It is important to periodically self-assess, at least monthly, weekly if possible. Take a look at your calendar and select a day for a quick review of how you feel, what’s been working well, what has only been partially working, and what still needs some work. Everyone has down days.Continue Reading
We all have negative thoughts periodically. We feel a little punk, get a little down, we even get downright sad. Maybe that test score wasn’t what you were hoping for. That Christmas bonus was less than you expected. Maybe that special relationship didn’t work out. Perhaps the death of someoneContinue Reading
A daily habit of writing or Journaling can be beneficial in a number of ways. Some individuals are self-conscious or have difficulty expressing themselves and may find it uncomfortable to talk to friends or relatives about specific emotion-laden problems. Anxiety producing situations or people can be easier to write aboutContinue Reading
Talking fast and furiously, spending money carelessly, thinking one has great abilities or supernatural talents, and having mood swings between extreme highs and lows are all sure signs of a bipolar mood disorder. A different form of depression. While this report is not a diagnosis, it may be helpful inContinue Reading
Some people are just born happy. They wake up every morning with a pleasant smile on their face, spreading joy everywhere they go. They are able to succeed at anything they set their mind to, and consequently expect perfection in themselves and others. They are brimming with self-confidence and super-optimism.Continue Reading
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complicated bundle of over-lapping mental, emotional, physical and relationship challenges resulting from experiencing 1) a single, terribly stressful event or, 2) multiple repeated traumas occurring over a period of time. Further complicating matters is the fact that PTSD is a form of AnxietyContinue Reading
Today, millions of people aren’t even aware they have this disorder and millions more try to keep their pain to themselves afraid of what their friends and family will think. Afraid to give up their addictions and afraid to seek help. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the third mostContinue Reading
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has existed for thousand of years. Yet we are still learning about its complexities, causes, symptoms and treatment options. Here are a few facts about the complexities of PTSD: This report is not a diagnosis. We hope this information can guide you toward improving yourContinue Reading
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complicated bundle of over-lapping mental, emotional, physical, and relationship challenges that include one or more of the following: Abandonment Feelings Fear of Outdoors Pain, Chronic Acting Out Feeling Flushed Panic Attacks Acts of Violence Flashbacks Pessimism Agoraphobia Gambling, Excessive Physical Exhaustion Aggression/Hostility Gastro-IntestinalContinue Reading
The following Self-Help Questionnaire will provide a good indication of what a doctor or therapist might look for when they try to diagnose Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Print out this page and answer Yes or No to the following questions, then answer each summary question. Only the Summary AnswersContinue Reading