Recently Published: Health & Wellness
Albert Ellis shows his true colors in this uniquely provocative interview held shortly before his death. He discusses many things with me; from his ailing health to his hopes for the future of his unique approach to psychotherapy.
This is not an introduction to the BDSM scene. This is about what adopting aspects of the dominatrix role in sex and in life can do for you, both personally and sexually. So let's get those whips crackin', shall we?
Whereas the original was truly suspenseful and terrifying, this stupid new remake is shallow filmmaking that we have come to expect from most horror movies today, especially those aimed at the teens.
The symptoms of agoraphobia can be severe and potentially debilitating, but it is a treatable disorder and with professional help, patients may resume all the activities which they once enjoyed.
When economies fall, loneliness and depression peaks. Do an inside evaluation of yourself and you be the judge of what makes you lonely.
A look at the powerful, and often hurtful, nature of words.
Do you know what will happen tomorrow? You do not know. Since you do not know what will happen tomorrow, why are you fearful of tomorrow?
I have spoken on this subject as a guest speaker at the university level. I am a supporter of this topic to be a true state of memory.
The mind gets better and stronger only through constant resistance.
Like the body, the mind needs proper hygiene for it to function optimally.
In college there are plenty of stressors. Whether it involves being stressed out about a class, your friends, a relationship or something else, eventually you will have to deal with stress.
Having a positive attitude is very important, because your attitude sets the tone for your life.
Are you a big procrastinator? Here are several tactics that can help you overcome procrastination in a short period of time.
Family, friends, colleagues and doctors can make life even more miserable when you have an "invisible disease".
If you've been under a lot of stress lately and you are looking for a way to relieve it, it's probably a good idea to hit the gym.
Skills are the way in which people influence their world; through practice, one can improve their skills and in effect increase their ability to influence the world around them.
Suffering from memory loss problems is a problem which puts the patient in a situation where he finds it difficult to socialize. It is a tough situation which needs to be handled with care and complete sensitivity.
Treating depression naturally is always better than using antidepressant drugs. This article will tell you more.
While it is ideal to have a completely objective world-view, people will always tend to be either optimist or pessimist. Which one is better?
Fortune and ability in a given area of life usually improves with time; however, one must be present to see this improvement.
Tony Robbins and Wayne Dyer have two totally different approaches in achieving your best personal life but in the end they both encompass learning and growing as their number one principle in life.
Distractions are endless. They shift attention from our personal battles that must be fought, sapping time and energy. One must know which conflicts to focus on.
The word 'self confidence' is self revelatory; it suggests an ability to confide in oneself, and in doing so develop a meaningful relationship with it.
It is absolutely essential to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms associated with depression. This article will tell you more about that.
Everyone has a dream. Here are seven steps to keep your dream alive.
This is another look at NLD, but with a more descriptive and "elemental" breakdown of some of the specific difficulties common among those with this learning/neurological impairment.
One of the worst things you can do to yourself is allowing that rut beneath your feet to get any deeper!
This is an open letter to those people who misinterpret the behavior of some of the children they meet in public
The popular child custody self-help book STOP Fighting Over the Kids has been made available to readers through instantaneous electronic delivery on the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPhone series of devices.
Antipsychotics are used to help psychotic episodes. However, when they are removed from the body, psychosis bites again with an even fiercer set of teeth.
The human being is controlled by its reason and its passion; the former provides the direction and the latter the propulsion. Their roles must not be reversed.
Extreme anger can cause health problems. Here are some ways to calm down your anger.
Mental health is as important as physical health. Learn why today is the perfect day to start feeling better mentally.
Learn some simple activities that you can use anywhere to handle stress and bring you back to a calm, relaxed state.
According to the Weight Control Information Network,"Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder; it affects approximately three percent of all adults in the United States."
A look at whether or not honesty is really the best policy.
This is the story of a special needs child and his journey through school.
When you are in the examination hall, you need to concentrate intensely for the next few hours. When you are in the middle of a lengthy and boring meeting, you need to concentrate on the discussion.
Losing a part of the body can be both physically and psychologically traumatic. Amputees can learn to cope with the loss of a limb and have a happy life.
How to work with your doctor to get over anxiety.
It's not about falling down, it's about moving forward
HADS is a mental health screening that should be be administered on cancer patients who are admitted to the hospital for outpatient or inpatient services.
TSH levels that are abnormal may lead to mania in women which results into a misdiagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder.
Clutter, Clutter and more clutter and my confession of not letting go of the things that surround me and my story behind it.
Tips to help you manage your depression, starting with the adoption of simple steps which make the world of difference over time.
Integrative medicine uses nutrition, supplements, and sometimes herbs. Dr. Weil favors the use of this approach, which recognizes both orthodox medicine and alternative medicine.
Amino acids play an important role in mental health. Risperidone is plagued by bad side effects. Dietary treatment may be better.
What can I do without infringing on the personal emotion that is grief? Without coming across as too pushy or thoughtless?
It doesn't take a four month long journey through Bali to find inner peace. There are infinite opportunities for every individual to embark on a journey like this in the comfort of their daily lives.
The corpse pose begins with you lying in a relaxed position. The arms are then extended to an approximate 45 degree angle on either side of your body. The legs are a littler wider than hip width apart. Concentrating on your breath is very important. A pillow can be placed under the head for added neck support, and a cloth folded over the eyes can aid in relaxation.
This article gives pointers on how to raise child to face the challenges of life.
This article gives concrete things to do to help with stress now. It will give you a sense of taking back some control over your life and keep your anxiety level down.
Everyone experiences anxiety. But, for some, alleviating the discomfort caused by anxiety can be difficult. The article contains four techniques that will help alleviate anxiety attacks.
Exercises are anti depressants according to researches conducted. People with severe depression would be able to combat it by seeking help from online counselors. They have been successful in helping people to fight depression effectively.
This article covers few pointers on how to develop a positive attitude towards life.
Reciting a daily affirmation has become a ritual for most of my adult life. Daily affirmations help to gain & maintain strength in our lives. Positive reinforcement will enhance daily outlook, creating a mood & atmosphere worthy of your presence.
a poem of lost love
An article about how music can have a calming influence while played in the workplace.
The gay's and lesbian's want equality to end the hate, to end the violence, to end the fear yet there are also gay hypocrites who ruin it for some by physically abusing people for not being one way or the other.
A young man decides he does not want to live anymore. Although much loved, he leaves this world.
Stress levels can be the cause for failure or success for most college students, find out in this article how stress is caused for college freshmen and how to manage it.
Staying positive can seem impossible, but it is easier than you think.
Would you like to improve your memory? There are many ways to increase your memorization skills, but before you buy those games or supplements, ask yourself why you forget in the first place.
Radio host, David Nathan, sets the stage in this five minute introduction for an interview with internationally renowned psychiatrist, Dr. F. LaMarr Heyrend in: Human Atrocity American Style. The mission of these interviews is: Inform the U.S. population of this child atrocity committed daily in neighborhoods near you; this campaign to inform the masses must succeed, and with your help, it will. Please, tell someone about these interviews, awareness of this human atrocity is key to change it--our children need our help, millions of them. David A. Boyington Producer
QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend, why are you so concerned about American adolescence?"
Dr. Heyrend, I know that you've had a great deal of interaction with gang members, during the course of your medical career of 52 years... so, let's talk about gangs, if you don't mind... plus, in your biography we see that you were a lobbyist for psychiatric health care in Washington D.C. for a period of eighteen years, so, on a corporate level, tell us what your experience is with insurance corporations.
Fifty-two years as a medical doctor included Dr. Heyrend's opportunity to learn about and to have relationships with many different gang members from inner cities... Dr. Heyrend how did you deal with gang members in terms of psychotherapy... and what role does genetics play in the treatment of adolescence?
QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend would you please define for us, the term, social triage and tell us where you stand regarding social triage?"
Many nursing mothers require treatment for depression but common misconceptions about drug safety keep women from getting the treatment they need. Sorting through the misinformation is not easy but there are antidepressants safe for mothers and babies.
Responding in kind is the worst way to react to an invitation to verbal fisticuffs.
When you are absorbed in your happy thoughts, chances are, you will not feel hungry. In this case, thinking happy thoughts can lead to weight loss.
If you have a tale to tell, there are people willing to listen.
Can you really be of service if you are weighed down with excess baggage?
Some people like Michael Jackson go through life with a child like quality that never dies, they do go through life from beginning to end with the Peter Pan odyssey
is there a possibility of foul play?
This article intertwines personal experience, survivor's compassion, along with other sources to create an article that can assist others to not only survive but also beat the odds while living in a world with those who abused them.
I have often wondered why I can't get along better with women, being one should be helpful, but isn't.
A journal entry of a dark time in my teenage years when my punishment was getting my butt whooped. BUT what about nowadays? Should more children get punishments like this? How did my self esteem cause my thieving?
Remember, you are an important part of the family also!
Why waste your life clinging to schemes of sabotage when you can triumph through the pursuit of success?
We've all seen a cat act a little crazy but some scientists now suspect that a protozoan linked to domestic cats can bring on some forms of mental illness in humans.
This is a look at the fourth film in the "Friday the 13th" film franchise which has long since taken on a new meaning since its title proves that it is anything but the end.
A piece that implores parents to take bullying seriously and to listen. By now, most of us have shed the out-dated notion of the bully as that youthsome thug who extorts his smaller and weaker peers for money.
This is a look at some of biological and/or hormonal causes of clinical depression, sometimes called Major Depressive Illness. It is important to note that this piece specifically does not investigate environmental etiology.
We often view failure as negative, but it can also be a positive experience.
Addiction is like digging yourself into a deeper and deeper hole. Once recovery begins, so must the long climb out of this hole.
The image of the "addict" that is still held by many causes an issue for anyone seeking help who does not fit this image. By expanding our definition of what an addict looks like, we can create a more inviting environment for everyone who wants help.
While "and they all lived happily ever after" is a great ending for a fairy tale, it creates issues for people in working on recovery from addiction.
Do you have the Mirena IUD? Have you been depressed, gained weight that makes you look like you are 6 mos pregnant, lose hair, get acne walk around in a fog? You may be affected by Mirena by side effects Bayer doesn't want you to know about.
Health is a broad system that you must take care of. Our eyes and ears and toes and nose and organs are all important
How to manage fear and anxiety in times of change.
Teenagers experience mood changes quite frequently. As a parent, it is important to know what is natural and what is unnatural in terms of your teen's irritability factor.
Below is a summary of guides on how to help infants and toddlers cope with their fears:
Most people may feel like if they are in a mid-life crisis. Hence they start to act younger like they used to be a couple years back.
From the ignorant to the well-educated, I hope that all people will come to understand, more and more, the true issues and battles of living with depression.
Stopping negative self-talk is the first step in talking yourself into a better self-image.
My recollection in poem form of one of the worst times with my brother six months after his best friend killed himself.
In our grown-up, bill-filled, sometimes sardonic lives, we can forget how cool it was to be a kid. But was it because we didn't have schedules and conference calls, or could it have been something much simpler?
Know the reasons for stealing and shop-lifting
Not everyone embraces technology in the same way. There are those who become anxious when they have to send an email or text. If you are one of those who stress about networking online, read this, it may help.