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Archive for July, 2008

Coping with Flashbacks

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Flashbacks are memories of past traumas. They may take the form of pictures, sounds, smells, body sensations, feelings, or the lack of them (numbness). Many times there is no actual ...

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A trigger is something that sets off a memory tape or flashback transporting the person back to the event of her/his original trauma. Triggers are very personal; different things trigger different people. ...

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Mama Drama: Invitation to an Encounter

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

I believe it was the poet Thom Gunn who said “ The longer people are dead, the more our relationship with them changes.” In Confessions of a Former Child: A Therapist’s Memoir ...

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An Overview of Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Bipolar disorder is the modern term for mood swings that used to be called manic depression. It is a fairly common yet serious mental illness, affecting between one and five per cent of Americans of ...

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Could Your Diet Be Affecting Your Emotions?

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Could your diet be causing you to feel irritable and upset with others? At least one research believes there's a direct link between our diet and our emotions. "It's called the 'Atkins attitude,' " says Judith ...

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Is Happiness Natural?

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

While biology tells us that negative emotions are fundamentally human and difficult to eradicate, they can nevertheless be modified. Human brains developed to identify risks and dangers in the face of adversity. Consequently, negative thinking is ...

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Denied for Being Myself: An Attempt To Be Hospitalized

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Within my most powerful episodes of depression, I would awake each morning, shower, apply makeup, and attempt to create a fabulous outfit. My worst appearance offense during these periods would be to go out ...

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Online Pharmacy Use Can Have Serious Consequences

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

In today's communications landscape — where Internet access is readily available and advertising for prescription medication — it is no surprise that many patients are using online pharmacies. There are many benefits to this type ...

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The Corporate Masquerade

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

It seemed as if I had finally made it. I had a management job at a growing company. This included my own office, a very nice desk, travel, a corporate credit card, a ...

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Most people who have heard of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder assume it’s strictly a diagnosis for excessively rowdy kids. But although symptoms begin to appear in childhood, they don’t automatically disappear at age 18. In fact, ...

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Small Budget, Big Memories: Vacation Is a State of Mind

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Food is getting more and more expensive. Gas is over $4 a gallon and airfares are out of sight. That family vacation you've been looking forward to all year seems to be getting further and ...

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Stop the Birthday Party Madness

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

It’s a teddy bear picnic. There are cardboard bear tracks leading to the backyard. The table, the paper cups and plates, and the napkins are festooned with bears. There are teddy bears dressed in their ...

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Sad or Lonely? Losing Your Concentration or Memory?

Monday, July 14th, 2008

People are often sad or lonely at certain times in their life, such as after a breakup in a relationship or losing a loved one. And after such a loss, often our concentration and memory ...

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