The Dangers of Financial Stressby Gene Sykes 5/13/2012 • Unhealthy coping attitude. People who are suffering from financial stress are more likely to be hooked on drinking, overeating, smoking and other unhealthy coping ways. This can lead to more stress in return. • Less money for important factors. People who are in financial trouble invest less money for important things like health and medicines. They prioritize expenses for daily living such as food, rent, and bills and many others. Sacrificing one’s health also leads to stress and a larger expense in the future. • Lost sleep. People who have problems with money matters often suffers from sleeping troubles which can lead to sleeping deficit, additional moodiness, impaired immune functions and cognitive abilities, and many more. • Unhealthy emotions. People who are in deep debt with their credit cards suffer frustration, anxiety, and hopelessness as the debt continue to increase due to interests and many other charges. This causes severe stress due to self-neglect and poor coping. It is ... |
Bipolar Syndrome And Passionby Sylvia Rolfe 5/13/2012 My bipolar website for example is a passion. I write because I am passionate. I write because I love with all my heart and soul to write. Being bipolar gives me that. It gives me that feeling that I can yell and scream and sing it at the top of my lungs. It gives me that feeling of invincibility, that devil may care attitude, that this is me take me as I am persona, and I love it. Many studies have been done to find some sort of correlation between mental disorders and creativity and although the jury is still out on a whole, many of them have found that yes indeed, the factors that cause us to be diagnosed as having a mental disorder or being bipolar are the very same traits and behaviours that cause us to be creative and have that passion to tap into. So what does this mean? Does it mean that being bipolar makes you more creative? Or is it simply we are ... |
Should You Go to Therapy?by Woody Schuldt 5/13/2012 There are some red flags that make the decision for therapy an easy one. Do your emotions regularly get out of hand and result in negative consequences? Does your anger ever lead to fights or holes in the wall? Does sadness frequently lead to social isolation, or does anxiety prevent you from participating in desired activities? The question boils down to this: Do your thoughts or emotions regularly cause problems in your life? If so, you may be a perfect candidate for therapy. Clients often benefit from learning to better recognize their emotions (before they get out of hand) and then by learning to control them. Problematic thoughts and emotions aren’t the only reasons you should go to therapy. Using drugs or alcohol in excess, or using them to manage your emotions, is another red flag for therapy. If you have even a suspicion that your drug use is excessive, or if you ... |
10 Symptoms That You Are Suffering From Adult ADHDby Simon C Roberts 5/13/2012 Let’s play with some numbers to start off. Three to ten percent of kids in school suffer from ADHD. Of those three to ten percent 60% of them will continue to suffer from ADHD as an adult. Of that 60% only four to five percent will be actually diagnosed as having adult ADHD. So that leaves about 50% of adult with ADHD will never know that have the condition. The symptoms of adult ADHD range from not being able to properly follow directions to struggling on the job to struggling at home with their family. Of all the symptoms that can be signs of ADHD the following are some of more prominent indicators that you are suffering from adult ADHD: 1. Always being late and forgetting to do things. 2. Always feeling anxious or having a feeling of anxiety with everything that you do. 3. Not feeling confident in yourself or having low self esteem. 4. Unable to find a job or not being ... |
How to Help a Family Member Living With Bipolar Disorderby Teresa Meehan Ph.D. 5/13/2012 What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder or bipolar affective disorder, is a brain disorder that causes extreme mood swings. The mood swings are different form the normal ups and downs that we all experience. What are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder? According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), "people with bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods called "mood episodes." The elevated moods, which are characterized by overexcitement or an unusual level of happiness are most often referred to as manic episodes. People with bipolar disease also experience depressive episodes, which are characterized by extreme sadness and/ or hopelessness. One of the most difficult aspects of bipolar disease is the emotional swinging back and forth between mania and depression. "Extreme changes in energy, sleep, and behavior go along with these changes in mood" (NIMH). The changes between mania and depression are called cycling. In some cases, people experience what is called "rapid-cycling" which means the individual suffering with the disease often goes back and forth between mania and depression several times within a week, or even a day rather than having long periods of depression followed by occasional episodes of mania, or vice versa. What is the impact of the disease on the patient? For those individuals who have bipolar disorder with rapid cycling, the switching back and forth can be physically exhausting. Mania tends to take a lot of energy because the mood and their ... |
Strange Addictions of the Modern Eraby Erik R Johnson 12/23/2011 These 10 addictions are strange products of the modern age. 1. Exercise Addiction - Exercise is healthy, but an excessive amount can degrade muscles and weaken the body. Over-exercise can also cause severe social problems. People who are addicted to exercise often also suffer from eating disorders. 2. Internet Addiction - Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or your favorite news sites and blogs, time spent on the Internet can pass faster than you think. For some people, the inability to tear themselves away from the computer may lead to Internet Addiction Disorder. 3. Love Addiction - Being infatuated can cause a rise in a certain neurological chemical that gives a sense of euphoria. Some people become addicted to that feeling, unable to let go of a lover until they fall in love with someone else. Everything else in their life suffers as a result. 4. Oniomania (Shopping Addiction) - Shopping addiction is another product of the commercial age, and is often associated with depression. Shopaholics can’t control their compulsive shopping habits, causing severe financial repercussions. 5. Plastic Surgery Addiction - For those who can afford it, plastic surgery can become addictive. Negative body image is a huge problem, particularly for women, and those striving to achieve perfection can ravage their bodies in the process. 6. Sex Addiction - It’s normal to have sexual desires for other people, even when you’re married, but acting on those desires without control may be a sign of sex addiction. The issue rose to prominence through Tiger Woods’ recent scandals. ... |
Frequently Asked Mental Health Questionsby Mark Korduba 12/23/2011 Self-confidence is about recognising your true nature of mind. This is where people develop their true self-confidence. When they learn to get beyond their ego. It starts with trying not to be overly concerned what other people think of you. Problems arise (in regards to self-confidence) when this occurs. A really good test is what you do when you get criticised in life. A lot of people will take the feedback personally and believe that it is a criticism of themselves. An antidote is to simply say "It’s not me." For more information please read Section 3: Your True Mind. Instead of trying to get confidence from others, you’ll be able to find it from within. How Do I Have A Healthy and Functional Romantic Relationship? The main problem that people have in romantic relationships is that they become overly attached to the other person. To the point that their happiness depends on their partner "liking" them. This is not a sustainable situation. Why? Romantic relationships by their very nature are impermanent and constantly changing. Why cling onto something that is not stable? If you can learn to reach the stage of non-attachment, where you are able to love and open yourself up to the other person, while remaining unattached to the outcome of the relationship. This is how the best relationships develop and maintain. What Is The Fastest Why to Overcome My Anxiety and Depression? The best way is through applying all of the principles in ... |
Leadership and Mental Healthby Steve B Scott 12/23/2011 The Shaw Trust reported in 2010 that only 2 in 10 employers have a reactive or proactive mental health policy to support staff with mental ill health. What role does leadership have in addressing this challenging issue? Employee mental well-being should be an integral part of the boardroom agenda, on a par with physical health. Leaders should insist that regular monitoring of progress or issues is reported to the board. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found that 70% of employee mental health problems are either directly caused by work or by a combination of work and home. In light of this, there simply is no excuse for this not be a mainstream issue for leaders to address. By proactively managing mental well-being in the workplace, leaders are not only dealing with their legal and ethical responsibilities, they are also looking after their bottom line as well. Absenteeism and presenteeism are responsible for losing British organisations billions of pounds, so how can this subject be ignored. All employers should include safeguarding mental well-being into their standard operations, particularly when employees and/or organisations are embarking on change processes, which can be and are very challenging times for everyone. Training from the leadership down in proactively managing mental well-being, including offering additional support to staff or simply leading by example, is essential. Safety net support such as coaching and occupational health needs to be incorporated into health and well-being policies. Leaders should be ensuring that management have a huge positive impact on ... |
5 Solutions for Depressionby Wayne L Smith 12/23/2011 Depression is a common occurrence in the scriptures. Jonah was clearly depressed when he sat under the plant after prophesying to the Ninevites. Elijah was faced with depression and asked to die after he defeated the 450 prophets of Baal. And King David experienced depression after the death of his son. Today depression is every bit as prominent as it was in the Bible. But what are some real world solutions to depression? There are 5 things that depressed people should do in order to work with God towards healing: First, pray - Nothing causes depression to lift faster than prayer. God loves it when you pour your heart out to Him. Some are afraid to tell God how they really feel about life. But you must remember that God knows your thoughts before you verbalize them. So pray about your depression as a solution to your depression. Second, read - Study the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus deals with a host of issues. He offers some advice on topics that people often fret over, such as where every day provisions will come from. People become depressed as a result of worrying about some of these things. Jesus’ masterpiece sermon addresses such issues. Third, serve - There’s a substantial difference in attending church and serving in one. When we serve we give back to those who do not yet know Christ, as well as edify those who do. Many people realize that their depression has disappeared as they get involved with other believers accomplishing ... |
Improve Your Health by Fighting Stressby Brent Cullen 12/23/2011 One thing that we all know is that we live in an ever-changing world that is filled with stress. There is no way that we can escape it no matter what we do or where we go, there are pressures in life that we all must learn to deal with. These things can raise your blood pressure, increase your heart rate and cause you to lose your cool. Stress will affect you in one way or another, but it doesn’t have to conquer you and take a toll on your health. Recent studies that have been conducted by scientists have shown that stress is the root cause of most of the deadly diseases that are killing men and women. The good news is that even though stress is unavoidable, there are steps that you can take to put it at a level that will not affect your health in a negative way. There are some unusual ways that you can use to control stress so you can carry on with your everyday life. One of the main causes of stress is lack of sleep. When you do not get a good night’s sleep, you wake up cranky and grumpy and that is because while you are sleeping, your body is repairing itself. If you cheat yourself on sleep there is a good chance that your bodily organs will not function properly and your head will become clouded and you will lose your focus and you will easily get stressed. You can easily ... |
ADHD Medication Side Effects: The Surprising Truthby Dr. Yannick Pauli 12/23/2011 When the ADHD medication Strattera was launched in 2003, it was marketed as a safer alternative to stimulant drugs Ritalin and Adderall. After all, Strattera is the world’s first non-stimulant medication for ADHD. Instead of containing amphetamines, Strattera is chemically similar to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants, which is commonly used for treating bipolar illness. This means that Strattera won’t pose the same substance abuse risk that the first generation of ADHD medications does. But just because it cannot be used recreationally, it doesn’t mean that this drug is completely free of dangerous side effects. The following Strattera side effects and risks have been reported by studies and patient anecdotes. Do take a moment to read these risks if your child is taking Strattera or if you are thinking of giving this drug to help your child with ADHD. Mood swings Extreme wood swings are among the immediate side effects of this drug. Strattera’s manufacturer suggests that the drug may have only triggered an underlying mood disorder instead of causing it. However, 11% of children who experienced mood destabilization after taking Strattera do not have a health history or family history of mood disorders. Mania and violence In severe cases, Strattera can cause mania - a state of wild energy characterized by insomnia, racing thoughts, or inappropriate behavior - shortly after taking the drug. One study recounts how an 11-year-old boy took off his clothes, wrote all over his body using a pen, then went into a screaming rage and threatened to ... |
Discover a Little Known Secret For Increasing Brain Healthby Danny Lewis 5/4/2010 I am sure we would all agree that increasing brain health as we get older should be one of our top priorities, after all we don’t want to be the old man or old lady that cannot remember anything. There are several ways of increasing brain health such as doing exercises like crosswords or sudoku, however there is one way of increasing brain health that you have probably heard about but dismissed as an old wives tale, yet it is very true and it is very powerful. Have you ever heard the saying that fish is brain food? Well the truth is that it is, well not all fish is but certainly oily fish is good for your brain. The reason for this is because oily fish such as tuna, hoki and salmon contain omega 3 fats and one of these fats actually makes up a large percentage of the tissues in your brain. The fat in question is DHA fat, and this fat is an essential fat which means our body does not produce it and we have to get it through our food. The way the DHA fat works in the brain is that it is a membrane around all of the brain cells, and the neurons pass through the membrane as our brain works. If we do not keep our DHA levels up then the membrane is replaced by another type of fat which cannot be passed through as easily. When this replacement fat is there, then a communication breakdown ... |
How to Keep Your Mind Sharp And Protect Your Heartby Danny Lewis 5/4/2010 Knowing how to keep your mind sharp is of vital importance as we get older, after all I am sure we all know of people who constantly forget everything and whilst it may be amusing it should also be of concern. I say that because as we get older it should not be the norm to become forgetful and lack concentration. There are a couple of ways how to keep your mind sharp that are of importance such as doing brain training games or solving puzzles such as crosswords or maths puzzles. After all we need to treat the brain like a muscle and exercise it regularly. However just like a muscle it also needs to be nourished properly, and the best way to do this is through increasing the amount of omega 3 you take. We have probably all heard omega 3 is important for good health, but the omega 3 from oily fish is of particular importance if you want find a way how to keep your mind sharp. The reason for this is because of the essential fat DHA that it contains. The reason DHA is called an essential fat is because apart from the initial dose we get from our mother while we are in the womb, our body does not create any more of it so we have to actively get it from the foods we eat. The relevance between this fat and how to keep your mind sharp is that it actually makes up around 25% of ... |
Bipolar Disorder - Tips to Help You Copeby Troy Maclean 5/4/2010 Whether you have been diagnosed with type one or two bipolar disorder and have been fighting it for quite awhile, the important thing to remember is that you need to have full control of the situation. It must start with you. No other person can do this for you. If you truly want to get better you must help yourself first. There are many available resources that you can turn to such as support received from family and friends, mental institutions, facilities and therapists. While there is support available within the system to lend a hand, it also can start from you as well. How? Well here are a few ideas that may help. 1. Knowledge. The more you can read and learn about what you are experiencing the better it will be in understanding your illness. Plus, you will be able to educate your family and friends so that when you do have an episode and it will happen, they will know what to do. 2. Be as normal as possible. Try not to allow your daily routine from being interrupted by your disorder. Do not allow the disease to take over your life. By continuing your normal tasks such as doing your visiting with friends, working, taking the dog out for a walk and getting your six to eight hours of sleep every night will greatly help you to not let your bipolar disorder get the best of you. 3. Medication. You should never stop taking your prescribed medications unless your ... |
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