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Hypnosis For Anxiety Disorders – By Jenny Sill-Holeman, CHt, CtHA
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Approximately 23 million Americans–or nearly one in 10 people–suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Unlike normal stress, which is short-term, traceable to a particular situation, and controllable, anxiety disorders are chronic, irrational, and tend to intensify if untreated.
Studies indicate that anxiety disorders can have both a physical and psychological component, they can be hereditary, and they cannot be overcome by willpower alone. The NIMH identifies five anxiety disorders: phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Phobias
Phobias are intense, irrational fears leading to avoidance of the thing or situation feared. The NIMH estimates that 4 to 5 percent of Americans have a significant phobia. Some childhood specific phobias may disappear before adulthood. A social phobia is an intense fear of becoming humiliated in social situations. Social phobias usually appear between the 15th and 20th years, although they may begin in childhood. Read More→
Overcome Anxiety and Stress Naturally
Posted by: | CommentsScientific surveys prove, beyond a doubt, the connection between anxiety and stress and their effect on a multitude of physical and emotional disorders. A headline in a 1983 issue of Time Magazine described stress as “The Epidemic of the Eighties.” The journalist also said that stress is a leading health issue. Without question, our world has become increasingly more complex and stressful over the past 25 years. Read More→
How To Rid Yourself Of Stress And Anxiety
Posted by: | CommentsLots of people tend to use the terms “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, which can be internal or external. You may feel stress because you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you worry that you won’t meet expectations (such as missing a deadline).
Anxiety, on the other hand, is a sense of dread, or fear and nervousness. It can be brought on by negative thoughts and expectations, or as a response to stress. You may feel anxious virtually all of the time and not know why, or your feelings may be a response to something you are nervous about, like an upcoming exam. Read More→
Time-Management Tips For Busy Moms – By Amanda Drover
Posted by: | Comments“I don’t have enough time!” “I wish I had more time!” “I am too busy!” “There are not enough hours in the day!” ”I don’t have time to learn about time-management.”
Sound familiar?
I’m sure you’ve heard these complaints more than once from your friends and colleagues. Words that express exhaustion, frustration, stress, and anxiety. Chances are you’ve probably uttered these words yourself – maybe even several times in one day. Everyone is busy and, for some reason, we seem to feel the need to out-complain everyone else. Have you ever been part of this type of competition? Read More→
Swedish Proverb for the New Year – By Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC
Posted by: | Comments“Fear less, hope more
Whine less, breathe more
Talk less, say more
Hate less, love more.”
I found this Swedish proverb the other day, and thought it might make a great New Year’s resolution for moms.
Fear Less, Hope More
Whine Less, Breathe More
Life isn’t meant to be full of fear. We should take chances and try new things this new year.
Focus on the positive and don’t dwell on the negative. If we stay stagnant in the past, ruminating on our old mistakes and mishaps- we can’t move forward to the future. We can learn from our mistakes and progress to a more positive outcome. Read More→
The Link Between Mercury and Autism – By Tim Allix
Posted by: | CommentsIs your child due for vaccination? Better make sure you learn more about mercury poisoning before you proceed.
It is not yet medical fact, but many parents of children with autism believe vaccines cause this disease. It is a hot topic in the medical community, among activists, and certainly among parents.
Some who deal with autism in the family have had their children diagnosed for mercury blood traces, after finding out that vaccines contain this element and that there could be a scientific basis to believe it is the culprit for their child’s disease. Read More→
Preparing Emotionally for the Holidays – By Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC
Posted by: | CommentsPreparing emotionally for the holidays
The holidays can be a time of great stress and also depression for both adults and children. Memories of the past, both positive and negative, can bring sadness into your newly blended family.
Talk about the pain
Children sometimes have trouble expressing their emotions. Little ones may “act out” instead of being able to express their feelings. For younger children, it’s helpful for parents to talk to them and explain that- “I know things are different this year, and everything’s a bit unfamiliar. Your Mom and I still love you very much. The holidays will be different, and we aren’t married anymore, but you are still loved.” Read More→
Time For Mom – By Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC
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Being a mom is tough… being a stepmom is really tough. You want to keep your husband happy, his kids happy, your kids happy (if you have biological kids) and usually anyone else that comes within 3 feet of you happy. Admit it… you’re the one in the family that’s taking care of everyone -except yourself.
If you keep running and running, making sure that the whole world is happy, and forget yourself, you are going to burn out and be worthless to your blended family and to yourself. If you truly want to love your family, you need to learn how to love yourself. Read More→
