
Views: 2947 - Shrinky's Remedies for Anxiety: Laughing at the "What-Ifs" - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Glenn BergerOne of the clearest signs that you are experiencing anxiety is getting an attack of the “what-ifs.” The “what-ifs” are what happens when you you try to tell yourself that everything is going to be fine and then a voice pops into your head saying, “Yeah, but what if . . .?” Recognizing that ...
Views: 2941(1 vote) - How to Deal with Situational Stress - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from cedric riceFor the purpose of this article let me give you my definition of situational stress. Situational stress is the stress associated with being near or around a particular person, place, or thing. There will always be a negative event associated with this type of stress. One example for me was an ...
Views: 2928(1 vote) - Instead Of Fearing Change, Focus On Its Positive Aspects - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteIt has been a tough year for almost everyone, but doesn’t if feel as if things are moving forward again? The financial markets are recovering, housing prices are stabilizing and now we would like nothing better than getting back to conducting business as usual. The only problem is: That is ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - Afraid? Overcome Your Fear - Self-Esteem Booster - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Sandra GravesAfraid? Being afraid is normal, and if you are human just as I am then you feel fear from time to time. Feeling fear is not always a bad thing since fear can be healthy or unhealthy. A healthy fear is an emotion that warns us about upcoming dangers, preventing us from making mistakes. A healthy ...
Views: 2899(3 votes) - The Ambition Stagnator and Dream Killer: Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannThe Ambition Stagnator and Dream Killer: Procrastination “The greatest barrier to success is fear itself” Sven Goran Ericksson Excerpt from Paulet Biedermann’s book, “Your Best You” The mind is one of the most ...
Views: 2875(2 votes) - 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional People & Manifestation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzMost people come from dysfunctional families. We’ve read the news and have seen all the people who come up with sob stories. I suppose that they want us to throw up the confetti, cut the cake and engage in one big pity party. I don’t buy it for a second. We are all dysfunctional in one way, ...
Views: 2871(1 vote) - Book Review: The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, is a valuable ...
Views: 2865 - How to Love Your Loneliness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Brenda AdelmanVienna, Austria circa 1987: I had just graduated from college and was alive with the excitement of exploring the world. My brother, Warren, had been living in this breathtakingly beautiful city for several years and I missed him. He was acting in an English-speaking movie starring Ben Kingsley ...
Views: 2862(2 votes) - Fear and Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephEver wonder why victims stay with their abusers and DON'T leave? Many are handicapped by the years of fear and control instilled in them by the abuser. Fear of homelessness. Fear of the inability to provide for the children. Fear the abuser will kill the other parent, children, or everyone in a ...
Views: 2817(3 votes) - What Does New Years Mean To You? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat does New Years mean to you? Is it just another day? What emotions come up? Does the mere thought of the New Year bring you to tears or does it make you feel hopeful, excited and happy? Are you so excited to make your New Year’s resolutions and go after your dreams? Are you all pumped up to ...
Views: 2808 - Don’t Let “The Fear of Being Alone” Drive You to Stay in an Unsatisfying Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Doron GilStaying in an unsatisfying relationship might be driven by many fears, one of which is THE FEAR OF BEING ALONE.You convince yourself that it is better to have a partner and be in a relationship, albeit not a satisfying one, rather than being alone. The problem is that you the give up on your ...
Views: 2803 - What is Voice Movement Therapy? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelWHAT IS VOICE MOVEMENT THERAPY? Developed by Paul Newham, Voice Movement Therapy (VMT) is an Expressive Arts Therapy that uses the voice as a link to personal growth and mind-body healing. Utilizing very specific vocal components VMT accesses the deeper layers of mind and body memory, and ...
Views: 2800(1 vote) - Navigating Changes and Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gina LakeChange feels like tossing a coin up in the air—you don't know which way it will land, good or bad for the ego? The ego is deeply concerned it will turn out badly. The ego considers the worst case scenarios and fears the worst. It attaches a story to what's going on: "My life is going downhill." ...
Views: 2795(1 vote) - Five Ways a Christian Can Stop Worry - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from David PhelpsWorry is the quiet little worm that chews holes into the ship of life. It is small the drip in the roof that keeps you awake at night. It even afflicts Christians. Worry may be prodded and poked by the accumulation of stresses from commutes and work and grades and kids and relationships and ...
Views: 2780(1 vote) - A Feast for Fear: The Stress of Consuming Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Fear is a persistent and insatiable guest who is always looking for something to eat. Today's financial headlines and emotionally charged news stories provide a banquet feast for fear. The more fear is fed the bigger it grows. The bigger it gets, the more overwhelming and devouring it ...
Views: 2768(4 votes) - How to start living the life of your dreams in just 10 minutes a day - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Sheryl JonesWe spend our waking hours focused on things we have to do, have, buy and think. It’s the thinking part that leads us towards or away from living a happy life. My goal is to help you become keenly aware of what you’re thinking for just 10 minutes a day. These thoughts that you begin to “hearing” ...
Views: 2765(5 votes) - Brain Activity During a Panic Attack - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Ken HauserAs you may or may not know, a panic attack is a "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat. This can be traced back to our prehistoric past where humans needed to respond quickly to a perceived physical threat. What researchers are now learning, is that a persons mental activity during a ...
Views: 2764(1 vote) - Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIs there something you are afraid of? Is there something you are afraid to face? Dale Spencer had to face his fears, in order to recreate his life. Dale was leading the life of an average college student when at the age of 20 an unforeseen injury changed his life forever. Left paralyzed, ...
Views: 2759 - An easy way to start mastering fear and anxiety. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Felicity BakerHave you ever felt fear or anxiety take over your life? If you have then you will know what a vicious cycle that can be. By changing your mindset you can learn to become the master of fear, rid yourself of negative self-talk and thus live a life of joy. Yet it can be a problem if you find ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - Physio Emotional Pain - what is it? is there help? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Sharon SinclairPhysio-Emotional Complaints Do you suffer with a disorder where emotion has upset your body? * Chronic Pain without Medical cause? * Pre-Menstrual or Menstrual Tension? * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? * Nocturnal Teeth Grinding? * Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? ...
Views: 2744 - Learning from our mistakes: Making Lemonade out of Lemons - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigWe all make mistakes. If you plan to be successful in business, you are going to have to stretch and try different approaches to the old business paradigm. Some people are so afraid of making a mistake they limit the things they will try because of fear. I believe mistakes are good things IF you ...
Views: 2736 - Four Steps to Conquering Fear and Stress - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Lisa RickwoodPicture this: You're sitting in a bank foyer, anxiously awaiting a loans officer. Your heart is pounding; you need the loan to grow your company with additional equipment. As each minute creeps by, you feel your anxiety building. 'What if I don't get the loan?' you think. Suddenly, your ...
Views: 2720(1 vote) - Coping with Emotions: Shame and Anger - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Marty BrennerWe find ourselves having to deal with a wide range of emotions as we go about our daily lives; some of which are extremely difficult. Among the emotions that create the most internal conflict are those relating to shame and anger; emotions that are often linked. Becoming angry is an emotional ...
Views: 2697 - Sarcasm, Fear and Arrogance - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Janet PfeifferConsider the following scenario: you and your neighbor engage in a political discussion. After a few moments, it becomes apparent that the two of you have serious disagreements about the upcoming presidential elections. Being equally as passionate about your positions, the debate quickly becomes ...
Views: 2681 - The Relationship Between Fear, Anxiety, And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerUltimately, all our depression and anxiety are born out of some sort of fear or the realization of a fear. Fear, according to the Bible, brings torment. This article explores the various mental, emotional, and spiritual torments that often lead to depression and anxiety. There is a direct ...
Views: 2675(1 vote) - What Is Depersonalization And Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekPersonally I don't think that Depersonalization Disorder exists and believe that this is just another symptom of anxiety that can in time be overcome. Depersonalization can be described as a recurring feeling of detachment from ones own body, as if being in a dream like state and not really ever ...
Views: 2666 - Intuition 101: How Everyone From Parents to Entrepreneurs Can Use it - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickHave you ever had a 'gut' feel about something and found out later it was completely accurate? I have become fascinated by our ability to 'know' things without any real knowledge about them. Does this ability come from our brain or some way of 'knowing' that we don't yet fully understand? ...
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