Is That The Reason Why I Cannot Deal With Stress After A Traumatic Experience? Part 1
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been called many names over the years. It was known as “shell-shock” in World War I and “battle fatigue” in World War II. The term post-traumatic stress disorder became well known during the war in Viet Nam. It simply means a person has experienced an overwhelming trauma and there is a delayed reaction that occurs days, months, or years after the original stress has occurred. However, the dynamics of post-traumatic stress disorder are very complex.
The Three Brains
I believe there are two ways that post-traumatic stress disorder develops. One is an overpowering, unusual event that is shocking to the human e Read More..
Therapy - Break Through Your Fears And Get The Help You Need
I have watched people waste years of their lives, because they are afraid of seeing a therapist. Our fear of therapy often comes from what we see in movies and TV. Fortunately, reality is a lot more pleasant. Here are some of the greatest myths and realities of therapy.
1. I will have to reveal all my secrets.
New clients often worry that they will have to disclose their deepest and most embarrassing details of their life. It is true, that honesty helps in therapy, but it is also true that trust takes time to develop. If you feel too vulnerable in therapy, it can actually hurt rather than help you. It is far better to share your life at a pace that you feel comfortable with.< Read More..
The Secret To A Long, Healthy Life
A fascinating ritual occurs when someone turns 100. A newspaper sends a reporter to ask the centenarian, “What is your secret to a long life and good health?” The irony is that they don’t know.
Often they make something up, e.g., broccoli, red wine, or prunes. When Diane Sawyer on ABC News asked 98-year-old Beatrice Wood how she managed to live so long, she replied, “Chocolate and young men.” George Burns quipped it was junk food, saying “at my age I need all the preservatives I can get.”
When we look at vital centenarians as a group, however, their anti-agingsecrets become obvious. Physically they have little in common. Most don’t smoke and they typically maintain a fairly constant weight throughou Read More..
The Effects Of Debt On Mental Wellbeing
Getting into debt is almost a way of life for most people these days. Where once being indebted was a situation to be avoided if at all possible, and even looked on as being somehow slightly shameful, nowadays we usually think nothing of getting our credit cards out or dipping into an overdraft.
For the majority of people, this does not present too much of a problem in their daily lives, as their debts are easily serviceable even if undesirable. For others, though, debt can become a real problem - both in financial terms, but also in respect of mental and emotional wellbeing.
One of the first mental manifestations of debt problems is that of a degree of insomnia. Lying awake at night, worrying ab Read More..
Sauna Benefits - Health Benefits Of Sauna
Many of us have heard of saunas and how they are used for relaxational purposes. Besides relaxing you after a hard day at work there are some other interesting benefits that you can get. These sauna benefits are for the most part well known. As with most items in the world there are certain precautions that may have to be looked into.
These precautions are needed to be checked out if you have autoimmune disorders, uncertain and very unstable heart conditions. Also pregnant women and individuals with uncontrollable blood pressure should consult their doctor before trying out a sauna. Other than these medical conditions the majority of people can use the sauna and enjoy the sauna benefits.
The va Read More..
