There are so many people suffering with one form or another of a group of disorders that don’t fit neatly into any category and for which there is no one current effective treatment. Relatively little is known about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and the range of Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia.” More is known…
Tag: Feelings
Teen Chat 6 Ways To Help You Attract More Happiness With The Power Of Optmism
Hi Teens: Have you ever heard of the glass half-full/glass half-empty metaphor? On the average, do you think you view the glass as half-full or half-empty? A positive view is to say its half-full. A negative view is to say its half-empty. The more you change your attitude to see the optimistic side in your life, the more positives will…
Trusting And Honoring Your Feelings
Do you trust your feelings and take action for yourself based on your feelings? Many of us grew up learning to mistrust our feelings. “Don’t be ridiculous,” my mother often said to me when I asked her why she was angry. “I’m not angry,” she would say with anger in her voice. “Don’t be ridiculous” was what I often heard…
5 Simple Steps To Controlling Your Anger
How many times have you lost control of yourself when you’re angry? Did you do or said something which you regretted over time? I guess we all did. It’s normal, and afterall, we are just human beings. Everyone of us faces problems with anger. The main difference between you and me is that, do you know how to gain control…
Are You Depressed Or Unhappy What Is The Difference
I’m glad you found my site and I hope this information is what you are looking for. Do you know the difference between being depressed or just sad? I really think most people know the difference. It is normal to feel sad from time to time. Everyone somewhere, sometime in lives will experience sadness. Sadness is a natural reaction to…
Love Test What If You Love Your Friend
You are friends and you enjoy your friendship. You behave with each other as you do with your other friends. One day you find that you have begun having different feelings for your friend. You like him/her more than a friend and are developing romantic love. What should you do? You want to tell your friend about your feelings. But…
To Stress Or Not To Stress
To most people ‘stress’ brings to conjures up unpleasant feelings. However, many of those in the field of psychology are of the opinion that stress is something that can have positive effects. Why the disconnect? Essentially the answers lie in how each individual person evaluates their own mental and physical well being. Perhaps some examples could help to make bring…
Lifelong Depression
I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember. My earliest childhood memories are tainted with the ominous presence of my illness despite growing up in a very loving home with two kinds and nurturing parents. After a divorce in my early thirties, I found myself unable to cope with the feelings of sadness that had permeated…
Postpartum Depression More Than Just The Baby Blues
Having a baby can be very challenging for every woman, both physically and emotionally. The birth of a baby can trigger a mix of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. It is natural for many new mothers to have mood swings after delivery, feelings of joy one minute, and moments of sadness the next. But it…
Commitment Phobia Are You Commitment Phobic
Marilee, a client of mine, was commitment phobic. “I’d love to be in a loving relationship,” she told me in one of our counseling sessions, “but I’m not willing to give up my freedom. I have a great life. I love my work and my friends. I love to travel and take workshops and classes. I don’t want anyone telling…