I pulled this information from the work of renowned Israeli psychiatrist, Schmuel (Sam) Vaknin, and added in my two cents. But, I’ve also said these things in my book and directly to clients and friends, alike. Mental health itself is as important as physical health but, as it relates to mood, all of it – […]
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Take Some Risks There is a classic image of a blue-haired senior citizen driving with their turn signal continuously flashing while slow-poking along 20 miles under the damn speed limit on the highway. A popular comedian once quipped that if he was 80 years old, he would “drive like hell” since, after all, why the
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Codependence Codependency is a term that is heard commonly these days. It is often associated with alcohol/drugs or toxic people. A codependent relationship is defined by the codependent who, in the case of an alcoholic, is the partner that tries to save the alcoholic from alcohol and themselves. However, a codependent relationship is not limited
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Root Cause and Relieving Stress, and its After Effects Stress is an everyday problem that can be extremely taxing for most people. Whether it comes as the result of a devastating event or just the constant cycle of things that make life difficult, stress is just as bad as the stress agent itself. Many people
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Psychological therapies are much more effective anxiety cures than medications It is normal for people to experience anxiety in life at some point in time. It helps us cope with very stressful situations. But, when anxiety becomes too much to bear and turns into irrational fears of everyday circumstances, it becomes a debilitating anxiety disorder.
Ending Depression Stigma For many sufferers, depression brings on feelings of guilt and shame and, because of these feelings, they will not seek help. But, are these feelings valid? Lack of understanding – both in sufferers and non-sufferers – clouds the issue. So, here’s how to end the stigma associated with depression, stress, and anxiety.
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